HOSPITAL

Dec 28 2024HEALTH

Older Adults in Psychiatric Care: How Physical Health Affects Their Stay

Imagine you're an elderly person in a psychiatric hospital. You're not just dealing with mental health issues, but also physical ones. A recent study in Guangzhou, China, looked into how many physical diseases these patients have and what factors influence that number. They checked out 332 patients

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

Battle-Worn Gaza Hospital Pulls Through the Storm

Last week, northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital faced a tough challenge. Israeli troops entered the hospital, forcing staff and patients out in the cold. The hospital had already been hit multiple times during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Just a day before this incident, an attack

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Dec 27 2024POLITICS

Hospital Under Fire: Gaza Staff & Patients Evacuated by Israeli Forces

Recently, a fire broke out at one of the main hospitals in northern Gaza, forcing medical staff and patients to leave their posts. Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan hospital, following a strike that killed five staff members the day before. The hospital's director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, reporte

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Dec 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

Hospitals Going Green: The Race to Zero Carbon Emissions

Ever thought about how hospitals could help save the planet? Well, they're starting to do just that! Hospitals are big places, and they use lots of energy. This means they also produce a lot of carbon emissions, which hurt the environment. But now, many hospitals are trying to change that. They're a

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Hospitals and the Environment: A Closer Look

Climate change is a huge problem for our world today, especially for healthcare systems. Hospitals, in particular, play a big role in adding to greenhouse gas emissions. Let's dive into why this happens and what can be done about it. First, think about all the energy hospitals use every day. They n

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Examining Pigmented Skin Lesions: A New iPad Tool Tested in Hospitals

Scientists have been trialing a new signal-processing image analysis technology in hospitals to check out suspicious colored moles that were sent for biopsies. This technology, called Moletest, was tested on an iPadPro11 by using four different versions of its analysis software. The main goal was to

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Dec 25 2024CRIME

Hospital Reopening Turns Deadly in Haiti

In a tragic turn of events, a press conference to announce the reopening of Haiti's largest public hospital ended in tragedy. Armed men fired upon the gathering, killing at least two people—a journalist and a police officer—and injuring several others. The attack was claimed by a powerful gang coali

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Bill Clinton Recovers from Flu, Leaves Hospital

At 78 years old, former President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital after being treated for the flu. His team expressed gratitude for the high-quality care he received during his stay. The former president, who left office in 2001, was admitted on Monda

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

Checking Skin: How Aware is Pakistan?

You've probably heard of skin cancer, but do you know about the worst type called melanoma? It's scary stuff, because it can spread fast and can be deadly. Regularly checking your moles can help, but not many folks in Pakistan know about it. A study done at Lahore General Hospital in 2022 found that

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Dec 24 2024POLITICS

Bill Clinton in Hospital: Health Check Due to Fever

Bill Clinton, the 78-year-old former president, was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, on Monday. His close associates revealed that he developed a fever and is under observation. Angel Urena, a spokesperson, stated that Clinton is doing well and is anticipated to

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