Saturday, June 12, 2021
Though none in recent history were as globally devastating as the current COVID-19 pandemic, epidemics and pandemics do, indeed, happen quite frequently compared to some other of mother nature’s destructive habits. The swine flu, for instance, claimed the lives of 12,000 people in 2009, and SARS, just 6 years prior, spread to four continents before
[ Read More ]Advancements in the field of IT have an impact on almost all fields. Healthcare and medicine departments also enjoyed their benefits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during the first quarter of 2020, the number of telehealth visits increased by 50%. It has introduced new terms and methods to provide health services
[ Read More ]In a recent study, it is estimated that out of every six people, one would be above 65 years of age by 2050. This prediction accelerates the demand to design a more exceptional healthcare service that provides a rapid response. Nowadays, the healthcare and emergency response forces are working together to provide first aid services
[ Read More ](Image credit) Now more than ever people are going to be looking to keep on top of their health and focus on getting themselves in a fitter state while also looking at preventative care. The global pandemic has certainly caused a panic and a lot of people are wanting to not only avoid getting ill
[ Read More ]Image Source: Pexels Everyone wants to feel completely safe in the hands of their medical doctor. Unfortunately, no matter your health concerns, there are inherent risks that come with receiving all types of care. From medical malpractice to data security dangers, problems can emerge in the course of necessary health treatments. The doctor, unfortunately, may
[ Read More ]Managing the spread of disease and reducing the number of healthcare-spread infections are key concerns for all healthcare facilities. There are several factors in the environment of a healthcare setting that can facilitate the spread and development of infectious diseases. Everything from the doctors, nurses, and employees who work there, to the air in the
[ Read More ]We have all been there. Your doctor’s office closed an hour ago and you have an urgent medical issue. And while many of us would normally head to the emergency room, in the last several years, urgent care centers have emerged to give us more options for care. These urgent care clinics often provide similar
[ Read More ]Hospitals and healthcare facilities are focused on the highest standards of cleaning and disinfecting, as it is key to maintaining good health especially for those patients who are health compromised. Over the past ten years, significant advancements in the ongoing battle against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have been made. Walk into any hospital or healthcare center
[ Read More ]Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak, healthcare systems all over the world have been grossly overburdened by the stream of patients who are suspected or confirmed to have the disease. In the U.S. alone, at the height of the pandemic, states feared the collapse of their local healthcare systems as the number of cases
[ Read More ]As vaccines rollout, and the end of COVID-19 is finally no longer just wishful thinking, but rather a not-so-distant reality, it’s important that the United States collects and analyzes all data surrounding the pandemic. From financial loss to changes in workplace structure to the travel industry, there were lessons to be learned everywhere, especially in
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