Nearly 2 billion people worldwide lack access to essential medicines like insulin, antibiotics and painkillers. This leads to preventable deaths, worsened chronic conditions and increased suffering. These essential medicines are vital for treating infections and alleviating pain, making them crucial for overall health. With our Medicine Security Program, #Americares addresses this crisis by distributing critical medicines and supplies to hospitals and clinics to over 85 countries. In 2022 alone, we supported 14.7 million prescriptions globally. By ensuring medicine security, we save lives and strengthen health systems. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e5BAry97
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The NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has stated that the use of antibiotics for possible sepsis should be more targeted. 👇 NICE has recommended that clinicians use the NHS England-endorsed National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) that was developed by the Royal College of Physicians to identify acutely ill patients. How will this help to ensure the right people receive treatment at the right time? 🤔 🔗 Find out here: https://ow.ly/NcNM50QyIz4 #HealthLeaders #Health #Healthcare #HealthcareSector #HealthNews #NHSNews #Antibiotics #MedicineUsage #Sepsis
Better Targeting of Antibiotics in Suspected Sepsis Cases Needed - Health Industry Leaders
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🌐 Emergency Knowledge Alert for Healthcare Heroes! 🚑 Hey there, Healthcare Champions! 👋 Did you know that understanding poisonings and their antidotes is crucial in those adrenaline-pumping emergency situations? Let's dive into some essential insights that can make a world of difference. 💡 1️⃣ Acetaminophen Overdose: Oops, too much Panadol? It can harm the liver. But fear not, early administration of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) comes to the rescue, preventing liver damage. 2️⃣ Snake Bites: 🐍 The venom's bite can lead to tissue damage, but our hero, the specific Antivenom serum, counters the venom's effects and saves the day. 3️⃣ Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: 😵 Inhaling CO? Oxygen therapy steps in, clearing that bloodstream and kicking out the headache and dizziness. 4️⃣ Opioid Overdose: 🤯 Opioid overdose messes with breathing, but Naloxone (Narcan) is the superhero that swoops in, restoring your rhythm and bringing you back. 5️⃣ Organophosphate Poisoning: 😰 Pesticide exposure? Atropine & Pralidoxime (2-PAM) are here to ease the breathing struggle and muscle weakness. 6️⃣ Cyanide Poisoning: 💨 Cyanide exposure causing chaos? Hydroxocobalamin & Sodium Thiosulfate unite to bind cyanide and help you breathe easy again. 7️⃣ Antifreeze Poisoning: 🥶 Antifreeze ingestion spells trouble, but Fomepizole or Ethanol will save your organs by keeping that ethylene glycol in check. 8️⃣ Iron Overdose: 🥄 Iron overdose wreaks havoc? Deferoxamine steps in to defuse the situation and save your vital organs. 9️⃣ Mushroom Poisoning: 🍄 Toxic mushrooms can bring chaos to your gut, but with supportive care and a quick response, we'll get you back on track. 🔟 Digitalis Poisoning: 🌱 Digitalis messing with your heartbeat? Fret not, Digoxin-specific antibody fragments are on duty to restore harmony. Let's keep our community informed, empowered, and safe. Share the love and knowledge with your fellow doctors, nurses, and pharmacists! 💙 #MedicalInsights #HealthcareHeroes #EmergencyMedicine #MedicalSafety #PharmacyKnowledge #NurseLife #DoctorCommunity #PatientSafety #HealthcareAwareness #MedicalEducation #CommunityWellness
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AMR is an issue that needs to be understood by all. We are headed for a world where there will be doctors, hospitals and medicines - but the medicines may not work leading to deterioration of health or a fatality. There are health conditions where antibiotics are unavoidable. For ailments that can be cured naturally we must seek to do so. https://lnkd.in/dzScgqz3 #TulsiShakti #AMR #antibioticresistance #antibiotics #health #healthcare
Study finds Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective in large parts of world
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Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) has seen a surge in cases globally, challenging both patients and our healthcare infrastructures. A recent case-control study from Denmark has provided significant insights into potential risk factors. The study underscores the association between maternal and infant use of antibiotics and acid suppressants and the heightened risk of developing EoE. How can healthcare professionals better integrate such findings into our practices? Your thoughts and experiences are valued, please share! https://lnkd.in/ecdk4bx8 #EosinophilicOesophagitis #ClinicalResearch #MedicationRisks #HealthcarePractices
Maternal and Infant Antibiotic and Acid Suppressant Use and Risk of Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
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Doctors Have the Highest Mortality Rate from Covid-19: Doctors Have the Highest Mortality Rate from Covid-19. What are the ways to decrease it? The outbreak of the Novel Corona Virus (Covid-19) has badly affected people globally. It has been observed that doctors, health care workers, and paramedics are at a greater risk to get attack of Corona virus. Multiple factors contribute to the higher mortality rate among doctors. Few factors have been considered as the major cause of the higher mortality rate among paramedics and doctors. * Slight carelessness lead the doctors toward the severe attack by the corona virus. * Lack of training to deal with SARS Corona Virus-19. * Shortage of medical equipment and safety suits to deal with the emerging patients of Covid-19. * It has been observed that the doctors of 50+ age are affecting more rapidly than the young ones. Ways to Reduce the Mortality Rate Among the Doctors and Paramedics: To protect the lives and reduce the mortality rate among doctors globally, it is important to implement such SOPS so doctors stay safe in hospitals especially while treating corona patients. The health care authorities developed a series of measures globally to reduce the ratio of mortality among doctors. Following are some initiatives taken by the authorities to bring the mortality ratio to a minimal level. * It has been decided to ensure the audit of deaths of health care workers and doctors so the authorities can keenly observe the criticality of the disease among the doctors. Moreover, the authorities can look upon the reasons that pushed the doctors towards death. * Proper training should be provided to the doctors to let them know and educate them about the severity and the complexities of the disease to deal with the complications of the Nobel Corona Virus. * Safety Kits and suits should be provided to the doctors. The authorities will keep a check and balance over the availability of these safety kits to the doctors to protect themselves from the fatal virus. * A policy should be practiced in which the older aged doctors should not treat the Covid-19 patients; instead, the patients should be looked after and treated by young doctors or those below 50years. * Those doctors should not treat Covid-19 patients who have a weak immune system or lack immunity. Or those doctors whose lungs are already infected with any other virus. * A proper plan should be formulated to keep an eye on the doctors’ mortality rate and keenly observe the causes of deaths among doctor. Therefore, it is essential to take precautions future accordingly to avoid the mortality rate among the doctors for the same reason. * The front-line health workers and the doctors should be vaccinated first against the Covid-19 Virus to treat the covid patients in a better way. * The health care authorities should… #healthcarenews #DoctorsBusinessNetwork #medicalnews
Doctors Have the Highest Mortality Rate from Covid-19 - DBN Blog
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Doctors Have the Highest Mortality Rate from Covid-19. What are the ways to decrease it?: The outbreak of the Novel Corona Virus (Covid-19) has badly affected people globally. It has been observed that doctors, health care workers, and paramedics are at a greater risk to get attack of Corona virus. Multiple factors contribute to the higher mortality rate among doctors. Few factors have been considered as the major cause of the higher mortality rate among paramedics and doctors. * Slight carelessness lead the doctors toward the severe attack by the corona virus. * Lack of training to deal with SARS Corona Virus-19. * Shortage of medical equipment and safety suits to deal with the emerging patients of Covid-19. * It has been observed that the doctors of 50+ age are affecting more rapidly than the young ones. Ways to Reduce the Mortality Rate Among the Doctors and Paramedics: To protect the lives and reduce the mortality rate among doctors globally, it is important to implement such SOPS so doctors stay safe in hospitals especially while treating corona patients. The health care authorities developed a series of measures globally to reduce the ratio of mortality among doctors. Following are some initiatives taken by the authorities to bring the mortality ratio to a minimal level. * It has been decided to ensure the audit of deaths of health care workers and doctors so the authorities can keenly observe the criticality of the disease among the doctors. Moreover, the authorities can look upon the reasons that pushed the doctors towards death. * Proper training should be provided to the doctors to let them know and educate them about the severity and the complexities of the disease to deal with the complications of the Nobel Corona Virus. * Safety Kits and suits should be provided to the doctors. The authorities will keep a check and balance over the availability of these safety kits to the doctors to protect themselves from the fatal virus. * A policy should be practiced in which the older aged doctors should not treat the Covid-19 patients; instead, the patients should be looked after and treated by young doctors or those below 50years. * Those doctors should not treat Covid-19 patients who have a weak immune system or lack immunity. Or those doctors whose lungs are already infected with any other virus. * A proper plan should be formulated to keep an eye on the doctors’ mortality rate and keenly observe the causes of deaths among doctor. Therefore, it is essential to take precautions future accordingly to avoid the mortality rate among the doctors for the same reason. * The front-line health workers and the doctors should be vaccinated first against the Covid-19 Virus to treat the covid patients in a better way. * The health care authorities should keep a check and balance on the hospitals, take every possible… #healthcarenews #DoctorsBusinessNetwork #medicalnews
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An algorithm called ePOCT+ has been shown to significantly reduce antibiotic prescriptions for sick children in Tanzania without affecting their recovery rates. In a trial involving 44,300 children under 15, only about 23% of initial consultations at facilities using the algorithm resulted in an antibiotic prescription, compared to over 70% at other facilities. The algorithm guides healthcare providers through signs and symptoms, tests, and likely diagnoses, helping them determine the most appropriate treatment plan. https://lnkd.in/dHrPPnQY
New algorithm dramatically cuts unnecessary antibiotic use in kids
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Treating oral health as an essential healthcare service is a pivotal step toward improving overall health outcomes, according to a recent report. This perspective aligns with the growing recognition that oral health is integral to general health, affecting not only the mouth but also contributing to systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections. By treating oral health as an essential healthcare service, we can address the disparities in dental care, promote better health, and improve the quality of life for many individuals. This holistic approach recognizes that good oral health is a cornerstone of overall well-being. #OralHealth #Healthcare #Wellness #DentalCare #OralHealthMonth
World must invest in oral health and more top health stories
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Respiratory infections leading to Pneumonia are the leading cause of hospitalisation and death among care and nursing home residents. UPPERVIOLET offers an extremely efficient and very cost effective solution to airborne pathogen contamination risk. The cost per unit is only $350USD / £300GBP which mean that all of the high risk areas can be covered for a low initial investment. UPPERVIOLET units are filterless so the running costs are also very low. Another huge benefit to the UPPERVIOLET technology is that it incorporates the INB catalyst which is industry leading at eliminating odours such as ammonia, creating both safety and comfort. With the care industry facing staffing issues, protecting the staff and giving them a much more comfortable environment to work in, with the latest clean air technology, is going to help with recruitment and staff retention. Simply put: Save lives and add a huge USP to your care facility for a very low investment. www.UPPERVIOLET.com *not to be confused with air purification devices*
Respiratory Infections in Care Homes
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GLP-1s not only help people lose weight, but are exceedingly successful at preventing a host of other complications and conditions, including type 2 diabetes. And what happens when these conditions are prevented? Costs go down. In a Health Affairs Forefront article, Richard Hughes IV and I argue GLP-1s should be recommended as a preventive service to help those who can benefit most access the care they need. https://lnkd.in/eMMaZ7Rx
New Anti-Obesity Medications Should Be Considered Preventive Health Care | Health Affairs Forefront
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Thank you for highlighting this crucial point! Ensuring medicine security truly makes a significant difference in saving lives and fortifying our health systems. Your dedication to this cause is greatly appreciated. 🧡