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HEALTHOct 9Ringdahl plans to end ambulance service in Pelican RapidsRingdahl Emergency Services says rising costs and low Medicare payments make its Pelican Rapids-area contract unsustainable without financial support. That will leave Otter Tail County with two remaining crews, both in Fergus Falls.wadenapj · united states of america
HEALTHOct 9Ringdahl plans to end ambulance service in Pelican RapidsRingdahl Emergency Services says rising costs and low Medicare payments make its Pelican Rapids-area contract unsustainable without financial support. That will leave Otter Tail County with two remaining crews, both in Fergus Falls.fergusfallsjournal · united states of america
HEALTHOct 9Ringdahl plans to end ambulance service in Pelican RapidsRingdahl Emergency Services says rising costs and low Medicare payments make its Pelican Rapids-area contract unsustainable without financial support. That will leave Otter Tail County with two remaining crews, both in Fergus Falls.dl_online · united states of america
HEALTHOct 9HIV awareness must continue despite decline in infections: DCDespite a decline in infections, DC emphasizes the continued importance of HIV awareness. This highlights an ongoing public health initiative.The Hindu
HEALTHOct 9Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in MexicoEndometriosis affects an estimated 7 million women in Mexico, writes Andrea Fischer, and its impacts on fertility can be felt nationwide. The post Endometriosis and fertility: A growing challenge for women in Mexico appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
HEALTHOct 9Sexually transmitted diarrhea cases soaring in US — and its growing resistant to medicineThere are 450,000 infections each year in the US including 240,000 cases that do not respond to regular treatmentThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 9Russia says all clear after contact tracing in reported plague caseRussia has detected no health issues or dangerous micro-organisms after tracing all contacts of a woman who reportedly died of plague, the governor of Siberia's Irkutsk region said Thursday. Russia has not confirmed the woman died of plague, and Governor Igor Kobzev said in his statement she had contracted "community-acquired pneumonia".France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 9Nearly 1 in 10 young adults could have fatty, narrow arteriesAtherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty plaque in arteries, usually affects people older than 50, but a "meaningful" proportion of younger adults also have the conditionNew Scientist
HEALTHOct 9Cases of this diarrhea-causing, drug-resistant infection are rising across the USThere are 450,000 infections each year including 240,000 cases that do not respond to regular treatmentThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 9Skiing: Goggia to skip Sölden, 'I need to get back to feeling well'Virus caused 'debilitating pain and tremors, now I'm tired but doing better'ANSA [en]
HEALTHOct 9Measles numbers rise in Mercer, Trumbull CountiesThe number of measles cases has risen in Mercer and Trumbull Counties. This indicates a localized increase in disease activity, warranting public health attention.wfmj · united states of america
HEALTHOct 9Free event educating women about menopause set for October 13A free event is scheduled for October 13 to educate women about menopause. This is an announcement for a public health awareness initiative.wfmj · united states of america
HEALTHOct 9Kenya confirms preliminary tests on suspected Ebola case come back negativeThere had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of ⁠the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.Africanews [en]
HEALTHOct 9Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMAThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The post Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9How to find a calorie deficit that fits your weight loss goalWeight loss is primarily about getting in fewer calories than you burn throughout your day or week. Common advice states that to lose a pound (about 0.5 kg), you have to cut 3,500 calories per week which translates to a daily caloric deficit of about 500-calories The post How to find a calorie deficit that fits your weight loss goal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 9Foreign aid to Africa falls by over 25%: How women and children are bearing the bruntAs international aid to Africa dries up, what does it mean for women and children on the ground? We report from Kenya on the impact of cuts to US-aid backed health programmes for women. Annette Young also talks to Nana Zulu from the African Women's Development Fund on what it means for the region as a whole. Plus the bravery of Borneo's female firefighters; as Indonesia endures its worst fire season in 11 years, these women are also facing a sexist backlash.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 9This pediatrician never thought he’d see measles. Now, he treats it every day.HERSHEY, Pa. — When Evan Shirey learned about the measles virus, it was through medical textbooks and hypotheticals. He never thought it would become one of the most common illnesses he sees.dailyitem · united states of america
HEALTHOct 9Adhventha Hospital announces fellowship in interventional radiologyAdhventha Hospital has announced the establishment of a fellowship program in interventional radiology. This signifies an expansion in medical education and specialized training opportunities within the healthcare sector.The Hindu
HEALTHOct 9Kenya confirms prelimary tests on suspected Ebola case come back negativeThere had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of ⁠the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.Africanews [en]
HEALTHOct 9NDLEA rehabilitates 53,843 drug users in five years — MarwaThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said it counselled, treated and rehabilitated 53,843 persons struggling with drug use across its 31 rehabilitation centres nationwide in the last five years. The post NDLEA rehabilitates 53,843 drug users in five years — Marwa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Kenya Red Cross supports response to country’s first Ebola caseFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 9Ebola outbreak: Border surveillance gaps raise concerns in the Central African RepublicThe fight against Ebola poses a challenge in the Central African Republic. In Zemio, in the country’s south-east, proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised fears that the virus could spread across the border. But health screening remains difficult. The repeated absence of health workers at checkpoints is hampering surveillance, while residents continue to cross the border through unofficial crossing points, as FRANCE 24's team on the ground reports.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 9Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govtNigeria lacks adequate specialists and facilities to manage mental illnesses, the Lagos State Government has said, calling for a shift towards preventive mental healthcare to address growing mental health challenges, particularly among young people. The post Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Lagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youthsThe Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, has called for affordable, quality and confidential mental healthcare for young Nigerians, urging stakeholders to strengthen access to services and tackle the stigma associated with mental illness. The post Lagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youths appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria