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COVID-19 telemonitoring tool adapted to prevent heat-related illness

Healthcare It News

Extreme heat has a significant impact on public health. A recent study published in Nature found 37% of deaths related to heat exposure around the world between 1991 and 2018 were related to global warming caused by humans. Europe had its second warmest July on record this year, with temperatures 1.4 THE LARGER CONTEXT.

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COVID-19 and the future of care delivery

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The message that adhering to this request, and using other tools to communicate, to help to protect our health and care systems has been understood and accepted by the vast majority of citizens. The latest policy framework for Scotland guiding this digital transformation work is the Digital Health and Care Strategy from 2018.

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Unseen Scars: The Devastating Impact of Corruption on Mental Health Systems in Low and Middle-Income Countries

Bill of Health

by Daniela Cepeda Cuadrado There is a wealth of research demonstrating that corruption — the abuse of entrusted power for private gain — has contributed to weakening health systems and worsening public health globally. Yet, funding for mental health is grossly inadequate. per person in low-income countries.”

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Better Health Care Tests, Faster

Healthcare IT Today

Virax Biolabs uses data from the World Health Organization and others to develop tests quickly. They also plan to offer APIs to labs and public health organizations, delivering test results securely through an app along with advice about how to handle the risk.

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Stressed Out By COVID and Civil Unrest – the APA’s Stress in America Survey, Part 2

Health Populi

feel this way, up from 56% in 2018 and 2019. This was the highest proportion APA polled since 2018 when 46% of black adults reported discrimination was a significant stressor. Health Populi’s Hot Points: In June 2020, 4 in 5 Americans felt that the coronavirus pandemic was a significant source of stress.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary for May and June 2024

SQA

NPMA Issues Draft Guidelines for Inspection of Medical Device Clinical Trial Sites, 14 June 2024 China NMPA has released a new guideline that aims to enhance the management of clinical trial institutions for medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safeguarding public health.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary for January and February 2024

SQA

Now the Ministry of Health has published revised regulations in accordance with Annex M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules. Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert about cough syrups being contaminated with diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which are toxic to humans and can prove fatal.

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