It is now widely believed that, to stay healthy, an adult needs eight hours of sleep a night. Recent studies have shown that seven hours are enough to rest, with positive benefits on the ability to concentrate, problem solving and mental health as a whole. But what happens if you sleep less regularly? A British […]
Category: Healthcare
Medical consultations: the remaining amount to be paid by the insured will increase to 2 euros from May 15
Soon two euros unpaid at the doctor’s office: the doubling of the fixed contribution for medical consultations (the rest will be paid by the insured) will come into effect from May 15, and not in June, as was initially mentioned, we heard from the health insurance. Faced with worsening Social Security accounts, the government decided […]
Dengue: some plants can repel the Aedes a Egypti mosquito
With more than three million confirmed cases of dengue, Brazil has recorded the worst outbreak of the disease in history. Therefore any form of fight against the Aedes a Egypti mosquito is welcome. One of these concerns specific plants. Natural dengue mosquito repellent According to researchers, some species have chemical compounds that act as a […]
Breast cancer cases are expected to increase worldwide, study warns
Breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer and has become the most common cancer today. In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) set a global goal of reducing mortality from the disease by 2.5% per year by 2040. This would mean avoiding the deaths of 2.5 million people. However, a new study highlights a number of […]
#metoohopital: “Breaking the silence on unacceptable behavior must be accompanied by the elimination of impunity”
IThere are inevitable moments when suddenly the previous world shakes to its foundations and crumbles under our feet. This is what happens in the hospital. In recent days, thanks to the courage of some, speech has been freed. The hashtag #metoohopital quickly caught on on social media and led to a tsunami of testimonials. However, […]
Nurses are waiting for the “recovery” of their profession: pay, new skills, prevention.
Home visit by a nurse in Cognocoli-Monticchi (South Corsica), May 16, 2023. PASCAL POCHARD-CASABIANCA / AFP It’s a signal of openness to liberal nurses, who are concerned that reforms announced to strengthen their place in the health care system remain in Ford’s heart: a meeting between representatives of their union and health insurance is scheduled […]
In Lyon, a woman convicted of murdering her grandfather raises questions about the end of her life
Never made public, the case is being followed with extreme caution by the Lyon justice system. A criminal trial will decide whether this should be considered a case of euthanasia with extenuating circumstances worthy of a jury’s sympathy. Or should we look for other motives for the crime? Since being charged with her grandfather’s arson […]
Nurses Helping Doctors Sign Death Certificates: ‘Our Patients Never Stop Living… And Die’
It’s rare that a simple manual stroke of a pencil can make a difference to an entire profession. “You forget to cross out the word doctor on the death certificate title and add your title instead: state certified nurse. » Submitted Dr Claire Morgand, General Practitioner, who at the request of the Regional Health Agency […]
The entry of generative AI into healthcare generates controversy
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform healthcare, but not without raising significant concerns among professionals and patients. Google Cloud, Amazon AWS, and Microsoft Azure are leading collaborations to integrate generative AI into various aspects of healthcare delivery. Google is working on personalizing patient admission experiences, Amazon is exploring medical […]
Dengue: Bacteria can stop disease transmission in Brazil
Brazil is facing the worst dengue epidemic in history. In addition to measures to combat the Aedes a Egypti mosquito, such as avoiding stagnant water, health authorities have another alternative to stop the spread of the disease: the Wolbachia Method. The initiative is led by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) in collaboration with local governments […]