Don’t just throw old pill bottles in the trash or flush medications down the toilet. Instead, take them Saturday to one of dozens of national prescription drug take-back days sponsored by the DEA. Do you have old or expired prescription medications cluttering your medicine cabinet? Do not simply throw these bottles in the trash or …
A recent survey conducted by Sukoon Health shed light on the perceptions, awareness and experiences of mental health care in India. With 70% of respondents affirming the importance of diagnosing and treating mental health issues, the findings signal a significant shift in societal attitudes towards mental wellbeing. This growing understanding, catalyzed by initiatives like Mental …
Newly revealed writings by Maya Kowalski’s mother indicate she suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy and put her daughter’s life in danger, lawyers said this week. In a draft of a 2015 blog post, Beata Kowalski written in her daughter’s voice, she wrote that her ketamine-induced coma could lead to “total body failure/death.” Elsewhere, still …
For people suffering from a COVID-19 attack, the antiviral Paxlovid has been a godsend. The drug became the go-to antiviral treatment during the pandemic after the Food and Drug Administration granted it emergency use authorization in December 2021. Now there is a new antiviral drug superior to Paxlovid, but Americans can’t get it because it’s …
ELLEN ANDREWS Small-group self-insured plans seem harmless, but they’re not, and they’re growing quickly, according to new figures from the Connecticut Department of Insurance. These plans save some small businesses money, but they carry serious risks. State policymakers are trying to create a safer option, within the confines of federal rules. It’s a bit complicated …
Nova Scotia healthcare workers with “common sense ideas” on how to improve the system now have a chance to win one of 50 prizes, each worth $1,000. Prime Minister Tim Houston’s office announced the competition called the Health Care Improvement Challenge on Monday. People are invited to submit ideas that are “simple and easy to …
Patient safety and lack of autonomy are two of the main reasons so many clinicians leave the medical field, according to a new study. report published by EY. Amid the crisis of clinical burnout, healthcare workers have spoken frankly about their moral injury, which refers to the feeling of knowing that they are unable to …
Logan Z. Glass is an insurance agent and Republican youth leader in St. Clair County. As Alabama families continue to navigate uncertain economic times and tighten their budgets accordingly, access to quality health care becomes increasingly important. As someone who has spent a lot of time working with employers to provide the coverage options that …
– By Gaurav Gupta In recent years, India’s fintech sector has seen remarkable growth, transforming the Indian financial landscape. As technology continues to reshape traditional financial practices, the fintech sector has managed to introduce dynamic financial lending solutions. By leveraging innovative technologies to create enhanced financial solutions, the fintech industry is bridging the financial gap …
THE Department of Health, Wellbeing and Aged Affairs held a two-day stakeholder consultation this week to review national laboratory policy, legislation and regulation. The consultation was organized in collaboration with the Caribbean Med Labs Foundation, with support from the OECS (World Bank) Regional Health Project. More than fifty key laboratory stakeholders gathered at the Coco …