A woman plays many different roles throughout her life — whether it be as a wife, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, a coworker, or a friend. Women have so many responsibilities that something like controlling risk for heart disease may not be at the top of the priority list. […]
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Tens of thousands of tonnes of medical waste have been generated in the two years since the coronavirus began spreading globally. The vast amount of waste accumulated as part of efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to human and environmental health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has […]
February is American Heart Month, a time to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke. YORK, Pa. — February is American Heart Month. It’s a time to focus on bringing awareness to heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in our country. It’s also the main reason a […]
Dr. John Brumsted, the president and CEO of the UVM Health Network, at a press conference on Thursday, March 12, 2020 Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger Updated at 4:19 p.m. The leader of Vermont’s largest health care system is preparing to retire, according to a spokesperson for the University of Vermont […]
The complete separation of the dental and medical health systems in the U.S. isn’t just anachronistic; it’s also harmful to patients and frustrating for physicians and dentists alike. Consider, for example, that only about half of patients who visit an emergency department with a toothache end up seeing a dentist […]
WALLINGFORD — While some businesses closed their doors during the pandemic, Massiel Abramson saw the global crisis as an opportunity for a new venture to help people with their mental health. In June of 2020, the Wallingford resident launched Massiel Abramson, LMFT, Therapy & Consulting. It provides clinical treatment, mental health and professional […]
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I am an ear, nose and throat physician – an otolaryngologist – at Rush University in Chicago, where I lead efforts to provide health care to underserved communities. The focus of our work spans a wide spectrum, as we provide otolaryngology care to homeless communities in Chicago, overseas in the […]
The writer is co-founder and head of research and development at Qure.ai, an AI developer for medical images In a medical artificial intelligence business, the quality of your algorithms — and therefore the value of your company — depends on your access to data. In this, the health tech sector […]
Medical malls, a new type of care delivery location is gaining traction. They can be a pure medical center or a mix of health care services and leased retail space. There are about 30 in the United States. They have the potential to enable hospital-based systems to deliver care more effectively, efficiently, […]