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A Family's Tragic Choice: Measles and Vaccination

March 21, 2025

In a remote part of Texas, a family's beliefs led to a tragic outcome. A 6-year-old girl from a Mennonite community in Gaines County died from measles. Her parents, who chose not to vaccinate her, spoke to an anti-vaccine group. They shared their views on vaccination and their daughter's battle with

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Patients' Unique Paths: Understanding Different Approaches to Healthcare

March 21, 2025

In the world of healthcare, it is easy to forget that patients are not all the same. They have different ideas, different needs, and different ways of interacting with the system. This makes it tough to have a one-size-fits-all approach. Think about it. Some people are really into knowing all the de

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When Doctors Break the Rules

March 21, 2025

In the world of medicine, there are times when doctors and nurses face tough choices. Sometimes, patients or their families ask for treatments that won't help or might even cause harm. This is especially true when it comes to decisions about resuscitation, or bringing someone back to life after thei

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Illinois Health Systems Under Scrutiny: The Push for Better Reporting of Abuse

March 20, 2025

Illinois is taking steps to tackle sexual misconduct in healthcare. A recent push aims to strengthen how healthcare workers and systems handle and report sexual misconduct claims. The goal is to prevent abuse from being swept under the rug. This comes after a series of revelations about how some hea

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Virtual Care: A New Approach to Patient Support

March 20, 2025

The NHS has been trying out a new way to care for patients. This new model is called a virtual ward. It blends together community care and primary care. The goal is to give patients the right amount of support at the right time. This means stepping up care when needed and stepping it down when possi

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How Fair Are Emergency Care Practices?

March 20, 2025

When it comes to handling behavioral health crises, emergency medical services (EMS) are often the first responders. These situations can involve individuals experiencing severe agitation or distress. It is well-known that there are significant differences in how physical restraints and sedatives ar

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Cybersecurity in Health Tech: What's Really at Stake?

March 20, 2025

The health tech world has grown a lot in the past ten years. It's brought in new tools to help with health care. But with these new tools come new worries. Cybersecurity issues can do more than just steal data. They can actually hurt people's health and safety. This is a big deal. People's view

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Virtual Patients: A New Way to Train Staff on Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

March 20, 2025

The UK government and the National Health Service have been pushing for better ways to spot and support victims of domestic abuse. They want healthcare workers to get better at this, since they are often the first ones victims talk to. But there's a problem: not enough training. This is where techno

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Heart Health in the Digital Age: AI's Role in Keeping Hearts Ticking

March 20, 2025

AI is transforming heart health in big ways. This isn't just about fancy gadgets. It's about using smart tech to keep hearts healthy and spot problems early. AI can look at tons of health data. It finds patterns that doctors might miss. This helps in predicting who might get sick and how to stop it.

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Fairness in Health Care: A New Way to Look at Evidence

March 19, 2025

Health care is not one-size-fits-all. Different groups have different needs. This is especially true for those who face more challenges in life. It is crucial to understand how health and care interventions affect these groups differently. Why? Because we do not want to make things worse for them. T