Doulas, who aren't medical professionals but offer crucial support during pregnancy and childbirth, can really make a difference for patients and outcomes. However, their role in hospitals isn't always clear, and they often aren't part of the hospital staff. To make things better, we need system-wid
Imagine a place where healthcare is already struggling, and then picture it suddenly losing its main hospital. That's what happened in northern Gaza recently. Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, leaving it out of service and forcing the transfer of critically ill patients to other overwh
In the past few years, telemedicine and eHealth services have been on the rise, leading to the rapid growth of Internet hospitals globally. These hospitals played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not much is known about the characteristics and safety of their outpatient pharmacy serv
Ever heard of BMI? It's a simple tool to check if your weight is healthy for your height. Doctors use it a lot. A recent study wondered if being too heavy or too light affects how long people with high blood pressure stay in the hospital. They also wanted to see if this impacts men and women differe
Heart failure can greatly affect a person's daily life, leading to frequent hospital visits and worsening symptoms. To understand and address these issues, hospitals started using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). In 2022, a large academic hospital in Toronto, Canada, included PROMs in thei
In a move that has shocked many, Israeli forces have taken control of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza. This hospital, one of the few still operating in the northern part of Gaza, was forced to evacuate patients and staff. The hospital's director was taken into custody, with Israel alleging ties to Hama
In a sudden move, Israeli soldiers stormed Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, arresting over 240 people, including the hospital director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) accused them of being part of the Hamas terrorist group. Dr. Safiya, known for his criticism of Israel
In the northern Gaza Strip, something unusual happened. The director of the last working hospital, Dr. Hossam Abu Safia, was arrested by Israeli military forces. This isn't just any hospital; it's Kamal Adwan Hospital, the only one still operating in the area. The Palestinian Ministry of Health repo
In the latest turn of events, Israeli forces have arrested the director of one of the last operating hospitals in northern Gaza. This comes after a series of overnight strikes in the region, which resulted in nine deaths, including children, according to Palestinian medical officials. Meanwhile, Isr
Imagine you're in a neighborhood hospital, surrounded by conflict. Now, visualize being forced to evacuate, strip in the cold, and walk for hours with wounded people. This is what just happened at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. Israeli forces raided the hospital, arresting the director and d
