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Randomized controlled trial on the effect of 1 ‐hour infusion of vincristine versus push injection on neuropathy in children with cancer (final analysis)
Conclusion1-hour infusion of vincristine is not protective against VIPN. However, in patients receiving concurrent azoles, 1-hour infusion may be less toxic. The difference in treatment outcome is most likely the result of differences in risk profile.
Source: Cancer Medicine - September 21, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Aniek Uittenboogaard, Marleen H. Berg, Floor C. H. Abbink, Jos W. R. Twisk, Inge M. Sluis, Cor Bos, Marry M. Heuvel ‐Eibrink, Heidi Segers, Christophe Chantrain, Jutte Werff ten Bosch, Leen Willems, Gertjan J. L. Kaspers, Mirjam Esther Vel Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

‘Only God Can Thank You’: Female Health Workers Fight to Be Paid
Community health workers put in long hours to protect people in developing countries from diseases such as malaria, Covid-19 and H.I.V. But most are compensated minimally, or not paid at all.
Source: NYT Health - September 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Stephanie Nolen and Tiksa Negeri Tags: Wages and Salaries Medicine and Health Politics and Government Women and Girls Strikes Developing Countries Labor and Jobs Organized Labor Volunteers and Community Service Gates, Bill and Melinda, Foundation General Assembly (UN) Glo Source Type: news

As Canada moves toward 3-year training for family doctors, some worry about worsening shortages
The College of Family Physicians of Canada wants to increase the length of a family medicine residency from two years to three, as a way of preparing doctors for more complex patients. But the plan is raising concerns it will increase the shortage of doctors at a time when some six million Canadians don't have access.
Source: CBC | Health - September 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

How Could Digital Technology Make An Impact On Primary Care?
I truly hope that very soon I do not have to make an appointment at the GP when I suspect signs of a disease, but my GP will send me a message that she spotted something irregular in my latest test results and my digital health data, so I’d better visit. Let me show you in detail how primary care should be carried out in the future! Digital health should become an organic part of primary care in the future I live a fairly healthy life. I use data to improve my lifestyle and to make better decisions by optimising my sleep pattern, my physical, my cognitive or my emotional abilities; and I had several genetic tests....
Source: The Medical Futurist - September 21, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: berci.mesko Tags: Digital Health Research Healthcare Innovation technology wearables GP primary care general practitioner Source Type: blogs

Sudan: North Darfur Hospitals Overwhelmed As Malaria, Dengue Surge
[Dabanga] El Fasher -- Doctors in the North Darfur capital of El Fasher have voiced concern at the rising tide of malaria cases, especially among children. Hospitals in the city report being overwhelmed by hundreds of cases daily. This is exacerbated by undercapacity, as the large El Fasher Teaching Hospital has been closed due to the war, and is now reportedly serving as a military barracks.
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - September 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Malaria Sudan Source Type: news

Ethiopia: Rights Body Reports Death of Three People From Infectious Disease At Detention Facility
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) confirmed yesterday the death of three detainees by a pest-borne outbreak at a temporary detention center located in Gelan Kifle Ketema(district) of Sheger City, in Oromia regional state.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 21, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Ethiopia Health and Medicine Human Rights Source Type: news

Rwanda: How Economic Factors Influence the State of Public Health
[New Times] The economic determinants of public health are fundamental factors that significantly impact the overall well-being and health outcomes of a community. These determinants include income and socioeconomic status, as families or individuals with higher incomes and better socioeconomic conditions often have greater access to improved healthcare, nutrition, education, and housing, which in turn, positively influence their health.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 21, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance Central Africa East Africa Governance Health and Medicine Rwanda Source Type: news

Clinical guideline highlights for the hospitalist: Pediatric direct hospital admission
GUIDELINE TITLE: Direct Admission to the Hospital for Children in the United StatesRELEASE DATE: March 3, 2023PRIOR VERSION(S): n/aDEVELOPER: American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Hospital CareFUNDING SOURCE: American Academy of PediatricsTARGET POPULATION: Children who are potential candidates for direct hospital admission
Source: Journal of Hospital Medicine - September 21, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Lauren B. Nassetta, Brittany Marlin, Paul Scalici Tags: CLINICAL GUIDELINE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE HOSPITALIST Source Type: research

Malawi: First Lady Shares Malawi's Success in TB Fight in New York
[Nyasa Times] Malawi'S First Lady Monica Chakwera has shared the successes of Malawi in fighting against tuberculosis (TB) in the country during the End Tuberculosis Innovation Summit held alongside the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
Source: AllAfrica News: Tuberculosis - September 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Health and Medicine Malawi Southern Africa Tuberculosis Source Type: news

Tanzania: Tanzania Records Achievements in Addressing NTDs
[Daily News] TANZANIA : TANZANIA has largely reduced Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), including lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminths, trachoma, elephantiasis and hydrocele.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 21, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Tanzania Source Type: news

South Africa: Aspen's Covid Vaccine Facility in Gqeberha Switches to Making Insulin for Africa
[Daily Maverick] Aspen South Africa will soon deliver millions of vials of human insulin to patients in Africa at a low cost after reaching an agreement with Novo Nordisk.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 21, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Coronavirus Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news

Sierra Leone: Helping Pregnant Women Access Timely Healthcare in Sierra Leone
[MSF] "When I went into labour, I started making my way to the nearest health centre, but then I felt one of my two babies coming, so I spread my cloth under a mango tree and gave birth on my own," says Musa Yahyah, an Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) patient in Sierra Leone.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 21, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Aid and Assistance External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa NGOs and Civil Society Sierra Leone West Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news

St Johns Medical center Oxnard, ca- sound physicians?
Hi ! Im looking around at hospitalist jobs, anyone have experiencing with St Johns medical center in Oxnard? They have sound physicians group, I heard that sound physicians really depends on the group that is actually working in the hospital. It can vary from horrid to ok?? Please help a newbie hospitalist in the making !
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SOCalXtine Tags: Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties Source Type: forums

Nigeria: Prioritising Maternal Nutrition in Nigeria - an Imperative for Brighter Futures
[Nigeria Health Watch] Editor's note: A healthy future starts with a healthy baby, and a healthy baby starts with a healthy mother. In this thought leadership piece, Olubunmi Oyebanji shares how we can create a brighter future for families by prioritising maternal nutrition.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 21, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria Nutrition West Africa Source Type: news

CHEEZHENG PAIN RELIEVEING PLASTER (camphor) plaster Tibet Cheezheng Tibetan Medicine Co. Ltd.
Updated Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EDT
Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates - September 21, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: alerts

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