HEALTH

The Central District Health Department has added a new online mental health website in an effort to strengthen mental health resources in their district. Credible Mind is built for all different types of people, whether they are struggling or know someone who is struggling with mental health or substance abuse. The program is in the middle of a soft launch as of mid-March and will be more prominently rolled out over the next few months.
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2 years ago Read more at KSNB

The number of Americans living alone has more than doubled since 1960. And now research shows living by yourself may negatively affect your health. The effect of social isolation and loneliness on our health is as powerful as things like smoking, high blood pressure, obesity.
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2 years ago Read more at WAFB

In today’s fast-paced world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. Learn about the intersection of technology and wellness by providing tailored recommendations and real-time health data. Stay informed with the latest news in AI and tech, and receive daily actionable tips and advice right in your inbox. Personalized health tech is transforming the way we approach wellness.
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2 years ago Read more at AutoGPT

Royal College of Nursing president Sheila Sobrany is among 10 leaders and patient advocates who have signed an open letter arguing that the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill should be scrapped. The co-signed letter described the scheme as “unconscionable on medical and humanitarian grounds” and that it risked the mental and physical wellbeing of asylum seekers.
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2 years ago Read more at Nursing Times

Digital is not a silver bullet," said Jennifer Goldsack, founder and chief executive officer of the Digital Medicine Society. Linking longitudinal records Thinking through clinical logic to improve patient data generation and streamline billing is not only about getting it right, he said. The CMO said that the industry is in a better position to link longitudinal records to events and promote accountability.
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2 years ago Read more at Healthcare IT News

U.S. maternal death rate is really a case of bad data A new study calls into question the extent of the maternal death crisis in the United States, which has long posted a disproportionately high death rate compared with peer nations. In Alabama, the group criticized state lawmakers for granting civil and criminal immunity to IVF clinics and providers. The National Vital Statistics System added a checkbox to death certificates in 2003 to note whether the deceased person was pregnant or had recently been pregnant.
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2 years ago Read more at The Washington Post

Community Hospital welcomes high school students from District 51 for the 2024 Mesa County Valley School District 51 health care career day. The students got a chance to learn various roles and responsibilities of health care professionals. A total of nine, 15 minute presentations included medical and surgical nursing staff, intensive care unit, operating room staff, and radiology to name few. This is the eleventh year for this career day.
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2 years ago Read more at KKCO

In India chronic kidney disease affects roughly 15-20 per cent of adults in the country. Hyperuricemia is present in about 40% of patients with early CKD. This increase is due to changes in people’s lifestyle and dietary habits such as with high consumption of fatty meats and alcohol.
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2 years ago Read more at ETHealthWorld

Obesity, heart disease and family history of chronic kidney disease can also put you at risk. If you develop a urinary tract infection (UTI), do ensure that it is treated as it can cause kidney damage if not untreated. Making healthy food choices on a daily basis and regular exercise is a great way to prevent potential kidney health risks. Limit sugar intake and avoid consuming canned beverages, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption and exercise.
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2 years ago Read more at Moneycontrol

A high-protein diet may cause our kidneys to work more to filter your blood. Over time, this increased workload is believed to cause kidney damage. Increased protein intake within reasonable limits does not pose a significant risk to kidney health.
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2 years ago Read more at The Indian Express