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By Slashing Foreign Aid, Trump Is Fueling the Spread of HIV in Uganda
The Intercept

Reporting from Uganda, The Intercept saw how Trump’s effort to slash foreign aid is encouraging the transmission of HIV. The post By Slashing Foreign Aid, Trump Is Fueling the Spread of HIV in Uganda appeared first on The Intercept. more…

Overworked Nurses Sleep During The Night Shift, But When The Bosses Change The Rules, The Nurses Literally Make Them Pay
Twistedsifter.com

Sleep can be more important than money. more…

NIH Avoided Funding Cuts. But It Lacks Permanent Leaders in Top Posts.
Inside Higher Ed

NIH Avoided Funding Cuts. But It Lacks Permanent Leaders in Top Posts. Ryan Quinn Tue, 02/10/2026 - 03:00 AM After Trump administration terminations and other departures, the federal research funding agency has acting directors leading more than half… more…

Medicaid Undone
The New York Review of Books

One year ago President Donald Trump promised to “love and cherish” Medicaid. Alas, his affection for the public insurance program was short-lived. The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) he signed into law on July 4—the most sweeping health care legis… more…

He Started As A Stay-At-Home Dad And Ended Up A 'Manchild' Addicted To Betting And Games. Now She Wants Him Bought Out Of The Home She Funded
Yahoo Entertainment

Her husband began as a stay-at-home dad. Over time, his wife says he stopped contributing financially, fell back on excuses, and spent much of his day on... more…

Hospital staff shortage in spotlight after former administrator's fall
ABC News (AU)

David Walshaw spent 20 years looking after the Limestone Coast's hospitals, but a fall made him realise the system was failing patients. more…

NCH Rooney Heart Institute Recognized as One of Modern Healthcare’s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals
GlobeNewswire

Naples, FL., Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) was identified as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by Premier, Inc. and pu… more…

The Trump Admin Wants To Make 350,000 People Undocumented Overnight
HuffPost

A judge has blocked the Trump administration from revoking TPS status for Haitians in the U.S. They’re relieved – for now. more…

Wisdom Advances Smart Home Technology for Older Adults, their Families and Care Partners with $1.3 Million in Pre-Seed Financing
GlobeNewswire

Wisdom announced a $315,000 social-impact investment from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to advance its smart home system designed for aging in place.... more…

Automatic Pill Dispenser Market to Reach USD 6.26 Billion by 2033 Amid Rising Demand for Smart Medication Management Solutions – SNS Insider
GlobeNewswire

Growing Elderly Population, Chronic Disease Burden, and Home Healthcare Adoption Propel Market at 7.64% CAGR Growing Elderly Population, Chronic Disease Burden, and Home Healthcare Adoption Propel Market at 7.64% CAGR more…

How to protect a loved one when choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility
ABC News

The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver more…

Budget earmarks total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore for 2026-27: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The Times of India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget with a total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore for the upcoming fiscal year. The government has allocated a record Rs 12.2 lakh crore for capital expenditure. Fiscal deficit is projected at 4.3 p… more…

MP Ajeet Gopchade moves bill to regulate medical prices
The Times of India

A new bill aims to control rising healthcare costs in India. Member of Parliament Ajeet Gopchade has proposed the National Medical Pricing and Regulation Commission Bill, 2026. This bill seeks to create an independent commission to regulate medical charges. I… more…

Connected health care workflows: From chore to core patient care
Kevinmd.com

Today’s clinicians are spending more time documenting care than delivering it. This reality is not lost on health care providers, many of whom feel burnt out and unfulfilled by this overwhelming administrative burden. The digitization of health care, which on… more…

Knowledge about Chagas disease among Primary Health Care professionals in a municipality located in northeastern Brazil
Plos.org

Author summary Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected disease that affects millions of people in several countries around the world. In Brazil, it represents a public health problem, but not all cases are diagnosed. The lack of knowledge about the disease among p… more…

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Caregiving activities causing occupational low back pain in Japanese social welfare facilities and hospitals
Plos.org

Background Occupational low back pain (LBP) has increased in Japanese social welfare facilities and hospitals. Understanding its occurrence is the first step in addressing this issue. Aim This study investigated the caregiving activities that cause occupati… more…

Effect of targeted temperature management on neurological and survival outcomes in patients undergoing extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Plos.org

Objectives Targeted temperature management (TTM) has been a fundamental component of post-resuscitation care for patients experiencing cardiac arrest for many years. This study aims to investigate the association between TTM and clinical outcomes in patients … more…

Balancing efficiency and clinical quality in dialysis centers: Insights from a nationwide DEA study in Taiwan
Plos.org

Objectives The increasing prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), especially in aging populations, presents significant challenges for healthcare systems. Dialysis centers must navigate growing demands for cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality … more…

Undergraduate occupational therapy students’ perceptions of their preparedness for splinting in hand rehabilitation: An exploratory study at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Plos.org

Background Hand rehabilitation, particularly splinting, is a key area in occupational therapy. However, existing literature suggests that students often feel inadequately prepared, particularly concerning splinting in hand rehabilitation. This highlights the … more…

Environmental influences on community participation among people with multiple sclerosis: A mixed methods study
Plos.org

Objective To examine the influence of environmental factors (EFs) and personal factors (PFs) on community participation among people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) and identify areas for improvement. Methods A mixed methods explanatory sequential design was… more…

Health seeking behaviors of nurses diagnosed with hypertension and providing health care in resource-constrained setting in a rural part of Northern Ghana: A qualitative study
Plos.org

Background Hypertension poses a significant occupational health threat to nurses globally, exacerbated by demanding work environments that can hinder their own health-seeking behaviors. In Ghana, despite a high burden of non-communicable diseases and the exis… more…

Application of telerehabilitation in home care for older adult patients with postoperative hip fractures: A scoping review
Plos.org

Background As the older adults population grows, the incidence of hip fractures continues to rise, presenting a major challenge to healthcare systems. Traditional postoperative rehabilitation often struggles with continuity and accessibility, particularly for… more…

Differential impact of admission type and clinical complexity on diabetes hospitalization costs among African American and hispanic patients in Southeastern Virginia
Plos.org

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) imposes substantial healthcare costs with documented disparities among African Americans and Hispanic patients. To inform care delivery and resource allocation, this study identified hospitalization cost predictors among Afri… more…

Food insecurity and COVID-19-related experiences among people with HIV: A mixed methods analysis and conceptual framework
Plos.org

Food insecurity is a key driver of health disparities in the United States and globally, and is associated with increased likelihood of chronic diseases and poorer health outcomes. Social and economic disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic increased the lev… more…

Patient satisfaction with advanced practice physiotherapy internationally: A systematic mixed studies review
Plos.org

Introduction Advanced practice physiotherapy (APP) is internationally recognised as a higher level of practice involving expert clinical and analytical skills to manage complex patient needs. Patient satisfaction measures how pleased someone is with their car… more…

Redefining ‘normal’: A Canadian case study of cancer survivors’ experiences remaining and/or returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic
Plos.org

As cancer survival rates increase in Canada, a growing number of working-age individuals face challenges returning to work after treatment. This study examines the experiences of Canadian cancer survivors who remained in or returned to the workforce during th… more…

Associations among health literacy, anxiety symptoms, and health-related quality of life in Korean adults: A cross-sectional study with age-stratified analyses
Plos.org

Background Health literacy (HL) is a key determinant of physical and mental health outcomes; however, the relationships among HL, anxiety symptoms, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) remain unclear, and whether the effects of HL vary by age is unknown… more…

Icon Plc share plunge wipes out $5bn as Irish firm says revenue may have been overstated in 2023 and 2024
Independent.ie

Shareholders in Dublin-based clinical services giant Icon PLC were nursing paper losses of a staggering $5bn (€4.2bn) at one stage on Thursday, as the stock plunged in the wake of the shock announcement of an “ongoing internal investigation” into certain of t… more…

Australia's Top 10 Hottest Jobs in 2026 – These Careers Are Exploding Right Now
Ibtimes.com.au

Australia's labour market in 2026 continues to reflect a post-pandemic recovery shaped by an ageing population, rapid digital transformation, renewable-energy expansion and persistent skills shortages in health care, construction and technology. more…

UK public health system posts job ad for nurse focused on 'close-relative marriage'
Fox News

UK health agency advertises nursing role for families in cousin marriages linked to higher genetic risks for children in controversial health program. more…

UMSC to offer 150 nursing scholarships annually to address workforce shortage
The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Malaya Specialist Centre (UMSC) will offer 150 full scholarships each year for students enrolled in its diploma in nursing programme, says UM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman. Read full story more…

Pentagon may bar tuition aid for top universities in Pete Hegseth’s crackdown on ‘biased’ schools
CNN

Military officers could soon find dozens of top colleges and universities across the United States abruptly off limits for tuition assistance as part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign against schools he describes as being biased against the US mili… more…

What to look for when choosing residential care for your loved one
WHIO

The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver more…

$13 million secured for Maine’s health care workforce
WMTW Portland

Sen. Susan Collins secured the funding in the "labor, health and human services, and education appropriations bill." more…

2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards finalists announced
Stlmag.com

To recognize the remarkable efforts of nurses across the St. Louis region, St. Louis Magazine hosts its annual Excellence in Nursing Awards, presented by BJC HealthCare and Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing.  Over time, SLM has recognized more … more…

Health board condemned for leaving severely vulnerable children without nursing support
Nation.Cymru

Martin Shipton A health board has been criticised for not providing a nurse at a special school where some children are prone to life-threatening emergencies. Hannah Coles’ son Seb, now aged nine, has attended Ysgol Heol Goffa in Llanelli since he was three, … more…

Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Bill To Let Patients Use Medical Marijuana At Health Facilities - Marijuana Moment
Marijuana Moment

Hawaii lawmakers have advanced a bill to allow qualifying patients to access medical marijuana at health facilities. In one of the latest examples of states pursuing what’s known as “Ryan’s law”—a reference to a young medical cannabis patient in California wh… more…

Colorado Senators Advance Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use By Terminally Ill Patients In Health Facilities Such As Hospitals
Marijuana Moment

Colorado senators have advanced a bill to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in healthcare facilities such as hospitals. The Senate Health & Human Services Committee on Thursday unanimously approved the legislation from Sen. Kyle Mullica (… more…

State says Gracedale cited multiple times over 2025
Morning Call

Gracedale Nursing Home repeatedly ran afoul of the Pennsylvania Department of Health over the course of 2025. more…

5 huge health costs Medicare won’t pay that can wreck your retirement - NewsBreak
Newsbreak.com

Retirees often assume that once they hit 65, Medicare will pick up most of the medical tab and their biggest financial worries will fade. The reality is th more…

5 huge health costs Medicare won’t pay that can wreck your retirement - NewsBreak
Newsbreak.com

Retirees often assume that once they hit 65, Medicare will pick up most of the medical tab and their biggest financial worries will fade. The reality is th more…

What to look for when choosing residential care for your loved one
Associated Press

The need to move a loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility often comes suddenly — after a fall, a medical crisis or the loss of a caregiver. Experts say knowing what to look for can make a critical difference. Federal data and star ratings c… more…

Hours of tearful testimony result in pause to some Medicaid cuts for Coloradans with disabilities
The Colorado Sun

The cuts would have capped hours and lowered rates for parents caring for adults and children with severe disabilities more…

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap
Khabarhub.com

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal, presented in easily digestible summaries. Nepal’s economy shows a cautious outlook, with mixed signals from markets and policy. NEPSE slipped d… more…

Priya Sethi slams NC Govt over pharmacist recruitment, demands immediate syllabus revision under PCI guidelines
Statetimes.in

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: BJP J&K Vice President Priya Sethi, accompanied by party spokesperson Dr. Pardeep Mahotra and senior leader Parneesh Mahajan, addressed a press conference in Jammu highlighting the concerns of B.Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy) and D.Phar… more…