A nurse in the United States has apologised for letting “her guard down” after she was filmed ignoring social distancing and drinking at a crowded bar. Wisconsin nurse Katie Koutsky gave an interview last week to local TV station WTMJ after the state’s Supreme Court reversed stay-at-home measures. Ms Koutsky, who could be seen sitting… Read More »
At least 35% of adults in nine U.S. states were obese in 2018. The study did not give details about obesity in the other states but you can assume that it will also be high. Obesity is a public health crisis. This abundance of fat is more than a cosmetic problem. It is a major… Read More »
Although Nikki Jo Magnifico DDM was successfully practicing as an associate dentist in New Hampshire for the last decade, the Lincoln High School graduate felt a need to move back to her hometown of Ellwood City. So Magnifico did just that. She bought her new 620 Jefferson Ave practice from Dr. James Oberfeitinger on February 1,… Read More »
By CASEY QUINLAN, HELEN HASKELL, BILL ADAMS, JOHN JAMES, ROBERT R. SCULLY, and POPPY ARFORD Last year, the Patient Council of the Right Care Alliance conducted a survey in which over 1,000 Americans answered questions about what worried them most about their healthcare. We asked questions about access to care, concerns about misdiagnosis, and risks… Read More »
After a traumatic break-up five years ago and an illness in the family, Kat O’Connor began experiencing debilitating panic attacks and a constant stream of negative thoughts. During bouts of depression, she struggled to eat or even get out of bed in the morning. I remember standing at the bus stop round the corner from… Read More »
Radiologists say they are “very concerned” patients may not be cured of serious illnesses when demand for services increases, due to a lack of imaging equipment in the UK. The president of the Royal College of Radiologists has warned the service had been “woefully underfunded”. She said cleaning requirements because of coronavirus would reduce capacity.… Read More »