We investigated the prevalence and risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection, which included occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, inadequate IPC training, insufficient use of PPE at work, performing aerosol-generating procedures, hygiene measures, quarantine and household exposure.Study selectionWe used Covidence to streamline the production of the systematic review (Covidence systematic review software, Veritas Health Innovation, Melbourne, Australia. Available at www.covidence.org). The search from three databases (MEDLINE, Embase and Google Scholar) yielded a total of 498 studies, of which 370 studies were screened through titles and abstracts (Fig. 1). A total of 190 studies were thoroughly reviewed in full text. Of these, 63 studies met…
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Bakersfield, California (KBAK/KBFX) – Bakersfield health workers travel to Washington, D.C. to take on a potential Medicaid cut that could affect 15 million Californians, including around half a million residents of the Rep. David Baradao area. I'm protesting.”Thousands of people in Rep. Baradao's district could be at risk,” said Natalie Padilla, a pharmacy technician at Bakersfield. “If Medi-Cal funds are cut, the hospital will be closed and our community will feel the consequences. Will Rep. Baradao stand with us or will he abandon the people he represents? I want to know. This is not politics, it's about protecting. It ensures…
Long-term care providers and their advocates continue to show full support this week for the Maryland bill, which places the responsibility for investigating nursing homes in local government hands. Key testimony was presented to the Maryland Senate Finance Committee last week. Karrington Anderson, semi-policy director for the Maryland County Association, urged the committee to allow local agencies to visit nursing home sites and conduct a full investigation. “The provisions of this bill reflect strong state local partnerships: there are many nursing homes, but there are only a few in other counties, but all require accountability and effective enforcement. ” Anderson…
The healthcare industry has recently become a major goal for hackers. You may remember the 2024 Ascension Attack. The changes to the Healthcare breach were also massive. United Health initially claimed that 100 million Americans were affected, but later raised the number to 190 million. There are countless other incidents, and now you can add another incident to your list. Community Health Center, Inc, a Connecticut-based federally qualified health center. (CHC) discloses data breaches following criminal cyberattacks on its systems. The attack affected more than 1 million people in the USGet security alerts, expert tips – Sign up for our…
The deal is expected to close in Q3 2025. Credit: Klaus Vedfelt via Getty Images. US private equity firm Bain Capital has agreed to acquire Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s pharmaceutical unit Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma in a deal valued at approximately Y510bn ($3.3bn). The transaction follows a sale process initiated by Mitsubishi Chemical Group in September 2024, as reported by Nikkei Asia. In the 7 February announcement, the parent company said that continuous additional investments are essential for enhancing R&D capabilities and achieving further growth. It added that Bain’s expertise in healthcare investment was a key reason for its selection, offering Mitsubishi…
The agreement with the AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Foundation is projected to boost community health and local economy Access to quality healthcare helps communities like ours thrive. Since the Douglas County Health Department was established, your county leaders have been working to bring TaylorMade health solutions to Douglas County. At a regular business meeting on Jan. 28, the Douglas County Commissioner's committee voted to approve a $1 million beneficiary agreement with the AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Foundation. The funds will be used to acquire and install AdventHealth Castle Rock's cutting-edge vision RT radiation therapy system. The investment marks a major step forward…
The University of North Carolina Wilmington received a $25 million gift commitment from Dr. Yousry Sayed and his wife Linda '78, '85m to support healthcare initiatives and recruiting and retaining teachers. Their gifts are the biggest philanthropic commitment in the university's history, setting a new benchmark for generosity and vision at UNCW. “The University is deeply grateful for this historic gift from the two deeply committed Seahawks,” said UNCW Prime Minister Aswani K. Vorti. “These dear friends believe in the power of higher education to change lives, improve our communities and bring positive change to the world. Their gift commitment…
The state budget expenditure presented by Finance Minister Kn Balagopal in the Congress on Healthcare, which excludes health-related expenditures such as water and sanitation, is around 3,000 crore, accounting for 1.74% of the proposed total government expenditure.Given the World Health Organization's recommendation that the government designates at least 5% of annual spending in the health sector, it will recognize that it is not a substantial amount or allocation.The issue of government poor spending in the health sector has plagued public health-conscious nations like Kerala for the past decades.Over the years, several suggestions have been repeated to hike allocations to sectors,…
President Donald Trump's tariffs on China raise major concerns about the potential impact on healthcare costs, but the move could have a wide-ranging impact on the industry, but they have some people. It may not produce catastrophic results you may be expecting. Trade experts say. A survey by the Market Research Group's Black Book Research found that 84% of the healthcare consumers they asked would expect to see higher costs as the prices of medical treatments and drugs increased as a result of Trump's new tariffs. I knew there was. However, health policy expert Chris Pope said healthcare is “not…
The UK Government has confirmed that local authorities across England will receive a total public health grant of £3.66 billion for the financial year 2024-2025, providing much-needed resources to support health and wellbeing initiatives. This funding includes an uplift to cover the in-year cost impact of NHS pay awards for health services commissioned by local authorities, ensuring that frontline care and public health services remain sustainable. The grant remains ring-fenced for public health purposes, meaning that councils must use the funds to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities in their communities. This is particularly significant for residential and nursing homes,…