HEALTH

Almost half of all men and women in the U.S. have high blood pressure, yet many don’t even know it. A blood pressure cuff is typically the way blood pressure is checked, but is it the best way? The BioBeat skin patch is already available for patients to use and now researchers at UC San Diego are working on an even smaller wearable ultrasound patch.
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2 years ago Read more at KPLC

Maven Clinic is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families. Dr. Rachel Hardeman is a nationally recognized reproductive health equity researcher. Maven has established a Community Advisory Board and formalized a CLAS program aligned to HHS standards for health equity.
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2 years ago Read more at PR Newswire

The FDA recently approved a device for diabetics called the “bionic pancreas”. With one entry describing the size of their next meal, an AI algorithm then precisely determines insulin to keep blood sugar stable. This is revolutionary for one San Antonio teen who can now focus on homework, rather than carbohydrates.
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2 years ago Read more at WAFB

Steward Health Care Network is selling off a major part of its operations. The hospital group filed notice with the state of Massachusetts Tuesday that Optum Care will buy Steward's physician network. It would mean that doctors who work at Steward centers in nine different states would soon be employed. Details of the sale will be reviewed by the HPC.
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2 years ago Read more at CBS Boston

Researchers in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) from Heriot-Watt University and The University of Edinburgh hosted a visit from Caroline Lamb, NHS Scotland Chief Executive and Director - General Health and Social Care. The purpose of the visit was to showcase the latest innovations in robotics for healthcare being developed by scientists. This included an introduction from Chief Executive of the Robotarium, Stewart Miller, followed by a tour of the high-spec HRI labs.
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2 years ago Read more at Heriot-Watt University

Menstrual products can cost an average of $6,000 before tax across someone’s lifetime. These items are not eligible purchases for financial assistance programs like SNAP or WIC. Explore Colorectal cancer affecting younger patients.
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2 years ago Read more at Dayton Daily News

Abridge and Sutter Health announced they will make Abridge’s generative AI platform available to groups of its physicians across California. The large not-for-profit, integrated health system sees innovation as a way to transform the entire healthcare landscape. For physicians and advanced practice clinicians, Abridge generates a draft note in real-time based on the clinical conversation that flows directly into the electronic health record.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo Finance

NHS Providers guide outlines why trusts should act on health inequalities. It includes a self-assessment tool for trusts to use to measure progress to date. The guide also sets out four priority objectives. the first is to appoint a board-level executive lead.
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2 years ago Read more at Nursing Times

The online Student Mental Health Survey 2024 is open until 11:59pm tomorrow, Thursday 28 March 2024. The results will be used to guide improvements to our health and wellbeing provision at the University. You can complete the survey online here or by following the link you will receive to your University email account.
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2 years ago Read more at News

Indian Association of Uganda sends third batch of beneficiaries (five children) to India’s Namar Hearth Hospital where they will undergo heart surgery. One child, whose condition is not well, has to travel while on oxygen with her caretaker and a doctor to monitor the health condition. Association said they would pay the medical bill in partnership with Rotary Club of Ssese Island.
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2 years ago Read more at Monitor