In the Northern Hemisphere, summer travel is rapidly approaching. While it’s a season of excitement and relaxation, it also marks a time when the risk of contracting viruses is significantly higher. With people traveling from various regions and gathering in popular destinations, the spread of illnesses like norovirus and influenza is particularly prevalent. To ensure […]

In critical care, the accurate monitoring of vital signs is paramount. A Mortality rates among adult critical care patients with unusual or extreme values of vital signs and other physiological parameters: a retrospective study recently published in Acute and Critical Care by Harding, Pompei, Burmistrov and Pompei underscores the critical role that vital signs play […]

Healthcare technology is rapidly advancing and wireless connectivity is becoming increasingly vital in hospitals worldwide, including China. This case study explores the integration of wireless connectivity in temperature monitoring at Shanghai Kongjiang Hospital, a medical institution affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. The focus is on the use of the Exergen Temporal […]

Lately, there has been a noticeable uptick in the number of sore throat cases affecting both children and adults. Chief Physician Li Dong from the Beijing You’an Hospital’s Infection Comprehensive Department reports a slight increase in patients with respiratory diseases this month. These primarily involve common upper respiratory tract infections, influenza, and a very low […]

In recent weeks, India has been gripped by a severe heatwave, pushing temperatures to a staggering 50°C and beyond, marking a critical situation for the region. Such extreme temperatures, some of the highest recorded on the planet, are not just uncomfortable but deadly. The India Meteorological Department noted an unprecedented peak at 52.9°C on the […]

The landscape of healthcare has been dynamically evolving, especially in the realm of telehealth, which has seen a significant uptick in adoption over recent years. Nursing duties in hospitals have been significantly affected by this. According to the latest findings from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, conducted by the Health Resources and Services […]

Fever is typically understood as a common bodily response, usually indicative of an infection. However, not all fevers are caused by infectious agents. Known as “non-infectious fever,” this condition can arise from a variety of other causes. This article delves into the nature of non-infectious fevers, their causes, diagnosis, and why regular monitoring with a […]

Recent developments across Europe, the United States, and Canada suggest an escalating concern regarding the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus. Governments and health agencies are currently considering the implementation of targeted vaccination programs to protect high-risk groups, including dairy workers, veterinarians, and laboratory technicians, who are most likely to come into direct contact with […]

In response to the growing threat posed by the H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, New Zealanders are being urged to enhance their pandemic preparedness efforts. This call to action comes as the H5N1 virus continues to evolve and infect a wider range of hosts, including recent cases in cattle in the United States. […]

Burnout among healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, has become a prominent issue, contributing significantly to the increasing rates of turnover within the industry. This phenomenon is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment. One of the key factors contributing to burnout is the demanding and often time-intensive nature of routine tasks, […]