Do you have the flu, Covid or RSV? Look out for these symptoms
It may be spring, but virus season isn’t over yet. Flu and Covid, including a new variant called…
Dropped implants in OR: A hidden contamination threat
The “five-second rule” doesn’t hold in the operating room, where even brief contact with the floor contaminates implants…
Most people across Canada will no longer need to pay nurse practitioners for primary care
With no family doctor, Yvette Jarvis said she was forced to go to the emergency department to have…
Psychedelic Drugs: Reshaping human neurons
The adult brain is not static. Neurons can change their structure and connections in response to experience, learning…
NICE recommends new fertility pathway for endometriosis
image: ©Halfpoint | iStock New guidance from NICE explains the new fertility pathway for endometriosis, including natural conception,…
Last doctors at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology service to leave
Palmerston North Hospital. (File photo) Photo: Last remaining doctors at Palmerston North Hospital gastroenterology department to leave Concerns…
What exercises will keep my ageing joints healthy?
Growing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints is not one of them. As we age,…
New library scheme helps Tipperary residents detect cancer-causing radon
Tipperary County Council Library Service has announced the launch of a new Radon Monitor Loan Scheme, enabling members…
Black Country patients urged to order medication ahead of Easter
People are being advised to check they have enough medication ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday period. The…
N.B. hopes nursing students from India will return to work permanently
A report looks at three groups of health-care workers, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and paramedics to examine how they…
Common Antidepressant May Reduce Long COVID Fatigue
A clinical trial found that fluvoxamine significantly improved fatigue and quality of life for Long COVID patients with…
AI-driven stroke tool shows improved outcomes in major clinical trial
Share on PinterestA large study suggests that AI-supported stroke care could lead to better patient outcomes. Image credit:…