Non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease, or NTM-PD, is a type of lung infection that's been on the rise around the world. In the UK, this condition is becoming more common due to better diagnosis tools and increased awareness. The main culprit behind NTM-PD is a group of germs called Mycobac
Over the years from 2014 to 2021, the Tunisian government had a strong desire to spread power more evenly across the country. This meant giving regional hospitals more control over their own healthcare systems. The idea was to make sure that people in all regions had fair access to healthcare servic
Have you ever wondered why training for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) needs an overhaul? Well, let's dive in and explore some reasons and ways to do this. Firstly, consider the rapidly changing medical landscape. New diseases and conditions pop up all the time. The old train
Assisted suicide has become legal in several places around the world. In the United States, eight states and Washington, DC, allow this practice for their residents. Oregon was the first state to legalize it back in 1997. Since then, about 8, 700 Americans have chosen to end their lives with medical
Luigi Mangione is in serious trouble. Both federal and state prosecutors have charged him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's top executive in Manhattan. The federal prosecutors are going after him for murder, stalking, and a firearms offense, while the state prosecutors have slapped him with murde
Ever thought about how other countries handle healthcare? Let's take a peek at Canada and the UK. At first glance, their systems seem pretty good. But look closer, and you'll see some big issues. In Canada, it's against the law to have private insurance for necessary medical services. The governmen
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize radiotherapy (RT) by saving time and enhancing quality. However, the adoption of AI in RT still faces hurdles. To tackle this, researchers turned to implementation science to create a framework for designing an AI implementation strateg
B. C. Health Minister Josie Osborne has announced an expansion of the Travel Assistance Program (TAP) to include seven privately managed ferry routes. This means coastal communities on Vancouver Island and the mainland will have easier access to non-emergency medical specialists. The program, with a
When the world shut down due to COVID-19, patient organizations had to quickly turn to technology to keep helping those with health conditions. These groups, which normally offer everything from one-on-one support to group meetups and lobbying, had to find new ways to operate online. The sudden chan
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a game-changer in healthcare. One area where AI is making a big difference is respiratory care. Doctors and researchers are using AI to find new ways to treat and diagnose lung diseases. These smart technologies can analyze data, spot patterns, and even pr
