Despite the horrific death toll caused by the coronavirus, many thousands of people have now survived the experience of having Covid-19. The vast majority will have suffered relatively mild symptoms. But those who were very ill and needed admission to intensive care, can face a long recovery. That might mean weeks or months working with… Read More: Coronavirus: Sickest patients face long recovery »
The increasing use of apps provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs is meant to improve access to patient health and benefits information in convenient digital platforms. However, members of Congress are worried that this electronic data is vulnerable. “When a veteran downloads an app from the VA’s app store, how much personal information does… Read More: VA apps pose privacy risk to veterans’ healthcare data »
According to the World Health Organization, 47% of childhood deaths worldwide occur in the first four weeks of life. This neonatal mortality rate is particularly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly one million newborns die every year. Many of these deaths can be prevented with medical devices that more developed countries often take for granted,… Read More: A Multinational Effort to Reduce Neonatal Mortality: Interview with Dr.… »
London, UK. 7th May, 2020. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the world’s largest nursing union and professional body, has partnered with digital preservation specialist Preservica to ensure vital medical and clinical guidance is made available online and preserved for its 450,000 members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information is critical to supporting front-line… Read More: Royal College of Nursing supports frontline nurses during COVID-19 pandemic… »