Show Article with tag "healthcare and medicine"

The Growing Concern Over Digital Exclusion Among Older Adults Millions of older adults in the UK are facing significant challenges due to limited or no access to the internet. According to Age UK, many struggle with everyday tasks such as paying for parking and scheduling appointments with the National Health Service (NHS). This issue is […]

Addressing Oral Health Challenges in Low-Income Communities In many low-income communities across the Philippines, oral health often takes a backseat to more immediate concerns. This isn’t due to a lack of care but rather because access to dental services and education is limited or simply not available. Recognizing this issue, Dr. Samantha Bernardo has taken […]

AI Tools in Medical Records: A Growing Concern for GPs General practitioners (GPs) are being urged to remain vigilant when using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate medical notes. These tools, which often listen to patient consultations and automatically create summaries, have become increasingly common in general practice. However, concerns are mounting about the accuracy […]

The Rising Concern of Ultra-Processed Foods in the American Diet A recent report has revealed a concerning trend in the American diet: the majority of calories consumed by both children and adults come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). These foods, which are heavily processed and often contain additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients, have become a staple […]

A Tragic Mistake and the Systemic Failures That Followed A two-month-old baby, Bellamere Arwyn Duncan, died from a fatal overdose of phosphate medication. The incident has sparked widespread concern about safety protocols in pharmacies and the responsibilities of healthcare professionals involved in dispensing prescriptions. The tragedy has also left a grieving family questioning how such […]

The Digital Divide and the Challenges Faced by Older People As the world becomes increasingly reliant on digital services, many older people in the UK are being left behind. According to Age UK, millions of older individuals rarely or never use the internet, which can make everyday tasks like paying for parking or booking NHS […]