NIA (Aging) · Feb 18, 2025
Difficulty managing bills may signal early dementia
Missed mortgage and credit card payments may signal early cognitive decline years before a dementia diagnosis, according to an NIA-funded study.
Latest medical news · page 274
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AHRQ Patient Safety · Feb 10, 2025
Central Line Insertion Care Team Checklist.
Toolkit Checklists are helpful in reducing omissions in standardized processes designed to support safe care. This checklist targets the persistent problem of central line-associated infections by providing critical steps for teams to take to reduce variance in central line insertion . Available at Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality . Share Facebook <a tabindex="0" class="dropdown-item" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/share?text=Central Line Insertion Care Team Checklist.&url=https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/central-line-insertion-care-team-checklist"> Twitter…
AHRQ Patient Safety · Feb 10, 2025
Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocl.
Toolkit Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA ) is a known threat to patient safety. This toolkit highlights actions supporting universal decolonization as an effective strategy for reducing MRSA infections. This enhanced protocol provides instructions for implementing universal decolonization in adult intensive care units. Available at Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality . Share Facebook <a tabindex="0" class="dropdown-item" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/share?text=Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced…
AHRQ Patient Safety · Feb 10, 2025
Community-Acquired Pneumonia Clinical Decision Support Implementation Toolkit.
Toolkit Clinical decision support (CDS) alerts can signal the existence of conditions that degrade care quality. This toolkit provides primary care and other ambulatory care environments steps to amend information systems to adopt a community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) alert to improve workflows that affect the diagnosis and management of CAP. Available at Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality . Share Facebook <a tabindex="0" class="dropdown-item" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/share?text=Community-Acquired Pneumonia Clinical Decision Support Implementation…
AHRQ Patient Safety · Feb 10, 2025
Toolkit for Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients with Devices.
Toolkit Healthcare associated infection is a persistent contributor to preventable patient harm. This toolkit can help hospitals implement a successful decolonization protocol for adult general population inpatients. Tool elements focus on strategies such as huddles, staff training, and skill assessment. Available at Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality . Share Facebook <a tabindex="0" class="dropdown-item" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/share?text=Toolkit for Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients with…
CDC FluView · Feb 6, 2025
Turkana Food Inc. Recalls Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste 1lb (16oz) Because of Possible Health Risk
Turkana Food Inc. Kenilworth, NJ is recalling 858 cases OF Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune system
WHO · Jan 21, 2025
WHO comments on United States’ announcement of intent to withdraw
The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the organization.
CDC Travel Notices · Jan 17, 2025
Level 1 - Malaria in Ethiopia
There is an outbreak of malaria in Ethiopia. An increased number of cases have been reported from all 14 regions.
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Jan 15, 2025
Understanding Fear of Hypoglycemia in People with Diabetes
Learn about fear of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes and what you can do to help.
ECDC: On Air · Jan 8, 2025
Episode 57 - Leonidas Alexakis - Health Task Force in Action - DRC Congo
In this episode of ECDC on Air, we speak with Leonidas Alexakis, an expert in epidemic intelligence at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Leonidas shares insights from his recent deployment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of the European Health Task Force. He discusses his role in supporting the response to the ongoing mpox outbreak, the challenges of working in a resource-limited setting, and the lessons learned from working alongside WHO and local health authorities. Tune in for a deeper understanding of international public health efforts and…
WHO · Dec 23, 2024
Luxembourg and WHO sign two strategic agreements
A Strategic Partnership Framework (SPF) with the Ministry of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs and multiyear agreement with the Ministry of Health and Social Safety was signed on 20 December 2024. By signing two new partnership agreements, Luxembourg reaffirmed its continued support for WHO to fulfill a shared mission to promote, provide and protect health.
ECDC: On Air · Dec 18, 2024
Episode 56 - Eeva Broberg - RSV - A Winter Threat To The Vulnerable
In this interview, we sit down with Eeva Broberg, ECDC Principal Expert on respiratory viruses, who tells us why respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an often overlooked disease which represents a considerable risk to certain groups every winter. Eeva also talks about the impact on healthcare, and whether current treatments like monoclonal antibodies and the introduction of vaccines in Europe are a game changer. Read more about RSV on the European Vaccination Information Portal: vaccination-info.europa.eu/en/rsv
CDC Travel Notices · Dec 18, 2024
Level 1 - East African Sleeping Sickness in Zambia and Zimbabwe
There have been several cases of East African human trypanosomiasis among travelers returning from safari areas in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Country List : Zimbabwe, Zambia
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Dec 18, 2024
DDP Blog: Best of 2024
Take a look back as we recap our most popular posts of 2024, plus three posts you may have missed.
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Nov 13, 2024
What Can You Do to Help Patients with Diabetes Maintain Weight Loss?
Learn how you can help your patients with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes maintain weight loss over time.
WHO · Oct 31, 2024
G20 health ministers rally support for WHO’s Investment Round
Ministers of Health expressed their support for WHO's Investment Round during a G20 meeting chaired by Brazil held today in Rio de Janeiro.
WHO · Oct 17, 2024
Signing ceremony for contribution agreements between WHO and France
Geneva 17 October 2024 – This afternoon, His Excellency Mr Jérôme Bonnafont, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations in Geneva, and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met in the WHO headquarters for the signing of seven contribution agreements. The contribution totalling €24 million comes through the Ministry of Europe & Foreign Affairs. It fits in the France–WHO Framework Agreement for 2020 to 2025, which provides both a strategic framework for engagement, aligned with WHO priorities, while providing legal, administrative and…
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Oct 16, 2024
5 Things Diabetes Health Care Professionals Should Know About Health Literacy
Learn how health care professionals can help patients with diabetes make informed health decisions.
ECDC: On Air · Oct 14, 2024
Episode 55 - Agnė Bajorinienė - Bridging the Borders of Public Health
In this episode, we sit down with Agnė Bajorinienė - International Relations Officer at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), to discuss the agency’s role in preparing Western Balkan, Türkiye and EU candidate countries for full EU membership from public health perspective. Agnė explains the importance of public health cooperation, highlights ongoing projects, and outlines efforts to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory capacities, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) response in these regions. She also shares insights into how ECDC is helping these countries align…
WHO · Oct 10, 2024
WHO and the Netherlands renew their partnership on climate change and health
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have renewed their strategic partnership in addressing the growing impacts of climate change on global health. The Netherlands is providing a new allocation of €500 000 for 2024 to WHO, reinforcing its commitment to climate resilience and sustainable healthcare systems worldwide. This allocation supports WHO’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health Secretariat and advance climate change and health programmes globally. This contribution builds on the partnership…
ECDC: On Air · Oct 9, 2024
Episode 54 - Csaba Kodmon - Chasing The Clones
In this episode, we delve into the world of tuberculosis (TB) with ECDC microbiology expert Csaba Kodmon. We explore the importance of molecular surveillance in tracking genetic variations of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, identifying emerging strains, and preventing epidemics. Csaba discusses cross-border molecular clusters and how data from EU member states aids in understanding TB transmission dynamics. Read more about TB on our dedicated page here . For more information about ECDC in general please visit ecdc.europa.eu or follow us on social media .
WHO · Sep 4, 2024
The Republic of Korea and WHO discuss joint priorities, challenges and trends around global health
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Republic of Korea have a long-standing partnership spanning over 75 years. As a result of their fruitful collaboration, there has been significant progress in health and development all around the world. The Republic of Korea has gone from being a donor-recipient country to a donor-country and is now a leader in global health and playing a critical role on the world stage. Dr Catharina Boehme, Assistant Director-General for External Relations and Governance (WHO) and Dr Hye-Jin Kim, Deputy Minister for Planning and Coordination (Ministry of Health…
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Sep 4, 2024
How Is Diabetes Different for Older Adults?
Learn about some of the unique challenges for older adults with diabetes and how health care professionals can help them manage their care.
WHO · Aug 27, 2024
Fourteen African countries, key partners unite to provide critical resources for health in WHO’s first-ever Investment Round
In an unprecedented show of unity in support of the World Health Organization, 14 African countries and many partners pledged over US$ 45 million to the WHO Investment Round, a three-month-old initiative aimed at generating sustainable financing for the organization at the center of the global health architecture. The commitments were made during the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, with heads of state and government from across the continent underscoring the importance of investing in global health and ensuring a strong WHO. “I thank our African Region…