No winners from government rowing back on net-zero policies
Responding to Rishi Sunak’s announcement today (Wednesday) that the government is delaying some important climate targets, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said: “There’ll be no winners from this. Rowing back on net-zero goals could cost jobs, put up energy bills and damage the UK’s international reputation. “The government should be helping everyone to meet existing climate targets and secure the country’s long-term future. Not abandoning them for short-term political gain to please some members of the Conservative Party. “Reaching climate goals has to be a key priority, not a nice add-on when times...
Source: UNISON Health care news - September 20, 2023 Category: UK Health Authors: Anthony Barnes Tags: News Press release just transition net zero Source Type: news

When It Comes to Vaccine Strategy, Be Careful Comparing the U.S. to Other Countries
(MedPage Today) -- In recent weeks, some have been quick to criticize health policy decisions in the U.S. by pointing to decisions made in other countries. For example, the U.S. has a broad recommendation for the fall COVID-19 vaccine, while the...
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - September 20, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

CDC gives CMU $17.5M for outbreak/disease monitoring center
The money comes as part of the federal government's expanded effort against public health emergencies.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - September 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Paul J. Gough Source Type: news

Agri-Neo and Sesajal announce partnership to innovate food safety and quality for sesame seeds
Neo-Pure organic pasteurization technology strengthens Sesajal's international market leadership in sesame seeds TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Agri-Neo is pleased to announce its partnership with Sesajal, a Mexico-based global leader in oilseed and specialty oil...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: LIC Source Type: news

Stopping Medical Misinformation Requires Early Detection
(MedPage Today) -- PHILADELPHIA -- What's the best way to prevent health misinformation from spreading? Detect it early, Angelo Carusone, the president and CEO of Media Matters for America, said Tuesday at the Population Health Colloquium. ...
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - September 20, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Shortage of treatment for highly contagious itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites poses 'significant threat' to public health, UK health leaders warn
A shortage of key medications that treat scabies a highly contagious skin condition is a major threat senior UK dermatologists warn as they urge the Government to act to boost supplies.
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

India to mandate annual audit of pharma suppliers by drugmakers
India is set to make it mandatory for drugmakers to audit their raw material suppliers at least once a year, following concerns over the safety of its pharmaceutical industry. This comes after India-made cough syrups were linked to the deaths of 141 children worldwide. The move aims to reassure buyers and build trust in the industry.
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - September 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Considerations for the Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products During Major Disruptions Due to Disasters and Public Health Emergencies
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - September 20, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Doc Sues Over Vax Mandate; False Child Abuse Claims? FDA's Decongestant Delay
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Iowa Doc Sues Hospital Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate An Iowa-based physician who has been...
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - September 20, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Structural intervention at one bridge decreases the overall jumping suicide rate in Victoria, Australia - Dwyer J, Spittal MJ, Scurrah K, Pirkis J, Bugeja L, Clapperton A.
AIMS: There is clear evidence that installing safety barriers is effective in preventing jumping suicides from high-risk bridges with only moderate displacement to other nearby bridges. However, the impact of barriers on jumping suicides across broader geo...
Source: SafetyLit - September 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

AI-driven drowned-detection system for rapid coastal rescue operations - P D, Durairaj M, Subudhi S, Rao VVRM, Jayanthi J, Suganthi D.
Recent observations indicate that nearly 50% of the public frequently visit coastal areas during weekends, seeking the health benefits of natural sunlight and fostering familial bonds. Notably, a significant portion of these visitors are unaware of swimmin...
Source: SafetyLit - September 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Drowning, Suffocation Source Type: news

"The wild west:" nurse experiences of responding to the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting - Choi KR, Heilemann MSV, Romero SA, Peng K, Wu J, Sondereker D, Fisher C, Brymer M.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of nurses who responded to a public mass shooting in 2017. METHODS: This qualitative study was conducted with a sample of nurses who responded to a mass shooting, recruited purposi...
Source: SafetyLit - September 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

The risk of road traffic crashes for occupational drivers: a responsibility study with comparison to the general population - Guibert N, Martin JL, Gadegbeku B, Lagarde E, Charbotel B.
BACKGROUND: Road accidents are the leading type of work-related fatalities, but the impact of work-related travel on overall traffic safety has been scarcely studied. OBJECTIVE: The main objective of the present study was to assess drivers' relativ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

Impact of COVID-19 and telehealth on mental health in Bangladesh: a propensity score matching approach - Rahman S, Amit S, Kafy AA.
COVID-19 have deteriorated mental health conditions in Bangladesh. The study aims to examine the impact of COVID-19 on mental health conditions through the propensity score matching method and establish the relationship between telehealth usage on mental h...
Source: SafetyLit - September 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

A community rehabilitation and reablement model
NHS England -This guidance consists of best practice guidance that systems should consider in connection with their intermediate care and rehabilitation services and implement where appropriate locally and affordable within available budgets. The community rehabilitation model aims to increase capacity and access to high quality therapy-led rehabilitation assessments and interventions that are timely, safe and person-centred, for people discharged on intermediate care pathways from acute settings and virtual wards.GuidanceNHS England - publications
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - September 20, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: NHS performance and productivity Public health and health inequalities Quality of care and clinical outcomes Source Type: news

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