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Dentists warn oral health deteriorating further in outback towns, residents call for urgent action.

Dentists warn oral health deteriorating further in outback towns, residents call for urgent action. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.abc.net.au - April 10, 7:58 PM
Bush communities are being forced to trek extreme distances for basic dental health services as industry leaders and locals call for urgent action from the government to attract more dentists to the outback.
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There are many challenges facing hospitals and healthcare in the modern world we are living in. I've created this curation collection to save articles that help me understand what modern health in society is.  The articles here are general in nature and placed here to promote discussion. We advise that you talk with your health professional before changing any of your medication or treatment options.  Any of the online courses listed here may (or may not) be open for access or enrolment. Most are free to browse, some may charge a small fee if you wish to receive a certificate or record of learning.   Every effort is made to ensure that these links are up to date and be aware that some of these articles may be behind a 'paywall'. If you can’t get into an article, email me and I may be able to assist.  Views are my own.
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Hospital ratings often depend more on nice rooms than on health care

From www.washingtonpost.com - July 5, 2020 5:33 AM
A hospital that keeps wastebaskets empty can get high marks from a patient who can’t see a virus that may be lurking.
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Cancer Chicks

From www.cancerchicks.org.au - May 30, 3:25 AM
Supporting, empowering and enhancing the lives of all young women affected by cancer and severe chronic and terminal illnesses.
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The simple power of hand-washing

The simple power of hand-washing | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.ted.com - May 30, 1:27 AM
Myriam Sidibe is a warrior in the fight against childhood disease. Her weapon of choice? A bar of soap. For cost-effective prevention against sickness, it’s hard to beat soapy hand-washing, which cuts down risk of pneumonia, diarrhea, cholera and worse. Sidibe, a public-health expert, makes a smart case for public-private partnerships to promote clean hands — and local, sustainable entrepreneurship.
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Feeling like an ‘oddity’, forced to come out: how Australian healthcare still fails to meet queer needs.

Feeling like an ‘oddity’, forced to come out: how Australian healthcare still fails to meet queer needs. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - May 29, 6:45 PM
Despite progress, LGBTQ+ communities say finding empathetic healthcare can still be a major challenge
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As a palliative care worker, I want a better conversation about health inequality. By Freia Lily

As a palliative care worker, I want a better conversation about health inequality. By Freia Lily | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - May 28, 9:24 PM
There is a growing awareness of how women’s pain has been minimised in our society and our healthcare system
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Australia is getting a new digital mental health service. Will it help? Here’s what the evidence says

Australia is getting a new digital mental health service. Will it help? Here’s what the evidence says | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From theconversation.com - May 28, 9:17 PM
It sounds good in theory, but it doesn’t always work in practice. Here’s what the evidence from the UK and elsewhere shows so far.
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What to Know About CKM, the Link Between Heart Health, Diabetes and Kidney Disease.

What to Know About CKM, the Link Between Heart Health, Diabetes and Kidney Disease. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - May 27, 7:12 PM
The three illnesses are closely linked — and increasingly common. Here’s what to know about the shared risk factors for these conditions.
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Exercise to lower blood pressure

Exercise to lower blood pressure | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theage.com.au - May 27, 6:55 PM
Experts agree that one of the best way to prevent and lower hypertension is by working out.
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Donating your body to science could improve the world of medicine. Here's what you need to know.

Donating your body to science could improve the world of medicine. Here's what you need to know. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.abc.net.au - May 26, 7:59 PM
From ancient Greece to Australian universities — body donations have unlocked the gates of modern anatomy, but what really happens when you gift your body to science. 
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Advancing medical AI with Med-Gemini

From research.google - May 21, 8:47 PM

This AI performs better than earlier models like GPT-4, especially in medical benchmarks.


It scores an impressive 91.1% on the MedQA-USMLE test and outperforms GPT-4 by 44.5% on various tests.


Med-Gemini excels in summarizing medical information, writing doctor referrals, and simplifying medical documents.


It's now favored over human experts for complex medical text analysis. This advancement shows significant promise for enhancing medical diagnostics and patient care, marking a major step in AI for healthcare.

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Exercise, therapy and diet can all improve life during cancer treatment and boost survival. Here’s how

Exercise, therapy and diet can all improve life during cancer treatment and boost survival. Here’s how | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From theconversation.com - May 21, 6:59 PM
The mainstays of cancer treatment remain surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. But exercise, psychological support and diet can be powerful adjuncts.
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'Most horrific of surgeries on panadol': Australian doctor recalls operating on Gaza child

'Most horrific of surgeries on panadol': Australian doctor recalls operating on Gaza child | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - May 20, 12:41 AM
Last month, Sydney surgeon Sanjay Adusumilli spent two weeks in Gaza treating countless Palestinians
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Photos: The Religious Communities Filling in Health-Care Gaps in Rural Virginia

Photos: The Religious Communities Filling in Health-Care Gaps in Rural Virginia | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theatlantic.com - May 19, 5:51 AM
In rural Virginia, religious and community groups are filling cavities, treating diabetes, and stepping into a health-care void.
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NHS computer problems put patients at risk of harm

NHS computer problems put patients at risk of harm | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.com - May 30, 6:59 PM
IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm.
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How to hack your brain when you're in pain

From www.ted.com - May 30, 1:27 AM
Have we misunderstood pain? Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections that send pain from your body to your brain, explaining practical neuroscience hacks to quickly block those signals. Her groundbreaking research offers alternatives for immediate pain relief -- without the need for addictive opioids. (Followed by a Q&A with TED current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers)
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End-of-life doulas on rise as people seek greater emotional support amid grief, death and dying.

End-of-life doulas on rise as people seek greater emotional support amid grief, death and dying. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.abc.net.au - May 29, 6:51 PM
After losing her son to suicide six years ago, Kate Slatter thought she knew how to handle complex grief. But it was after the sudden death of another close family member that she found herself overwhelmed and in need of an end-of-life expert carer.
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Extreme Heat: What ER Doctors Want You to Know.

Extreme Heat: What ER Doctors Want You to Know. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - May 28, 9:38 PM
Here’s how to protect yourself from dehydration, heat stroke and other serious health problems.
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What should I do after a cancer diagnosis?

From www.washingtonpost.com - May 28, 9:19 PM
After a cancer diagnosis, getting a second opinion from a pathologist is just as important as getting one from another oncologist.
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials Course by University of Copenhagen

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials Course by University of Copenhagen | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.coursera.org - May 28, 6:05 PM
Offered by University of Copenhagen. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a global problem, affecting up to 25% of all individuals. ... Enroll for free.
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Google Is Playing a Dangerous Game With AI Search

Google Is Playing a Dangerous Game With AI Search | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theatlantic.com - May 27, 7:00 PM
The search giant’s new tool is answering questions about cancer, heart attacks, and Ozempic.
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An exodus is underway in the UK's health system, and most workers are headed Down Under.

An exodus is underway in the UK's health system, and most workers are headed Down Under. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.abc.net.au - May 27, 6:10 PM
After a decade working in Britain's besieged National Health Service (NHS), Harshal Deshmukh had had enough.The father-of-two uprooted his life and moved his family to Mackay, Queensland in March.There were "many reasons" the endocrinologist wanted to leave the United Kingdom, but regularly seeing...
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How to care for yourself while you’re caring for an ageing parent

How to care for yourself while you’re caring for an ageing parent | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.smh.com.au - May 23, 1:23 AM
Regardless of how much you love the person you’re looking after, caregiving can be difficult.
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Lifestyle advice from general practitioners and changes in health‐related behaviour in Australia

From www.mja.com.au - May 21, 7:41 PM
Interventions that prioritise effective lifestyle advice from general practitioners are needed to combat major risk factors for chronic medical conditions
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Do cholesterol-lowering statin drugs cause muscle aches?

Do cholesterol-lowering statin drugs cause muscle aches? | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.washingtonpost.com - May 20, 6:17 PM
Statins are life-saving drugs, but about 1 in 10 people find the side effects to be so intolerable that they can’t continue taking the recommended dose.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: I have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. I wanted to understand my own risk

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: I have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. I wanted to understand my own risk | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From edition.cnn.com - May 19, 6:56 PM
For the documentary “The Last Alzheimer’s Patient,” Dr. Sanjay Gupta underwent intensive testing of his own body and brain to understand his risk of dementia.
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What is a coma?

What is a coma? | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theage.com.au - May 19, 5:41 AM
An ‘acute brain failure’ jettisons a patient, their doctors and families into an anxious twilight zone. How aware is a person in a coma? And how are decisions made in the face of uncertainty?
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