Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. So
Utah is seeing more cases of measles. Health officials just found two more people with the disease. This makes the total number of cases in the state five. One of the new cases is a child, and the other is an adult. They live in different parts of Utah. One is from Utah County, and the other is fro
In Hong Kong, nurses' views on their work settings in public hospitals were recently studied. Over a year, nurses from 71 different wards in four hospitals shared their thoughts. They filled out surveys every three months, and the number of participants varied from 604 to 865 each time. The surveys
In the world of healthcare, pressure injuries are a big deal. They can cause serious problems for patients and add stress to the already busy lives of healthcare assistants. So, how can we make sure these injuries don't happen? One way is through better training. A recent effort focused on creating
Thailand's university hospitals are in a tough spot. They are struggling to keep up with the costs of overnight patient stays. This is because the public health system has three main ways of paying for care. These are the Universal Coverage Scheme, the Social Security Scheme, and the Civil Servant M
Kazakhstan has been grappling with a notable increase in urinary stone disease (USD). This condition, where stones form in the urinary system, has been a growing concern. Over the past eight years, from 2014 to 2021, hospital records have shown a significant number of cases. A total of 162, 538 hosp
Israel is on high alert after Iran's missiles struck several places, including a big hospital in the south. The attack has sparked strong reactions from Israeli leaders, who are now planning to hit back harder. The hospital, Soroka Medical Center, is the largest in southern Israel. It reported that
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a place where tiny babies fight big battles. It is a place where parents often feel helpless. Parents of babies in the NICU often feel like they are on an emotional rollercoaster. It is hard to see their little ones hooked up to machines and tubes. It is
Hospitals are super busy places where Covid-19 can easily spread. Just having general rules might not cut it. But there's a cool way to figure out what works best: agent-based modelling. This method lets researchers create a virtual hospital and see how different factors affect the spread of Covid-1
A top official in the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, had a sudden health scare. She was rushed to the hospital after experiencing an allergic reaction. This happened on a Tuesday. The news came from a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, Tricia McLaughlin. She shared
