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Accused Killer of CEO Pleads Innocent in Court

December 24, 2024

A 26-year-old man named Luigi Mangione has entered a not guilty plea in a New York court, facing severe charges related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. He was arraigned on Monday in the New York State Supreme Court. The Manhattan district attorney's office has pinned multiple charges on Man

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Suspect in CEO Shooting to Face Court on Monday

December 23, 2024

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is set to appear in court on Monday. He's facing serious charges in New York, including murder and terrorism. Federal prosecutors are also involved, and the trial could lead to severe penalties, including the death pena

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Spiritual Care in ICUs: A New Look at Helping Adult Patients Heal

December 23, 2024

Caring for really sick adults in ICUs is complicated. Health workers need to think about more than just the disease. They should consider the patients' spiritual needs too. This helps patients heal better. Many ICUs don't make spiritual care a priority. So, we need more information on how to add spi

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Hospital Prices: A Wide Range Within

December 23, 2024

Did you know that the cost of getting treated in a hospital can differ greatly depending on your insurance? In the US, commercial prices for hospital care are pretty high and vary a lot. Employers and state leaders are looking into something called reference-based pricing (RBP) to set their payment

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Virtual Check-Ins: A Game Changer for Hospitals

December 23, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a large hospital shifted its approach to specialist consultations. They examined 2, 429 patient records from November 2020 to December 2021. Out of these, about 2, 160 patients might have benefited from virtual visits. Family doctors led 557 of these sessions, and inter

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Kids' Homes as Health Hubs: A Glimpse Inside

December 23, 2024

Imagine if your home doubled as a personal healthcare facility. That's the reality for many families with kids who have complex health needs. Researchers, curious about these specialized spaces, invited parents to share photos and stories. Homes ranged from mini medical centers to cozy sanctuaries.

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Do Dutch Doctors Feel Ready for Integrated Chronic Care?

December 23, 2024

Multimorbidity, or having multiple health issues at once, is a big challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. In the Netherlands, something called "care groups" were introduced to help combine different types of care for patients with chronic problems. But do Dutch general practice doctors really f

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Caring from Home: Singapore's COVID Response

December 23, 2024

During the Omicron and XBB COVID waves, Singapore faced a surge in infections. To handle the strain on hospitals, a unique approach called Hospital-at-Home (HaH) was implemented. This model aims to reduce the need for hospital beds and staff by using community healthcare services and remote technolo

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Improving Breast Cancer Care with JURNI: A Hospital Navigation App

December 23, 2024

Breast cancer patients face a complex health system, making timely diagnosis and treatment challenging. Digital navigation tools can help, but finding affordable solutions in Malaysia’s public sector is tough. So, researchers at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) created JURNI, a virtual

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The Hidden Impact of Vertigo: A Closer Look

December 23, 2024

Vertigo is more than just feeling dizzy. It's the sensation that your body or your surroundings are moving when they're not. This can make daily life challenging and even lead to increased healthcare visits. The Global Burden of Disease Project tries to measure illness and death around the world. In