#healthcare

#healthcare

"This work matters. The patients we serve are often the ones people forget about. I've made it my job not to."

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can reduce inflammation, repair damaged tissue, and modulate the immune system, with potential to treat chronic diseases and delay ageing.

"My father voted for Trump in 2016, even though I made it clear to him that he would try to get rid of Obamacare, which prevented insurance companies from discriminating against me as a recent survivor of stage 3 cancer. That wasn't enough for my dad. He voted for him anyway. Two years later, he left and divorced my mother after 48 years of marriage. Trump divided and ripped our family apart."

The BMA stated that resident doctors' pay is still a fifth lower than it was in 2008 when factoring in inflation, despite recent pay rises.

The Sussex Beacon, a Brighton-based charity supporting those living with HIV, has announced it is set to become the UK's first-ever dedicated hospice for the queer community in Sussex.

Estonia's top ranking, with a score of 79.41, demonstrates how balanced excellence trumps single-category dominance. The Baltic nation combines reasonable living costs (55.9 cost index) with strong health care (77.7 index) and impressive safety levels (76.5 index).

The state of health care in Nigeria is deeply concerning. The biggest problem is infrastructure. There are no drugs and functional medical equipment.

I became very dizzy and I collapsed. I didn't know it then, but I'd had a cardiac arrest. Fortunately, because Joe Biden was in town, there were lots of police around to do CPR and there was an armed response vehicle with a defibrillator in it. All of that was on me within a couple of minutes and that's the reason why I'm here now.

Hochul warned that federal cuts to Medicaid would push New York's health system to the brink of collapse, especially if a MAGA Republican becomes governor.

Nonprofit hospital systems across the country are spending millions to plaster their names on sports stadiums and arenas, highlighting a significant investment in sports sponsorship despite economic uncertainties.

The average monthly cost for nursing home stays in Germany has reached $3,760, which is a significant burden given the average pension is only $1,100 per month.

The number of people in the UK using drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro has soared to well above a million, with most patients paying to get them privately.

In California, there was a 6.5% increase in individuals using medical aid in dying law between 2023 and 2024; however, utilization remains significantly lower than in other countries like Canada.

The newly launched Healthcare Literacy Council of Contra Costa County is leading a public education campaign to help people make better use of their health coverage, avoid unnecessary emergency room visits and get the care they need more affordably and effectively.

"I'm basically starting over - that's the part that bothers me," said Francis, who's in her 50s and based in the Northeast US. "But I have to do what I have to do to survive."

Emotional safety impacts health outcomes just as much as physical safety-suggesting that emotional safety is not an option in healthcare environments.

"At a time when too many families are already struggling to afford what they need, these cuts will take away families' healthcare coverage, food, and essential care, and some families have already had loved ones disappeared by ICE."

Striking doctors must feel the pain of taking industrial action to prevent the spread of walkouts in other public sectors, Wes Streeting has warned.

The new analysis projects a 24% cut to benefits by late 2032, equal to an $18,000 annual benefit cut for a dual-earning couple retiring in 2033.

Lee Ballance dedicated his life to healing and caregiving, prioritizing not just individual patients but the health of the community and the world.

In a political culture riddled with disarray, a resident's commitment to avoid alcohol on certain weekdays feels increasingly futile amid ongoing distressing news cycles.

The Planned Parenthood defund will be felt in every corner of the state and will disproportionately impact people who have low incomes, rely on Medicaid programs, or have no other options for health care.

Public hospitals train 50% of new doctors across California, despite comprising only 6% of the state's total hospitals, indicating their critical role in physician education.

The prevailing wisdom in artificial intelligence suggests that bigger models yield better results. However, this assumption breaks down when AI moves from general tasks to specialized professional domains.

Rising rents in major Spanish cities, tightened visa rules, and a surge in English-speaking enclaves have nudged some expats to lesser-known nations.

According to the major UK survey of over 1,100 respondents with MS, systemic failures in workplace support and welfare systems significantly hinder the ability of individuals to maintain employment.

Dr. Emily Jones continued to work through a cancer scare, unable to leave her practice due to staffing shortages and funding issues; she's not alone in feeling pressured.