One day at an Idaho hospital, half the newborns Dr. Tom Patterson saw didn’t get the vitamin K shots that have been given to babies for decades to prevent potentially deadly bleeding. On another recent day, more than a quarter didn’t get the shot. Their parents wouldn’t allow it. “When you look at a child … Read more
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released a new clinical booklet aimed at strengthening tobacco and nicotine cessation services in primary health care, as countries in the Americas face shifting consumption patterns, rising chronic disease burdens and renewed policy efforts to reduce preventable health risks. “Tobacco dependence is a chronic, relapsing condition that requires … Read more
On the occasion of World Health Day, Titan Smart has unveiled its ‘Vitality Score’ feature, now available across Titan and Fastrack smartwatch companion apps. This innovative addition introduces a 100-point health tracking system designed to assess multiple dimensions of well-being, including movement, rest, exertion, and consistency. By focusing on daily habits rather than short-term activity … Read more
Wahlbeck K, Westman J, Nordentoft M, Gissler M, Laursen TM. Outcomes of Nordic mental health systems: Life expectancy of patients with mental disorders. Br J Psychiatry. 2011;119:453–8. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.110.085100. Article Google Scholar Lawrence D, Hancock KJ, Kisely S. The gap in life expectancy from preventable physical illness in psychiatric patients in Western Australia: retrospective analysis of … Read more