The Evers administration has announced plans to issue a standing order guaranteeing access to over-the-counter contraception for BadgerCare Plus patients and to address mental Health challenges in Wisconsin. This announcement, made during Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State address, comes in response to Republican lawmakers’ latest abortion ban proposal, which Evers has vowed to…
Decorating the Christmas tree turned into a medical emergency for Lori Kelley, a Concord resident. A broken ornament caused a small cut on her finger, which seemed insignificant at first. However, two days later, she found herself in the hospital with a severe bacterial infection that required surgery. The silver lining in this situation was…
MD Anderson Creates Pathways to Employment for Health Care Students More than 5,000 students and trainees pass through MD Anderson each year, with many graduating from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions (SHP). However, the institution’s Diagnostic Imaging teams often found that their students had accepted roles elsewhere in…
New Study Shows 46% of Healthcare Companies Utilize AI in Supply Chain Management A recent study conducted by Economist Impact and supported by DP World has revealed that 46% of companies in the healthcare sector are utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect and address potential disruptions in their supply chains. This underscores the industry’s commitment…
The World of Direct-to-Consumer Medical Tests: What You Need to Know In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have become familiar with rapid antigen tests (RATs) and the convenience of testing ourselves at home. But beyond these widely-used tests, there is a growing market for direct-to-consumer medical tests sold online, offering a…
Health Information Exchange (HIE) is a crucial but imperfect tool in the healthcare industry, as highlighted by Dr. Sara Turbow and Dr. Mohammed K. Ali, both experts in the field. HIEs are electronic systems designed to facilitate the exchange of clinical and administrative data between healthcare facilities, promising to streamline patient care and reduce errors….
New research suggests that dark chocolate may have blood pressure-lowering effects, offering valuable potential Health benefits. High blood pressure, also known as essential hypertension, is a common medical condition that can lead to serious cardiovascular issues if not managed properly. A study published in Nature Scientific Reports revealed that the intake of dark chocolate was…
