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fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Gene therapy frees hemophilia patient from constant worry, needles - Harvard Gazette

Gene therapy is providing hope and improved quality of life for hemophilia patients.
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

How AI is changing your doctors appointments

AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare administration by reducing reliance on outdated phone systems.
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's role in patient-centric care

Healthcare practitioners must improve patient engagement through technology to meet rising consumer expectations.
Generative AI adoption in healthcare is crucial to enhance patient experience and avoid losing patients.
Mental health
fromEngadget
1 week ago

VR is helping to make daunting medical treatments more bearable for patients

VR technology, like the Apple Vision Pro and wellness apps such as Tripp, significantly aids in reducing treatment-related anxiety for patients during infusion therapy.
Mental health
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago

How Cannabis is Transforming Sleep Disorder Treatment, One Patient at a Time | stupidDOPE

Medical cannabis proves to be an effective treatment for chronic sleep issues, significantly improving patients' quality of life.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Gene therapy frees hemophilia patient from constant worry, needles - Harvard Gazette

Gene therapy is providing hope and improved quality of life for hemophilia patients.
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's role in patient-centric care

Healthcare practitioners must improve patient engagement through technology to meet rising consumer expectations.
Generative AI adoption in healthcare is crucial to enhance patient experience and avoid losing patients.
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Mental health

VR is helping to make daunting medical treatments more bearable for patients

VR technology, like the Apple Vision Pro and wellness apps such as Tripp, significantly aids in reducing treatment-related anxiety for patients during infusion therapy.
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago
Mental health

How Cannabis is Transforming Sleep Disorder Treatment, One Patient at a Time | stupidDOPE

Medical cannabis proves to be an effective treatment for chronic sleep issues, significantly improving patients' quality of life.
more#healthcare
Alternative medicine
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Surgeons bid for medical first: Removing spinal tumor through patient's eye

Karla Flores underwent a groundbreaking surgery to remove a spinal tumor through her eye socket, potentially transforming treatment for similar tumors.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Staten Island hospital shuts down most patient and visitor parking, leaving thousands searching for space

Staten Island University Hospital closed its main parking lot, causing significant inconvenience for patients and visitors.
Cancer
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Cancer Support Community's Lafayette expansion reflects a different approach to recovery care

Dexter Louie finds healing through community while supporting fellow cancer survivors after his diagnosis.
#health
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Wellness

I'm A Breast Cancer Doctor. Here's What I Didn't Know - Until I Was Diagnosed Myself.

Breast cancer can affect anyone, regardless of risk factors, highlighting the unpredictability of the disease.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Man Got High-Tech PillCam Stuck Inside His Intestines for Months

Adrian Thiessen's experience illustrates the irony of using a camera to explore his gastrointestinal issues, ultimately highlighting the complexities of medical diagnoses.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Wellness

I'm A Breast Cancer Doctor. Here's What I Didn't Know - Until I Was Diagnosed Myself.

Breast cancer can affect anyone, regardless of risk factors, highlighting the unpredictability of the disease.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Man Got High-Tech PillCam Stuck Inside His Intestines for Months

Adrian Thiessen's experience illustrates the irony of using a camera to explore his gastrointestinal issues, ultimately highlighting the complexities of medical diagnoses.
more#health
#healthcare-innovation
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI+EQ is transforming healthcare, not just for doctors

AI enhances doctor-patient interactions without replacing human touch, improving emotional intelligence in care.
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago
Healthcare

Telemedicine and Prescription Drugs

Telemedicine is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling remote consultations and faster medication delivery, reshaping patient expectations and the pharma business.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Telemedicine and Prescription Drugs

Telemedicine is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling remote consultations and faster medication delivery, reshaping patient expectations and the pharma business.
more#healthcare-innovation
#nhs
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Woman stuck for 18 months on an NHS ward evicted from her hospital bed

Jessie's case highlights the failures of the NHS discharge system and its impact on vulnerable patients' mental health.
The struggles of patients like Jessie underscore the broader issues within the social care system.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low

Public satisfaction with the NHS reached a record low of 21% in 2024, driven by concerns over waiting times and staff shortages.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Most NHS users in England affected by dysfunctional admin, report finds

The NHS administration is flawed, leading to significant frustrations for patients regarding communication and follow-up on test results.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Woman stuck for 18 months on an NHS ward evicted from her hospital bed

Jessie's case highlights the failures of the NHS discharge system and its impact on vulnerable patients' mental health.
The struggles of patients like Jessie underscore the broader issues within the social care system.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low

Public satisfaction with the NHS reached a record low of 21% in 2024, driven by concerns over waiting times and staff shortages.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Most NHS users in England affected by dysfunctional admin, report finds

The NHS administration is flawed, leading to significant frustrations for patients regarding communication and follow-up on test results.
more#nhs
Healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Revealed: the hospitals where most patients left emergency departments before treatment was complete

Over 105,000 patients exited A&Es prematurely last year, highlighting issues with patient flow and care completion.
Tallaght University Hospital had the highest early exit rate, indicating potential systemic problems in emergency care.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

A growing medical hub is changing healthcare in Miami. What's driving the new push?

UHealth's new medical center in Doral improves patient experience by reducing commute time and offering a comforting, healing environment.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
London startup

Why more brits are choosing Turkey for hair transplants

Hair transplants in Turkey save UK patients 60-80% on costs, with comprehensive packages for surgery and care.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Patients scramble as cheaper obesity drug alternatives disappear

Obesity treatments are transforming patients' relationship with food but compounding alternatives to popular drugs face restrictions.
FDA's declaration ends availability of compounded tirzepatide, causing distress among patients who rely on it.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"Techniques and Idiosyncrasies," by Yiyun Li

Lilian prefers remaining with her physician despite the annual fee for the comfort of familiarity and truth in medical settings.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

GPs laughed off Traitors star's endometriosis fears

Elen Wyn highlights the urgent need for better treatment and understanding of women's health issues, particularly in relation to endometriosis.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'

Lack of awareness about cervical screening options is impacting lives, as many individuals experience fear and discomfort during the process.
#cancer
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

How did surviving cancer shape your life? We want to hear from you

Cancer survivorship involves navigating complex life challenges long after treatment ends.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
Medicine

A grim prognosis, a gamble and one patient's fight to defy cancer

Facing a cancer prognosis can lead patients to choose between clinical trials and traditional treatments.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

How did surviving cancer shape your life? We want to hear from you

Cancer survivorship involves navigating complex life challenges long after treatment ends.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
Medicine

A grim prognosis, a gamble and one patient's fight to defy cancer

Facing a cancer prognosis can lead patients to choose between clinical trials and traditional treatments.
more#cancer
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
3 months ago
Alternative medicine

Conversations with Dr. Christie Prendergast

Dr. Christie Prendergast promotes a personalized, holistic approach to aesthetics that combines wellness, biology, and patient-centric strategies for optimizing beauty and health.
The Beauty Matrix™ strategy addresses both internal wellness and external beauty, enhancing patient experiences and outcomes in plastic surgery.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Arts

What a physician taught Kimberly Godsey when she was a nurse-in-training

Dr. Joe Seibert's compassionate approach in delivering bad news emphasizes the importance of enhancing the patient experience even in terminal situations.
#healthcare-challenges
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Medicine

Patients with severe asthma suffer 'delayed diagnosis and restricted access to drugs', report says

Patients with severe asthma often face inadequate treatment and misunderstanding of their condition, leading to serious health risks.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Dismissed and Disbelieved, Some Long COVID Patients Are Pushed Into Psychiatric Wards

Erin's journey highlights the challenges of receiving accurate diagnoses for Long COVID and the struggles with mental health in chronic illness management.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Coronavirus

'Dad was never given a chance' - woman who lost father as Covid-19 chaos hit HSE

Dervilla Ruttledge experienced a 'horrific' period leading up to her father's death during the early Covid-19 pandemic.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Medicine

Patients with severe asthma suffer 'delayed diagnosis and restricted access to drugs', report says

Patients with severe asthma often face inadequate treatment and misunderstanding of their condition, leading to serious health risks.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Dismissed and Disbelieved, Some Long COVID Patients Are Pushed Into Psychiatric Wards

Erin's journey highlights the challenges of receiving accurate diagnoses for Long COVID and the struggles with mental health in chronic illness management.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Coronavirus

'Dad was never given a chance' - woman who lost father as Covid-19 chaos hit HSE

Dervilla Ruttledge experienced a 'horrific' period leading up to her father's death during the early Covid-19 pandemic.
more#healthcare-challenges
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

Palliative care can significantly improve quality of life for seriously ill patients by providing flexible treatment options and improving communication with care providers.
Business
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

A Cancer-Causing Virus Hiding in Millions of Americans

Todd Doan's battle with hepatitis B illustrates the urgent need for improved public health initiatives globally.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Scared of the Dentist? Here's How to Cope.

Dental anxiety can lead to serious oral health issues and expensive treatments, as individuals avoid necessary care due to past trauma.
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago
Writing

Doctors Are Revealing The Most "Haunting" Last Words They've Ever Heard From A Patient

Nurses often play a crucial role in providing compassion and comfort to patients during their final moments.
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