In 2019, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Vice Chairman Charlie Munger made a scathing comment on the state of healthcare in the United States, declaring that the entire system was going awry and that it was utterly absurd. Don’t Miss: The House-Printing Robot Shaking Up a $7.28 Trillion Industry But Munger was […]
Month: April 2023
5 people hospitalized after cleaning agents were mixed together at World Spa in Midwood, Brooklyn
Thursday, April 27, 2023 5:35PM MIDWOOD, Brooklyn (WABC) — A spa in Brooklyn will remain closed Thursday after five people were hospitalized after two cleaning chemicals were mixed together. Officials say 20 people were inside the World Spa on McDonald Avenue just after 10 p.m. Wednesday. Employees accidentally combined two […]
Unexpected Ineffectiveness of BCG Vaccine Against COVID-19 in Healthcare Workers
The international BRACE trial, investigating the BCG vaccine’s efficacy against COVID-19, has found it does not reduce healthcare workers’ risk of contracting the disease. Future studies will explore the vaccine’s influence on other infections and COVID-19 vaccine responses. The international BRACE trial, investigating the BCG vaccine’s efficacy against COVID-19, has […]
Global COVID-19 Competitive Landscape Report 2023: Comprehensive Insights on 400+ Companies and 500+ Drugs
Company Logo Dublin, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “COVID-19 – Competitive Landscape, 2023” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This “COVID-19 – Competitive landscape, 2023” report provides comprehensive insights about 400+ companies and 500+ drugs in COVID-19 Competitive landscape. It covers the therapeutics assessment by product type, […]
Sanford nurse starts skills fair at hospital in Costa Rica
When Jackie Gibbons found out she had been chosen to be part of Sanford’s Global Nursing Mentor Program last year, she couldn’t wait to get started. “I was really interested in learning about the health care culture in another part of the world,” said Gibbons, a registered nurse and clinical […]
Bill will allow denial of your healthcare based on moral, ethical, or religious beliefs
A bill that allows healthcare providers and payors to refuse to provide healthcare services based on their subjectively held moral, ethical, or religious beliefs is moving swiftly through the legislature and will soon be headed to the governor for signature. This bill (SB 1580/HB 1403) creates a state-sanctioned license to […]
Runners prepare for Monument Avenue 10K with Health and Fitness Expo at Richmond Raceway
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond runners are getting ready to lace up for the Ukropp’s Monument Avenue 10K tomorrow morning. Packet pickup began yesterday and will continue this afternoon as part of the Health and Fitness Expo at the Richmond Raceway. The expo is free and open to the public […]
Dr. Rashmi Roy, Thyroid Surgeon at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, Wins Tampa Bay Business Woman of the Year Award in Health Category
TAMPA, Fla., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tampa Bay Business & Wealth (TBBW) Magazine has named Dr. Rashmi Roy, Senior Thyroid Surgeon at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, the 2023 Tampa Bay Business Woman of the Year in the Health and Wellness Category. The award was presented during a ceremony […]
Exercise intensity matters more for your health than steps
(SACRAMENTO) On World Exercise Day, we learn from UC Davis molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar how our body responds to physical activity and why intense exercise is better for your heart than walking more steps. Baar is a professor in the Departments of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior and of Physiology […]
The 6 Best Health & Fitness Apps with Live Activities on Your iPhone
There is a huge variety of health and fitness apps available on your iPhone. And starting with IOS 16.1, a great feature is making it easier to interact with apps with just a quick glance on your lock screen or home screen. We’re highlighting some great apps that take advantage […]
Antibody Combination Provided Strong Protection Against Severe COVID-19 in Large International Trial | Newsroom
A treatment combining two antibodies against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 strongly protected high-risk people with early COVID-19 symptoms from hospitalization and death in an international Phase 2/3 clinical trial conducted in the first half of 2021 and co-led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. The trial, described in a […]
Dentists Email List and Phone Number Database
CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / August 23, 2022 / A dental mailing list and cell phone number database of dentists can accelerate results in reaching out to attract dentists as potential clients or customers. This dentist prospecting solution can be integrated into existing email marketing, telemarketing, or SMS text campaigns. […]
Private Hospital Global Market Report 2023
ReportLinker Major players in the private hospital market are Toulon Hyeres Private Hospital, Deaconesses Croix Saint, Nuffield Health, London Bridge Healthcare, Ramsay Health Care, HCA Healthcare, Spire Healthcare Group PLC. New York, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Private Hospital Global Market Report […]
Proposal to build 24-hour mental healthcare facility in Rockville sparking controversy
Residents voice concerns over mental health facility coming to Rockville Montgomery County is getting ready to build a new mental health center but it’s location is causing controversy. The plan is to put it near a neighborhood in Rockville, and some people aren’t too happy about that – and they […]
20 Best Places to Retire Overseas for Affordable and Efficient Healthcare
In this article, we will explore the 15 best places to retire overseas for affordable and efficient health care. You can skip our detailed analysis and go directly to 5 Best Places to Retire Overseas for Affordable and Efficient Healthcare. Retirement Healthcare Costs According to the Federal Reserve, an average […]
Fitness: What’s the magic number of steps to better health?
Breadcrumb Trail Links Diet & Fitness It takes fewer steps than you might think to see benefits — and the pace of those steps might not matter. Published Apr 23, 2023 • Last updated 12 hours ago • 4 minute read The often quoted 10,000 steps a day for optimum health […]
Disappointing Outcome
By Michael Haederle | April 21, 2023 UNM Researchers Help Determine That Two Potential COVID Therapies are Ineffective in Humans Scientists naturally love to publish accounts of their successful discoveries, but when it comes to testing the effectiveness of new drugs, sharing negative results is often just as important as […]
FDA Still Struggles to Inspect Foreign Drug Manufacturers After COVID Delays
This story was originally published by ProPublica. For years, U.S. pharmaceutical companies have relied on drugs produced overseas to meet Americans’ medical needs. And for years, it’s been clear that federal drug regulators couldn’t keep up with inspections of the plants that made those drugs. But a series of recent […]
ID Experts Urge Healthcare to Shed Universal Masking
The time for COVID-inspired universal masking in healthcare “has come and gone,” even if only for now, infectious disease specialists argued in Annals of Internal Medicine. Expanded use of facemasks — for clinicians, staff, patients, and visitors — was implemented as a “critical protective measure” during the pandemic, but it […]
Why outdoor workouts are better for health
Recently, the world has been focusing more on fitness and health, and outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular. With gym closures, stay-at-home orders and social distancing mandates, outdoor workouts offer a convenient and safer way to stay fit and healthy. In this article, we explore the benefits of outdoor workouts […]