Massachusetts considers regulations for home care agencies
In a state where barbers, manicurists, and massage therapists must be licensed, home care agencies providing nonmedical support…
Looking at the future of digital health
The world stands at the cusp of the greatest transformation in the history of medicine. For centuries, healthcare…
Sonoma woman shares her journey from addict to health champion for local homeless residents
Jesika Quintal finished her rounds at Caritas Village in downtown Santa Rosa, checking on clients’ health and managing…
Alzheimer: The Subtle First Symptoms You Can’t Ignore According to Experts
Alzheimer’s disease, often called the “disease of forgetting,” has a way of sneaking into people’s lives, affecting not…
American ALS patient died alone after paying $84K US in pursuit of healing at controversial Sask. facility
By early December of last year, Susie Silvestri was no longer able to walk or speak. She hadn’t…
World’s largest drone delivery service gets $150M U.S. backing to boost healthcare in 5 African nations
The United States has committed $150 million to Zipline, the world’s largest drone delivery service, to expand healthcare…
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on lung cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and maternity care
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a lung cancer treatment, Alzheimer’s…
New health concern linked to chronic cannabis use
For some chronic cannabis users, a case of the munchies is the least of their problems. Over the…
Australian taxpayers subsidise rising specialist fees as spending on Abbott-era Medicare safety net ‘explodes’ | Health
Taxpayers are increasingly subsiding the rising fees of specialist doctors, as new data shows “explosive” government spending on…
Can AI Make Healthcare Smarter, Faster, And More Accessible?
One of the sectors that artificial intelligence (AI) will transform is healthcare. But if you think that AI…
High-Level Commitment to Vaccination and Primary Health Care (PHC) Transformation in West Africa – Africa CDC
COMMUNIQUÉ: High-Level Commitment to Vaccination and Primary Health Care (PHC) Transformation in West Africa – Africa CDC
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WHO warns of immunisation strategy gaps amid measles outbreaks
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a sharp drop in deaths from measles in recent decades yet…