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- HMGA1 deficiency: a pathogenic link between tau pathology and insulin resistanceNew research suggests HMGA1 gene defects may link insulin resistance with tau-related neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease.→
- Haemophilus Influenzae (Frequently Asked Questions)Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) is a Gram-negative coccobacillus which was first identified in 1892. Some strains of H. influenzae have a polysaccharide (carbohydrate) capsule (outer covering).→
- Hand Foot and Mouth DiseaseHFMD is a common, mild, self-limiting viral infection in children, typically seen in summer/autumn childcare outbreaks, and is unrelated to animal foot-and-mouth disease.→
- Hand Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa: What You Need to KnowHFMD Outbreak Hits eThekwini Schools & Daycares—Parents & Educators Urged to Stay Alert!→
- Health Department Calls For Calm amid Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) OutbreakHealth Dept Urges Calm as HFMD Outbreak Hits KwaZulu-Natal—Officials Work to Contain Spread in Durban Area!→
- Health Department Calls For Vigilance As Three New Mpox Cases Are DetectedMpox Alert: Three Cases Confirmed in South Africa—Public Urged to Stay Vigilant as Clade I Virus Spreads Globally!→
- Health Department confirms the deaths of tourists from severe acute respiratory infectionThe Department is working with the NICD and Gauteng Health Department authorities to conduct contact tracing to stop potential spread of the virus by identifying and monitoring individuals who may have been exposed to the infected persons.→
- Health Department, NICD monitoring Nipah virus outbreakNipah virus is a zoonotic virus, usually transmitted from animals like bats to humans, but can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people.→
- Health Inequities are Shortening Lives by DecadesWHO warns: Social factors slash life expectancy by decades—beyond healthcare, equity is key to better health.→
- Healthcare AI adoption up, but data and integration challenges persistAdmin to diagnosis: 58% of providers use AI for billing and coding, 44% for clinical insights and imaging.→
- Healthcare professionals’ knowledge and attitudes on termination of pregnancy in eThekwiniLegal Yet Unsafe: Study Explores Healthcare Professionals' Views on Abortion Services in South Africa’s Public Clinics!→
- Healthy lifestyles may offset dementia, stroke risk linked to telomere lengthA study found an ageing biomarker, short telomeres, linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression. Crucially, a healthy lifestyle significantly offsets these risks, even with shorter telomeres. This highlights the importance of lifestyle choices in mitigating age-related brain health decline.→
- Hepatitis C (Frequently Asked Questions)Hepatitis C often goes unnoticed, 70–85% of infections become chronic and can lead to serious complications.→
- High-Dose Versus Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Older AdultsInfluenza causes substantial morbidity and mortality,1 particularly in high-risk groups such as older adults and individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD).→
- High‐ versus low‐dose phototherapy for neonatal jaundiceNeonatal hyperbilirubinaemia is the term that is used to describe elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood of a neonate.→
- Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Anxiety subscale (HADS‐A) for detecting anxiety disorders in adultsA Cochrane review of 67 studies (18,467 participants) assessed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Anxiety subscale (HADS-A) for anxiety screening.→
- Hospital admissions for strokes rise by 28% since 2004 – as NHS urges the public to ‘Act FAST'Stroke Admissions Surge 28% Over 20 Years—Is Aging and Lifestyle Taking a Toll on Cardiovascular Health?→
- Hospital-based outbreak detection system saves livesNew outbreak detection tech saves lives, stops infections—Pitt-UPMC study urges nationwide hospital rollout.→
- How do butter vs. plant-based oils compare in terms of death, cancer risk?Swapping butter for plant-based oils like olive or canola may cut risk of early death and cancer by 17%, new study shows.→
- How genAI and precision medicine will change healthcare in 2025AI in Healthcare 2025: Sheba Medical Center Expert Predicts Boom in Provider-Facing Tech to Ease Burnout and Cut Costs!→
- How is caring paternalism feasible in the intensive care unit? – an ethnographic studyA Chinese ethnographic study in an ICU, viewed through the ethics of care, found that medical paternalism (strict rules, limited visitation/decision-making) caused patient emotional isolation and diminished autonomy. While justified for safety, this traditional approach neglects patients' emotional needs. The study advocates integrating compassionate, individualised care strategies with clinical safety to create a more humane and scientifically robust ICU model.→
- How leveraging cardiac data via RPM can help overcome many clinical challengesPhilips' connected care leader says remote patient monitoring can ease hospital strain, boost retention, and expand capacity.→
- How one pathologist AI assistant is improving oncology diagnostic resultsIn response to a severe pathology workforce shortage, particularly in molecular pathology, NeoGenomics has developed a generative AI-powered "Pathology Assistant". The tool drafts interpretive reports for genomic tests, aiming to reduce pathologists' time per case, standardise results, and improve throughput. This is intended to address workforce bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and ultimately lead to faster, more consistent results for cancer patients.→
- How to work through the 'messy middle' of an EHR implementationWhat about the period immediately before bringing the new EHR fully online – mid-implementation, pre-transformation?→
- Human rights in patient care: a special collectionHuman Rights in Health Care: Special Collection Explores Equity, Law, and Care for Marginalized Groups and Providers Alike!→
- Hydrocortisone for the prevention of postoperative delirium in digestive surgery (HyPOD)A multi-centre, placebo-controlled trial is investigating the effectiveness of hydrocortisone (HC) in preventing postoperative delirium (POD) in digestive surgery patients.→