Italy faced a massive challenge with the COVID-19 pandemic. Between March 2020 and February 2022, the country reported 10. 95 million cases. This outbreak significantly strained the healthcare system. One key indicator of this strain was the increase in hospitalizations. These hospitalizations were
In Estonia, a lot of people have long-term health issues. These folks often end up in the hospital. But what if there was a way to change that? That is what some researchers wanted to find out. They looked at how consistent primary care affects hospital stays for people with chronic conditions. Pri
In a twist of events, the fight for justice continues for Lucy Letby, a nurse convicted of killing babies. Letby and former hospital bosses are pushing to stop an ongoing inquiry into the deaths of infants. This inquiry is looking into the deaths of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital in no
A hospital in Forest Hills, Queens, has once again been honored for its commitment to patient safety. This is the second year in a row that Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital has received the Healthgrades 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award. This recognition is a big deal because it shows tha
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, has been in the hospital for a while. He was admitted on February 18th due to a respiratory infection, which later turned out to be double pneumonia. His stay at Rome’s Gemelli hospital has been tough, with many ups and downs. He faced a s
Wendy Williams, a well-known media personality, recently had a health scare that led to her being rushed to the hospital from her assisted living facility in Midtown Manhattan. The fire department was called to the facility for a wellness check, and police officers responded to the 911 call about a
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, is currently in the hospital. He's been there since mid-February, dealing with a serious lung infection called bilateral pneumonia. Despite his health issues, he's still actively leading the Church and participating in important events. He
Hospitals are always looking for ways to keep patients safe from infections. One big study, called the ABATE Infection trial, looked at how well a special cleaning method worked. The method used a substance called chlorhexidine to clean patients in non-intensive care units. The goal was to see if th
Pope Francis is on the mend. He is recovering from a tough bout of pneumonia. The Vatican Press Office gave an update on Sunday evening. They said he is doing better. He is still in the hospital. The hospital is in Rome. It is called Gemelli Hospital. Pope Francis is not alone. He has visit
Imagine this: A team of dedicated researchers at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh. They had spent months getting ready for a big clinical trial. The goal? To test a new drug for advanced cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box. These were cancers that had spread and left veterans with f
