HEALTH

Dr. Lester Martnez-López, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, underscored the importance of teamwork and cooperation to “enable the Department of Defense to provide medically ready and ready medical forces by improving the health of all entrusted to our care” the theme for the 2024 meeting was “Beyond Duty: Empowering, Honoring, and Taking Care of Those Who Serve Our Nation” The theme “could not be more fitting to the mission of the MHS,”
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2 years ago Read more at Health.mil

Philippine College of Physicians president Rontgene Solante said free vaccines for the elderly must not be limited to influenza or pneumonia shots. Under Republic Act No. 9994 or Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, the Department of Health (DOH) is mandated to administer free vaccination against the influenza virus and pneumococcal disease for indigent seniors.
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2 years ago Read more at pna.gov.ph

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University say there are four different sleep patterns that people follow that can help predict a person’s long-term health. They found that insomnia sleepers were associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression over a 10-year period. The study was recently published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
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2 years ago Read more at Medical News Today

In 2021, ransomware gangs struck hospitals already overwhelmed by covid-19 pandemic. But Congress and regulatory wheels have ground slowly, mainly promoting best practices that hospitals can choose to ignore. Advertisement Critics say the Change fiasco shows defensive efforts are horribly inadequate. The smallest providers, which may not have any security staff, should get help.
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2 years ago Read more at The Washington Post

JULO Health is now available to finance Indonesians' healthcare needs across any of the nation's health facilities. This challenge is multiplied due to Indonesia's medical inflation, which can reach 13.6% annually, about four times the general inflation rate. The high cost of treatment combined with medical cost inflation can create a significant financial burden.
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2 years ago Read more at PR Newswire

World Oral Health Day 2024: Brushing your teeth daily and maintaining oral hygiene is important to prevent dental caries and gum diseases. Dental health contributes to overall well-being and the journey towards good health begins from a clean mouth. Sugar consumption, tobacco use, alcohol use and poor hygiene are among the reasons behind poor dental health in people.
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2 years ago Read more at Hindustan Times

Regular dental check-ups allow your dentist to detect early signs of cavities and other oral health issues. Dental sealants are thin, protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of molars to prevent bacteria and food from getting trapped in the pits and fissures. Avoid smoking and tobacco products Smoking and using tobacco products increases the risk of cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer.
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2 years ago Read more at NDTV

Understanding mitochondria Mitochondria and nutrition: a deeper connection The mitochondria play a surprising role in diet and health since its function in energy production directly influences body metabolism, that are also involved in aging and longevity. Understanding mitochondria The history of mitochondria begins with the endosymbiotic theory, which posit that mitochondria were primitive bacteria that entered into a mutually beneficial relationship with larger cells.
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2 years ago Read more at News-Medical.Net

In north Denver, the city operates a reception center set up to manage the arrival of an influx of new immigrants. Many come from across the nation’s southern border, driven by dire economic conditions, political unrest, and violence. In any population of that number, some will have a cold or the flu. On top of medical needs, these new immigrants have also endured a long voyage.
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2 years ago Read more at Colorado Public Radio

In the early months of 2020, hospitals instructed health workers to forgo protective N95 masks, as covid cases mounted. More than 3,600 died in the first year. The CDC is repeating past mistakes as it develops a crucial set of guidelines that hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and other facilities that provide health care will apply to control the spread of infectious diseases.
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2 years ago Read more at News-Medical.Net