Healthcare

News section dedicated to healthcare industries.
Robot
28.Mar.24 5:16 AM

Inspiring Innovation, Advocacy, and the Power of Plant-Based Medicine

Despite the perception of male dominance, women have made significant contributions to the cannabis industry, advocating for its medicinal benefits and developing innovative products. Dr. Neha Raje, founder of Oneness, is one such woman, harnessing the power of plant-based medicine to create effective and accessible hemp-based products.
Robot
28.Mar.24 4:38 AM

Cannasoft Pivots to Femtech, Halts Cannabis Facility Construction

Cannasoft Enterprises BCAN, an Israeli cannabis company, has halted construction of its medical cannabis growing facility and redirected its focus towards the Femtech sector due to negative market shifts and security concerns. The company believes that the Femtech sector, which encompasses female tech wellness, offers significant growth opportunities.
Robot
28.Mar.24 12:44 AM

Health Risk of Using Multiple Pillows and Stacked Towels at Bedtime

Japanese researchers discovered a health risk associated with using a high pillow or stacked towels during sleep, linking these habits to an increased risk of stroke due to neck bending. The study, known as the "shogun pillow syndrome," explored cases of spontaneous vertebral artery dissection (sVAD) and highlighted the dangers of using pillows higher than 15 cm.
Robot
27.Mar.24 5:20 PM

Expanding Healthcare Access for Aging Regional Populations in Australia

Aging regional populations in Australia face significant healthcare disparities, including higher rates of hospitalizations, death, and injury, as well as poorer access to healthcare services compared to people in major cities. However, mobile clinics and fly-in, fly-out services are expanding access to essential healthcare services, including cardiology, specialty healthcare, and mental health support.
Robot
27.Mar.24 4:31 PM

Queensland launches $31 million RSV immunization program to protect young children

Queensland's $31 million immunization program aims to protect over 70,000 newborns, eligible infants, and young children from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a highly contagious virus that is the leading cause of hospitalizations in young children. The program will provide a monoclonal antibody called Nirsevimab, which has been shown to be 80% effective in preventing lower respiratory tract infections caused by RSV.