You might think setting the price for COVID-19 vaccines is simple. But it's not. The World Health Organization (WHO) wants these vaccines to be like a global public good – available and affordable to everyone. That's a tall order, especially with two big players, Pfizer and Moderna, in the U. S. mar
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a significant shift in how technology was used in long-term care (LTC) homes across the globe. To curb the spread of the virus, governments introduced various protocols and policies. These changes affected not only residents but also their families, friends, and t
Imagine tiny organisms that live on and inside your body. These are called microbes. During COVID-19, researchers found that these microbes can either help or harm you. The disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus can disrupt the balance of these microbes, making the disease worse. Changes in these m
Sean "Diddy" Combs, a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, is again making headlines, but this time for all the wrong reasons. A former employee, Phillip Pines, has stepped forward with some serious allegations. Pines claims that Combs pressured him into sexual acts and made him take par
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a large hospital shifted its approach to specialist consultations. They examined 2, 429 patient records from November 2020 to December 2021. Out of these, about 2, 160 patients might have benefited from virtual visits. Family doctors led 557 of these sessions, and inter
During the Omicron and XBB COVID waves, Singapore faced a surge in infections. To handle the strain on hospitals, a unique approach called Hospital-at-Home (HaH) was implemented. This model aims to reduce the need for hospital beds and staff by using community healthcare services and remote technolo
You might think COVID-19 only affects your lungs, but this sneaky virus can cause weird things to happen in your body. One of these is the reawakening of old viruses, like Epstein-Barr. This virus can cause inflammation in your gut, leading to a condition called collagenous gastritis. A recent case
You might think that staying home during a pandemic would mean less partying and drinking. But for some adults in Italy, the opposite happened. From 2020 to 2023, researchers kept tabs on a group of Italian adults, checking in on their drinking habits before, during, and after the COVID-19 lockdowns
In August 2021, Austin Hospital's emergency department (ED) saw 7, 641 patients, but surprisingly, 452 of them left before getting care. That's about 6% of all patients. These people are called "DNW" patients, short for "did not wait. " Let's dive into why they left and who they were. First, who we
In today's digital world, nurses are constantly surrounded by information systems at work. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted this even more, with patients sharing medical data they found online. This means nurses must have the right skills and education to help nursing students become tech-savvy. Ho
