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Helping Kingston's Homeless: A New Approach to Housing

October 18, 2024

You might think the solution to homelessness is simple – just provide housing. But it's not that easy. Homelessness is a big, complicated problem that affects our whole society. That's why solving it takes time and effort. On September 23, 2024, the City of Kingston held an open house to talk about

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The Top USA Ambulatory Surgery Centers in 2025: A New Perspective

October 17, 2024

Imagine thousands of surgery centers spread across the U.S., performing millions of procedures each year. These aren't traditional hospitals, but ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). They specialize in less invasive surgeries that let patients go home the same day. Over 9,000 of these ASCs are active,

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Pharmacies Shut Their Doors: What's Happening?

October 16, 2024

You know those neighborhood drug stores you've always gone to? Well, many are shutting down, and it's not just one or two. Walgreens is planning to close 1,200 stores. CVS is not far behind, closing a total of 1,144 stores between 2018 and 2023. Even Rite Aid is struggling, announcing the closure of

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Outdated Tech in UK's NHS: A Doctor's Perspective

October 16, 2024

Imagine working in one of the world's largest public health services, the UK's NHS, but feeling like you're stuck in the stone age. That's what some doctors in the NHS are experiencing due to outdated IT systems. With medical records for nearly 67 million people, a data breach could be catastrophic.

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Young Hearts at Risk: Time for a Shift

October 15, 2024

Imagine this: heart disease isn't just a problem for the elderly. The American Heart Association aimed to cut heart disease deaths by 20%, but they fell short, achieving only a 15% reduction. Surprisingly, only 9% of Americans have ideal heart health. Experts point to a struggling primary healthcare

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The Unseen Heart Health Crisis

October 15, 2024

Heart disease might seem like an old issue, but it's still the leading cause of death in the U.S. What's the deal? Our healthcare system is grappling with common conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. It's not just about personal choices; factors like race, gender, and where you

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AI in Healthcare: A Helper or a Hindrance?

October 15, 2024

Imagine you’re a doctor, juggling countless patient appointments and piles of paperwork. Enter AI, promising to lighten the load. But is it living up to its hype? AI can automate tasks, assist with decisions, and even predict diseases. But it’s not perfect. Some tools, like those using big language

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Many Adults Think They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

October 14, 2024

A survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that one in four American adults believe they might have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This mental health condition is often associated with children, usually boys, who struggle with focus at school. However

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Missing Cancer Diagnoses: A Hidden Pandemic Legacy

October 14, 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are warning that around 130,000 people in the United States might be living with undiagnosed advanced cancer. This alarming figure emerged from a study conducted by researchers at Case Western University. The disruptions caused by the pandemic, such as

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Supplies Low: IV Fluid Shortage Affects Healthcare Nationwide

October 12, 2024

A recent survey found that over 86% of healthcare providers are dealing with a shortage of intravenous fluids, or IV fluids, due to a damaged manufacturing plant in North Carolina. The plant, which produces 60% of the country's IV fluids, was hit by Hurricane Helene. IV fluids are crucial for treati