As the global healthcare industry adjusts to the strains of the coronavirus epidemic, the World Health Organization is focusing on the long-term picture when it comes to the field of…
Unlike licensed providers, also known as formal caregivers, informal caregivers typically go unpaid. Usually a spouse, partner, family member, friend, or neighbor, these individuals are responsible for assisting others with…
Things took a turn for the worst at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY on the morning of Thursday, February 27th. Ian U. Castaldo, 27, was being treated at the hospital…
Brain surgery remains one of the riskiest procedures in the medical field. The slightest inaccuracy could permanently affect the patient’s ability to control just about every aspect of their body,…
“Hotspotting” has become quite a buzzword in the healthcare setting lately, as providers continue to search for ways to improve the quality of services patients receive. Much like a local…
A new study suggests that raising the minimum wage could help prevent thousands of suicides across the country every year – even if employees are paid just a dollar more…
SHINING THE LIGHT ON ALL THE RIGHT Celebrating the Art of Nursing Around the World by Mark and Bonnie Barnes with Jim Eber In 1999, Mark and Bonnie Barnes were…
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest developments in the tech industry, you’ve probably heard the term “blockchain”. The blockchain represents a new kind of technology that’s making waves…
Healthcare facilities should always prepare for unexpected emergencies, including power outages. We tend to focus more on extreme weather, fires, and biomedical hazards when it comes to emergency preparedness, but…
China has officially become the world’s largest economy based on Purchasing Power Parity, according to the International Monetary Fund. For centuries, China has remained relatively isolated from the rest of…