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Top British medical journal calls for ‘decolonization’ of medicine, ceasefire in Gaza
The editor-in-chief of the BMJ medical journal, Kamran Abbasi, was criticized this week after he wrote and published an article discussing “The Colonization of Medicine” and why it needs to be “rebuilt.” In the article, doctor Lara Akinnawonu says that the current medical trade unions, “must examine its history and current structures and policies through a…
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How care for cough – one of the top medical complaints – can benefit from RPM and AI
The combined impact of respiratory illness such as COPD, asthma, chronic cough and pneumonia on individuals and health systems is staggering. COPD alone affects more than 15 million people and costs the healthcare system close to $50 billion each year. Effective daily maintenance therapy enables many people who suffer from these chronic conditions to live…
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Medical Billing Software Market-Depth Insights & Analysis -2023
The global market for Medical Billing Software was estimated at USD 87.95 Million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 186.08 Million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 11.3% over the analysis period. Customer payments are the fuel that keeps any firm running. Healthcare providers are no exception; yet, getting paid is a…
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Medical Hot Takes; Selena Gomez in Anesthesiology; Surgical 5-Second Rule
Pop Medicine > Pop Medicine — Healthcare social media content from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff by Gillian Booth, Social Media Manager, and Katie Smith, Social Media and PR Intern August 17, 2023 The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. ICU nurse @scrubhacks and…
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Personal Medical Debt in Los Angeles County Tops $2.6 Billion, Report Finds
About 810,000, or 1 in 10, Los Angeles County adults together owe more than $2.6 billion in medical debt as of 2021, a new analysis has found — a staggering sum that suggests extending health coverage to more people doesn’t necessarily protect them from burdensome debt. The report from the county Department of Public Health,…
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Medical Wearables Market Growing Demand and Strong Growth Potential
According to the new market research report “Medical Wearables Market by Device (Vital Signs Monitoring, Blood Pressure Monitor, Glucose Monitor, ECG Monitor, Pulse Oximeter), Product (Smartwatch, Patches, Wristbands), End User (Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Ambulatory) – Global Forecast to 2025″, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Medical Wearables Market size is projected to reach USD 19.5 billion by…
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Circle Medical (YC S15) Is Hiring Ruby/Rails Engineers
ABOUT US Circle Medical is a Y-Combinator healthcare technology startup on a mission to bring quality, delightful primary care to everyone on the planet. Built by top-tier entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, and physicians, our telemedicine software has pioneered how people find and receive care. Our founding team has decades of experience with successful technology startup exits.…