HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Tech Takeover: How Vietnam's Hospitals are Changing the Game

Imagine hospitals without piles of paper, where doctors use tablets instead of clipboards. That's the future heading to Vietnam's healthcare scene, where technology is starting to take over. The United Nations and World Health Organization have huge aims for better health worldwide. They see digital

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Unmasking AMR in Brazil: A Closer look

Brazil has a serious problem that's not usually in the spotlight. The issue of antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is causing huge problems in healthcare, not just for Brazil, but for the entire region of Latin America. The problem gets really acute when we tackled it on the local level. Brazil's vast

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Patient Voices in Health Care: Text Stories and Real Experiences

Imagine you walk into a hospital. You see doctors and nurses as they do their rounds. But they may miss something the patient knows. Or they may not understand the patient's point of view. There is a big gap between what patients think and how doctors see things. This happens because the health syst

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Screens vs. Clinics: The Telemedicine Dilemma

Telemedicine is shaking up the healthcare world. It's like having a doctor's appointment on your screen. This is great news for people who struggle to visit a clinic. As technology gets better, more and more folks are giving it a try. It's all about convenience, and that's a big deal. Think about i

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Beneath the Surface: BC's Specialist Shortage and Its Impact on Patients

British Columbia is grappling with a hidden problem. while the healthcare system is busy trying to solve various issues it has no answer to it. The waitlist for cardiology, neuros, orthopedic surgery and urology appointments are way too long. Between 2000 and 2014 the number of specialists in the

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Jan 28 2025OPINION

Why Canada's Ways of War, Health, and Elections Make it Stand Out

Have you ever wondered what makes Canada different from the United States? Growing up, I spent time in both countries. I've seen how each one handles important issues like war, healthcare, and elections. Let's dive into these differences! First, think about how we approach wars. The U. S. has a his

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

How Pharmacists in North Cyprus Saw Antibiotic Use During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic shook up how we treat infections, especially with antibiotics. In North Cyprus, community pharmacists have been on the front lines, witnessing changes in how people use these drugs. This study dived into what these pharmacists know, think, and see about antibiotic use during an

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Oral Health Crisis: A Closer Look

Imagine this: you're in a small town where the dentist is a rare sight. People are suffering from toothaches, but there's hardly anyone to help. This isn't a far-off tale; it's a reality for many communities around the world. The lack of access to dentistry is a growing problem that affects millions

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Health Data: A Fresh Look by the US DHHS

Health technology, like electronic health records (EHRs), is everywhere, but sharing and accessing this data in the US remains tough. To really make a difference in patient health and public well-being, we need to fix this. The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has started building t

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Uncovering and Tackling Drug Theft in Hospitals

Everyone knows that hospitals handle lots of powerful medicines. Sadly, these drugs sometimes get stolen or misused, a problem known as "diversion. " So, a team of experts decided to figure out why this happens and what can be done about it. They came up with a clever plan to spot where the system m

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