HEALTH

Dr Saraswathy Tangamani of Putrajaya Health Clinic highlighted the long-term consequences of neglecting adolescent mental health. She initiated a project on March 15 in collaboration with Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Telok Panglima Garang. The project aimed to foster awareness among students about the importance of mental health and to offer screenings, referrals, and appropriate management for adolescents facing mental health challenges.
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2 years ago Read more at BERNAMA

Google Health recently hosted its annual event, The Check Up, showcasing significant progress in applying generative AI to revolutionize healthcare. These advancements aim to improve personalized care, radiology workflows, information accessibility, and ultimately, empower individuals to take charge of their health. Google is exploring a fine-tuned version of its powerful Gemini model specifically for healthcare.
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2 years ago Read more at HIT Consultant

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo , psychologist and author, has seen first–hand that women are more likely to be told they’re being “dramatic” when reporting concern or that their reported issues are “hormonal” At the same time, women are twice as likely to become diagnosed with anxiety than men and engage in self–harm. She says it’s vital to check your legal rights around taking time off during times of mental crisis.
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2 years ago Read more at Refinery29 Australia

The cheapest loaf in my local artisanal bakery costs £5. For Giles Yeo, a professor of molecular neuroendocrinology, it is the 45p white sliced. In response to Yeo’s article, he pointed out that ultra-processing enables supermarkets to sell bread so cheaply. “The culture wars were always about white bread versus brown,” says Vogler.
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2 years ago Read more at The Guardian

The University of Scranton has updated its Campus Health and Safety guidance for exposure and isolation protocols related to COVID-19. The current guidance is to stay home and isolate from others until fever free for at least 24 hours without using fever-reducing medications.
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2 years ago Read more at Scranton

In terms of geographical proximity, South Gonder District is located 666 km away from Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. All confirmed malaria patients who seek treatment in public health facilities were considered as the source population. The final sample size was calculated by using the assumption of "presence of side effect' with the odds ratio of 4.96, the percent of controls exposed at 2.6%, the percentage of cases exposed at 11.7% with a 95% confidence interval.
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2 years ago Read more at Nature.com

World Health Organization (WHO) announced a new Commission on Social Connection in November 2023. The Commission, supported by a Secretariat based at WHO, held its first leadership-level meeting in December 2023. RK: There have been a sharp increase in the scientific data on the link between loneliness and its health impacts on mortality, morbidity, and the like in the last 15 years or so.
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2 years ago Read more at Down To Earth Magazine

The advent of telemedicine is reshaping the landscape of medication adherence, an often-overlooked yet critical aspect of healthcare, particularly for chronic illnesses and long term treatment plans. The role of e-clinics in small towns are democratizing healthcare, bringing expert medical advice to the grassroots level. Telemedicine: A New Avenue for Medication Adherence Medication adherence is often hindered by the logistical challenges of traditional healthcare models. This is especially crucial for patients with chronic conditions
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2 years ago Read more at The Financial Express

Markets in Asia-Pacific were mostly trading in green this morning. In the US overnight, the Dow Jones rose 0.83 per cent, the S&P 500 reached a new record, rising 0.56 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.39 per cent. TCS: US-based Central Bank has selected TCS BaNCS to modernise its core technology.
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2 years ago Read more at Business Standard

World Oral Health Day is celebrated annually on March 20th to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining good oral health practices. One innovative way that insurance can benefit individuals is by serving as collateral for secured loans. A secured loan is a type of loan that is backed by collateral, which can be in the form of assets such as property, vehicles, or in this case, insurance policies. By offering insurance as collateral, individuals can secure a loan at a lower interest rate compared to unsecured loans, as the risk to the
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2 years ago Read more at Mint