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Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

UK shortage of critical drug forcing pancreatic cancer patients to skip meals

Patients with pancreatic cancer and other conditions face severe challenges due to a drug shortage, impacting their treatment and quality of life.
fromeuronews
1 day ago

Video. Queues for food grow in Gaza amid spiralling hunger

Amid the wreckage of war, residents say they have gone days without a proper meal, waiting hours for scant distributions of food in makeshift kitchens.
NYC food
#parenting
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Coronavirus
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

HIV's Most Promising Breakthrough Has Taken a Hit

A series of targeted mRNA vaccination shots could be crucial in developing an effective lifelong HIV vaccine response.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Why so many clinics that provide abortion are closing, even where it's still legal

Planned Parenthood in Michigan closes clinics due to financial challenges, impacting accessibility to reproductive health services in the region.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Why the silver tsunami' is a big challenge for small communities

Montana's aging population poses significant challenges for communities, highlighted by workforce shortages and insufficient care facilities.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Surgeons Are Revealing Their Wildest And Scariest Moments They've Had On The Job, And I'm Screaming

One of the worst cases I've had was a patient with really bad sepsis from an infection; all the blood vessels in your extremities constrict, so amputating fingers isn't all that common. But this was catastrophic, as we ultimately had to amputate all four limbs.
Medicine
#global-health
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Tuberculosis: An ancient killer we can't seem to defeat DW 04/18/2025

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health crisis, affecting 10 million annually despite available treatments.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Could antibiotics stop working? Yes but the biggest danger isn't prescription-happy GPs | Devi Sridhar

Loss of antibiotics would lead to disastrous consequences for modern medicine.
Antimicrobial resistance is mainly about pathogens evolving, not individual resistance.
The UK is among the top performers in combating antimicrobial resistance despite slow progress on targets.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Tuberculosis: An ancient killer we can't seem to defeat DW 04/18/2025

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health crisis, affecting 10 million annually despite available treatments.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Could antibiotics stop working? Yes but the biggest danger isn't prescription-happy GPs | Devi Sridhar

Loss of antibiotics would lead to disastrous consequences for modern medicine.
Antimicrobial resistance is mainly about pathogens evolving, not individual resistance.
The UK is among the top performers in combating antimicrobial resistance despite slow progress on targets.
more#global-health
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Whole-genome sequencing susses out rare diseases

Whole-genome sequencing offers a more comprehensive solution for diagnosing rare genetic diseases than traditional exome sequencing.
#patient-care
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Cold calling patients with bad news can be excruciating. At those times, instinct is all I can rely on | Ranjana Srivastava

Delivering bad news requires compassion, yet the reality of healthcare logistics complicates the situation.
Patients expect in-person communication about difficult diagnoses; timing and resource constraints challenge this ideal.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Cold calling patients with bad news can be excruciating. At those times, instinct is all I can rely on | Ranjana Srivastava

Delivering bad news requires compassion, yet the reality of healthcare logistics complicates the situation.
Patients expect in-person communication about difficult diagnoses; timing and resource constraints challenge this ideal.
more#patient-care
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency

Budget cuts at the V.A. have disrupted critical cancer drug trials for veterans, halting essential research due to hiring freezes.
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Science finds explanation for disease that leaves children frozen'

Nora was diagnosed with Tango2 Deficiency Disorder after years of misdiagnosis, offering hope for her and others with rare conditions.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'The Pitt' is a medical drama worth watching. Stat.

The Pitt's rich narrative reaches midseason, combining rich character arcs with a fast-paced ER setting, showcasing both personal and professional challenges faced by a dedicated medical staff.
Arts
Cancer
fromNature
3 months ago

Putting early cancer detection to the test

MCED tests offer potential for early cancer detection using blood samples, but they face regulatory and clinical uncertainties.
fromPortlandTribune.com
3 months ago

With lawsuits tying up Trump's gender care order, Oregon hospitals still provide services - so far

Lawsuits against the Trump administration's blocking of gender-affirming care have temporarily protected Oregon hospitals, raising concerns for patients and health systems amidst funding threats.
Medicine
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Wirral NHS cyberattack leads to missed cancer care targets

The cyberattack on NHS hospitals in Wirral is severely impacting cancer treatment waiting times, with effects expected to last for months.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Smiles and Grins' Free Guides for Parents: Oral Care for Kids with Special Needs

Children with special healthcare needs face unique challenges regarding dental care, emphasizing the importance of tailored pediatric dentistry.
OMG science
fromWIRED
5 months ago

The World's First Crispr Drug Gets a Slow Start

Casgevy is the first approved CRISPR gene-editing treatment available, but complexities hinder widespread patient access.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Adult social care in England needs urgent help from ministers, say bosses

The financial challenge facing adult social care continued to be as bad as it has been in recent history, with services under intolerable pressures, warns Adass.
UK politics
Wellness
fromFortune
10 months ago

I'm an obesity medicine doctor and have long taken weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. They're no fad

Obesity can be a genetic predisposition and requires recognition and treatment as a disease, not just a result of poor lifestyle choices.
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