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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

120 doctors speak out against Albury Wodonga Health management

More than 100 doctors from Albury Wodonga Health have voted no confidence in the executive management amid governance concerns and controversial redevelopment plans.

Mar 11 • 20:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A Day After the Gas Fire in Letná. Damage of 20 Million, Crisis Staff Addresses the Kindergarten and Doctor

The article discusses the aftermath of a gas fire in Letná, where damages are estimated at 20 million, and a crisis staff meeting addresses the situation regarding local kindergarten and healthcare services.

Mar 11 • 12:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

POSTIMEES UKRAINE ⟩ Three employees from Estonian hospitals gained combat experience from frontline Kherson

Three representatives from Estonian hospitals visited Kherson, Ukraine, to learn about crisis management in medical facilities located near the frontline.

Mar 10 • 17:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

IWD: Lagos celebrates female sanitation workers, approves free healthcare

Lagos Waste Management Authority celebrated female sanitation workers on International Women’s Day with free medical screenings and recognition awards.

Mar 10 • 14:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Currently not recognizing the mandatory indication of diagnoses on sick leave forms as an optimal solution

The Latvian Ministry of Health is assessing various approaches for data collection regarding the most common causes of sick leave, including mandatory diagnosis codes.

Mar 10 • 04:24 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Enormous Price Difference in Weight Management Medications

There is a significant price disparity in weight management drugs in Iceland, with differences of up to 140 percent between the cheapest and the most expensive options.

Mar 7 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Criminal proceedings closed regarding the baby corpse found at the "Ķīvītes" landfill

The criminal investigation concerning the baby found at the Ķīvītes landfill has been closed as no crime was determined to have been committed against the child, as confirmed by expert analysis.

Mar 5 • 10:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Pharmaceutical Bio News] Daewoong Pharmaceutical Introduces Employee Health Management Platform

Daewoong Pharmaceutical has launched an integrated employee health management platform called 'Biz 36.5', developed in collaboration with a digital health care company.

Mar 5 • 04:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Everyone taking statins needs to know about ezetimibe

A new study suggests that combining statins with ezetimibe can significantly improve cholesterol management and potentially save thousands of lives annually.

Mar 3 • 13:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CRM opens inquiry to investigate possible ethical violations in reports at Metropolitano Hospital, in PB

The Medical Council of Paraíba (CRM-PB) has opened an inquiry into possible medical errors in reports at the Metropolitano Dom José Maria Pires Hospital in Santa Rita, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 16:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Pay 400 thousand. The hospital threatens the doctor who spoke about the management's practices

A doctor faces threats of a significant financial penalty from a hospital for speaking out about its management practices.

Feb 27 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Raul Laasik to Lead Elva Hospital

Raul Laasik has been appointed as the new head of Elva Hospital in Estonia, bringing a background in orthopedic and spinal surgery from several university hospitals in Finland.

Feb 26 • 12:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Intensivists Demand a National Organized Network for ECMO Therapy, the Technique That Keeps People Alive When Everything Fails

Intensivists in Spain are calling for a national network to organize ECMO therapy, highlighting its uneven distribution and reliance on voluntary efforts from healthcare professionals.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"I see no other way than to transfer individuals from the hospital"

The article discusses the need to transfer patients from hospitals under certain conditions in Iceland.

Feb 26 • 00:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Crisis manager takes over Pelhřimov hospital, restrictions on non-urgent surgeries remain in place since March

Pelhřimov hospital is under the management of a crisis manager, with ongoing restrictions on non-urgent surgeries that have been in effect since March.

Feb 25 • 11:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Antibiotic-resistant Deaths Reach 20,000 a Year... Government Expands 'Prescription Management' to General Hospitals

The South Korean government plans to expand its antibiotic prescription management initiative, currently in a pilot phase at select hospitals, to all general hospitals by 2027 to combat antibiotic misuse and resistance.

Feb 25 • 07:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After controversies, the outsourcing process of a hospital in the interior of Acre is suspended

The outsourcing process for the management of the Regional Hospital of Alto Acre in Brazil was suspended due to controversies surrounding it.

Feb 25 • 00:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctors and nurses investigated for the death of a retired teacher in a hospital in Acre

An investigation into medical negligence has been initiated concerning the death of 84-year-old retired teacher Nadir Nazaré Gomes de Souza after poor sodium management in a hospital in Rio Branco, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 17:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The former head of Brno hospitals Piler should become the director of Kyjov Hospital

The next director of Kyjov Hospital is expected to be Piler, a former head of hospitals in Brno.

Feb 24 • 09:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

A Different Direction and Secret Matters. The Head of the Council on the Reasons for the Dismissal of the Director of VZP Kabátek

The article discusses the reasons behind the dismissal of the director of VZP, Kabátek, as explained by the head of the council.

Feb 23 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Strengthening the Stroke Unit and Trauma Services at Jēkabpils Regional Hospital, Says Minister

Latvian Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri emphasizes the need to enhance the stroke unit and trauma services at Jēkabpils Regional Hospital during a meeting with the hospital's management.

Feb 23 • 16:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

What experts want you to know about endometriosis surgery

Experts express concerns about the management of endometriosis surgery in Australia, highlighting the need for adherence to updated best practice guidelines.

Feb 23 • 04:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

One doctor holds three management positions

A doctor in Iceland manages three administrative roles while the healthcare system faces significant physician shortages.

Feb 20 • 12:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Patients discontinue weight loss medications too early because they are expensive, then they have a yo-yo effect, says doctor Fábryová

Doctor Ľubomíra Fábryová discusses the challenges patients face when discontinuing expensive weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro too soon, leading to the common yo-yo effect in weight management.

Feb 20 • 09:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Hospital managers face a strike: "We can't do anything. We are tied hand and foot"

Hospital managers in Spain are struggling to maintain essential services amidst an ongoing strike, leading to operational disruptions and unfulfilled patient needs.

Feb 20 • 00:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Before the transfer to Argentina, Samid thanked Uruguay and again pointed out the management of Scioli

Businessman Alberto Samid was transferred from Uruguay to Buenos Aires in a medical aircraft due to his health conditions.

Feb 18 • 16:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mite infestation alarm at Policlinico di Bari, unions report 20 cases and management downsizes: 'There are 4'

A potential outbreak of scabies at the Policlinico di Bari has led to conflicting reports about the number of affected healthcare workers, with unions claiming 20 cases while hospital management states there are only 4.

Feb 18 • 12:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Salamina: Administrative examination for the death of a patient after a visit to a Health Center

An administrative examination has been initiated regarding the death of a patient who visited the Salamina Health Center, aimed at understanding the management of the incident and adherence to medical protocols.

Feb 17 • 16:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pain treatment in hospitals. NFZ detects irregularities. Behind it are the finances

The National Health Fund (NFZ) has uncovered financial irregularities in pain treatment services in several hospitals, indicating unnecessary use of public funds.

Feb 17 • 12:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The socialists report to the Prosecutor's Office the reuse of sanitary material by Ribera Salud in the hospital of Elche

The PSPV has filed a complaint with the Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Alicante regarding alleged irregularities in the management of the University Hospital of Vinalopó.

Feb 17 • 10:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"They are closed". The case of biblical waiting lists in Emilia-Romagna for medical services

The healthcare system in Emilia-Romagna is facing severe challenges with endless waiting lists for medical services, raising concerns about the management of healthcare requests in the region.

Feb 16 • 13:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Between Spinal Anesthesia and Epidural... Which One Gives You the 'Magic Option' for Pain-Free Delivery?

The article explores the differences between spinal and epidural anesthesia for women considering cesarean deliveries, highlighting their effects, application, and recovery.

Feb 16 • 02:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula participates in the inauguration of the 24-hour Emergency Center at Cardoso Fontes Federal Hospital in the Southwest Zone of Rio

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva inaugurated the new 24-hour Emergency Center at Cardoso Fontes Federal Hospital in Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro, as part of its restructuring process after management was decentralized to the municipality.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Health is evaluating the state's participation in the management of Vidzeme Hospital

The Latvian Ministry of Health is exploring closer collaboration and potential state involvement in the management of Vidzeme Hospital to strengthen regional healthcare services.

Feb 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mari Krass: Leadership Crisis in Estonian Healthcare Institutions

Mari Krass discusses the persistent leadership crisis in Estonian healthcare institutions, highlighted by mass departures of medical teams from hospitals.

Feb 13 • 07:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Crisis Manager to Lead Pelhřimov Hospital on a Half-Time Basis

The Pelhřimov Hospital in Czechia will be managed by a crisis manager on a part-time basis following recent challenges.

Feb 12 • 14:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The government manages the property of dementia patients... 'Dementia Care Asset Management Support' will be implemented in April

Starting in April, the South Korean government will implement a pilot project to help manage the properties of dementia patients through a new service.

Feb 12 • 08:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Visits only 7 days a month. Cancellations? Without patients' knowledge

In Campania, Italy, there are serious concerns regarding the management of medical appointment cancellations, with allegations suggesting that patients are uninformed about their own appointment status.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Industrial harmony as catalyst for Nigeria’s health renaissance

The article discusses the importance of industrial harmony between labor and management in improving Nigeria's health sector, referencing historical labor disputes in healthcare globally.

Feb 12 • 00:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

After the chief physician, the head nurse of surgery also leaves the Znojmo Hospital. Due to the director

The head nurse of the surgical department at Znojmo Hospital has resigned following the departure of the chief physician, reportedly due to issues with the hospital's management.

Feb 11 • 07:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Key Points of the Public Health Bill: Can It Succeed? What Happens with Hospitals Like Torrejón?

The Spanish government has introduced a public health bill aimed at ensuring that public healthcare management takes precedence over private interests, particularly in the wake of controversies surrounding private management in hospitals like Torrejón.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council recommends replacement of hospital management in Teresina after allegations

The Health Council of Teresina has recommended the replacement of the administrative team at the Municipal Hospital Dr. Alberto Neto following accusations of misconduct and poor patient care.

Feb 10 • 15:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government approves a draft law to prioritize public management of healthcare that repeals Aznar's 1997 law

The Spanish government has approved a draft law favoring public health management and repealing the 1997 law that allowed for private healthcare models.

Feb 10 • 12:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Study: Finland could become a leader in utilizing health data for artificial intelligence

A recent report indicates that Finland has the potential to become a frontrunner in using health data with artificial intelligence, but significant reforms are necessary.

Feb 9 • 23:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Health North announces cuts of 576 million kroner

Health North has announced a plan to cut 576 million kroner in 2026 to balance the budgets of hospitals in Northern Norway.

Feb 9 • 08:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

New Updates to Hypertension Treatment Protocols

New guidelines issued by the American Heart Association aim to improve the management of hypertension for Americans, reflecting recent scientific evidence and maintaining key definitions of blood pressure categories.

Feb 7 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Playing with trust in healthcare

The public-private management model of hospitals in Madrid leads to recurrent cost overruns and legal disputes.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Airef denounces the "structural deficiency" in the management of sick leave in Spain and warns of the risk of "unnecessary extensions"

The Independent Fiscal Authority (Airef) highlights a structural deficiency in the management of temporary incapacity in Spain, noting a 60% increase in cases since 2017 and a rise in average sick leave duration.

Feb 4 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Santaros Clinics Have Returned to Regular Work Rhythm: The Crisis is Over

Santaros Clinics have resumed normal operations after a period of high patient occupancy, which had reached nearly 98% in various departments.

Feb 2 • 12:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

There are no reasons for my dismissal. "On the contrary," said the now former head of the VZP recently

Zdeněk Kabátek, the former director of the General Health Insurance Company (VZP), claims he was unjustly dismissed after stating his confidence in management over the past thirteen years.

Jan 19 • 04:30 UTC

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