Acute Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: A Public Health Crisis
Image by topntp26 on Freepik Late last week a desperate 46-year-old woman contacted me. She was experiencing symptoms of acute…
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Ep 14 Knowledge is Power: the Nurse’s Role in Public Health Education with Michael Rogers
Ever wondered what nurses can do to drive change in healthcare? In this episode, Nurse Michael Rogers shares his inspiring…
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India’s Public Health Crisis: The Price of Privatisation
As a nation and as a population, India shares with its South and South-East Asian neighbours the legacy of a…
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Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – public health nurse explains the science behind the season
You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a…
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Public Health | Is Asia’s healthcare workforce ready for climate change?
Healthcare workers are at the frontline of the climate battle. As populations, particularly in Asia, confront the brutal realities of…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Safety: Balancing Rare Side Effects with Public Health Benefits
In the US, more than 13,000 recipients of COVID-19 vaccines have filed injury claims with the federal government. In India,…
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1 in 5 babies born via C-section in India, more in pvt facility than public: Study
Over one-fifth of deliveries in India are performed via caesarean section, with a higher proportion of these surgeries taking place…
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Parkinson’s is an economic burden on public health.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a long-term neurological disorder that leads to progressive disability. It mainly affects movement, causing symptoms like…
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