Nipah virus has a 40-75% fatality rate and no cure. Learn how this deadly bat-borne disease spreads, its terrifying symptoms, and the latest on outbreaks in India. Your complete guide.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into a fatal federal agent shooting in Minneapolis, with the FBI leading the review.
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The fatal shooting of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti, a cancer survivor, in Minneapolis has intensified scrutiny of Trump-era federal law enforcement, weeks after another controversial ICE shooting.
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US-based Kenyan nurse Irene Jepchirchir Masai saves a passenger who suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on United Airlines. Recognized under the “Heroes on Board” program.
Read moreDiscover why midwives are championing fathers in kangaroo care for preemies. Learn the science, read personal stories, and see how inclusive skin-to-skin contact benefits babies, mothers, and transforms fatherhood from day one.
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Countries like Japan, facing severe nursing shortages, have experimented with robotic nurses. Robots can lift patients, deliver meals, or remind patients to take medications. Yet studies consistently show that patients and families prefer human interaction. Robots reduce physical workload, but they cannot replace the reassurance, conversation, and empathy that patients need.
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Heartbreak is one of the most painful experiences anyone can go through. Whether you’ve recently gone through a breakup or faced rejection in a personal or professional relationship, the emotional toll can feel overwhelming. Heartbreak is incredibly painful, but it’s important to acknowledge it. Instead of trying to numb your pain, ignore your feelings, or deny what happened, be honest
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Nurses from the Ogun State Hospital in Ijaye, Abeokuta, along with their colleagues from various parts of the state, took to the streets on Thursday in a peaceful protest against the alleged assault of a final-year nursing student by a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Nurudeen Adekunle. The protest came in response to an incident on September 24, when Dr. Adekunle
Read morePresident Yvette Coffey Advocates for the Establishment of an Independent Health Sector Safety Council to Safeguard Nurses from Injuries Each day, throughout the entire year, a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse sustains occupational injuries in Newfoundland and Labrador, on average. According to WorkplaceNL data, this has been an ongoing occurrence for a minimum of the past seven years. President
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Amidst Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ethical dilemmas arise regarding healthcare in conflict zones. Controversy surrounds Al Shifa Hospital, accused by Israel of housing Hamas operations, whilst refuted by Hamas and hospital staff. International healthcare organizations have endorsed an ethical code for such emergencies, stressing patient well-being and the necessity for impartial investigations into such claims.
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