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Robust pandemic preparedness strongly linked to lower COVID-19 mortality --international study

Thu, 2023-07-06 17:53 — mike kraft

New study shows robust pandemic preparedness strongly linked to lower COVID-19 mortality rates The vast majority of countries that entered the COVID-19 pandemic with strong capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to disease threats achieved lower pandemic mortality rates than less prepared nations, ... Science X

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The researchers sought to understand how different countries performed during the COVID-19 pandemic and how that relates to their pandemic preparedness capacity as measured by the GHS Index. ...

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3 Vaccines expected for Fall: What You Need to Know

Thu, 2023-07-06 09:21 — mike kraft

3 Vaccines for Fall: What You Need to Know Most Americans have had one or more shots of the flu and COVID-19 vaccines. New this year are the first shots to protect older adults from respiratory syncytial virus, a lesser-known threat whose toll in hospitalizations and deaths may rival that of flu. Federal health officials are hoping that widespread use of these three vaccines will head off another “tripledemic” of respiratory illnesses like the one seen last winter. For people with insurance, all of the vaccines should be available for fr Yahoo News

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Spain ends COVID-19 health crisis and obligatory use of masks in health-related locations

Wed, 2023-07-05 10:05 — mike kraft

Spain calls an end to COVID-19 health crisis and obligatory use of masks in hospitals, pharmacies The Spanish government has declared an end to the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and says people no longer have to wear masks in health and care centers as well as pharmacies. AP News

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Supreme Court strikes down use of affirmative action, a blow to efforts to diversify medical schools

Thu, 2023-06-29 11:11 — mike kraft

Supreme Court strikes down use of affirmative action, a blow to efforts to diversify medical schools The U.S.

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U.S. Justice Department charges dozens in 16 states with health care fraud schemes, including $1.9B in bogus claims

Wed, 2023-06-28 17:34 — mike kraft

Dozens in 16 states charged with health care fraud schemes, including $1.9B in bogus claims The Justice Department has charged dozens of people in several health care fraud and prescription drug schemes. AP News

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About 1 in 10 health workers had suicidal thoughts early in COVID-19 --study

Fri, 2023-06-23 11:10 — mike kraft

Survey: 1 in 10 health workers had suicidal thoughts early in COVID-19 CIDRAP

As many as 1 in 10 UK healthcare workers (HCWs) had suicidal thoughts during the first year of the pandemic, according to a study yesterday in PLOS One. The findings contribute to a growing body of knowledge concerning the mental health strains experienced by health professionals over the past 3 years.

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HEALTH CARE SUMMIT, JUNE 22, 8:30 AM ET

Wed, 2023-06-21 10:22 — mike kraft

ATTEND THE HILL'S HEALTH CARE SUMMIT, THURSDAY JUNE 22, 8:30 AM ET

National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Jerome Adams, former Surgeon General
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives & Co-Director of the Health Transformation Institute, University of Pennsylvania
Donna Cryer, founder & CEO, Global Liver Institute

Susan Dentzer, Senior Policy Fellow, Duke University’s Robert J. Margolis Center for Health Policy; President & CEO, America’s Physicians Group

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Outgoing U.S. CDC director says her resignation spurred by sense of accomplishment and exhaustion

Wed, 2023-06-21 09:54 — mike kraft

Outgoing CDC director says resignation spurred by sense of accomplishment and exhaustion The outgoing head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said her reasons for stepping down were complicated, driven in part by a desire to take a break from the frenetic pace of the job during a pandemic. Dr. Rochelle Walensky surprised many in public health circles last month by announcing her departure after just two years and five months.

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Two-thirds of U.S. doctors, scientists have experienced harassment on social media

Mon, 2023-06-19 10:38 — mike kraft

Two-thirds of doctors, scientists have experienced harassment on social media - UPI.com Physicians and scientists are experiencing alarming levels of harassment on social media, according to a new survey. UPI

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About 64% reported harassment related to comments made about the pandemic, while 64% of those harassed said the pandemic had affected their use of social media platforms.

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