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Patients who expect antibiotics for common conditions are at risk for antibiotic overuse, making education about the risks of misuse and resistance important for both clinicians and the public. Research: Lack of knowledge about antibiotic risks contributes to primary care patients’ expectations of antibiotics for common conditions. Image credit: New Africa / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in The Annals of Family Medicine, researchers examined predictors and prevalence of antibiotic expectations among patients with common conditions and conditions. More than 93% of patients expected antibiotics for one or more common symptoms, and higher expectations were observed among patients in…

SYDNEY , Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Skin irritation is a common concern for workers who frequently wear gloves, raising awareness of the need for sustainable product choices. This has led to a growing demand for gloves that not only protect the skin but also minimize their impact on the environment. In response, Mun Australia has launched new GloveOn COATS® (Colloidal Oatmeal Active Therapeutic System) biodegradable nitrile examination gloves. These gloves combine environmentally friendly, biodegradable options with innovative technology that protects skin health by reducing the risk of contact dermatitis and irritation during prolonged wear.Mun Australia Country Director Leonard Brown…

Your support helps us tell the storyClose for more detailsOur mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds accountability and uncovers the truth.Every donation counts, whether it’s $5 or $50.Please support us in providing agenda-free journalism.Health officials are warning of a decline in flu vaccinations after data showed 18,000 flu-related deaths in the past two years.Eligible people are being urged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from winter viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which hospitalizes tens of thousands of children each year.Britain’s Health and Safety Executive warned that one in four people in clinical risk groups, or…

Most Florida Blue members who use Baptist Health hospitals and doctors could lose in-network rates for medical services covered by their current contracts by Tuesday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Blue and Baptist Health face a Monday deadline to reach an agreement amid rocky negotiations on a new contract that would keep Baptist Health’s hospitals and physicians in the insurer’s network. are. If no agreement is reached by Monday, most Florida Blue members who want to continue using Baptist Health hospitals and doctors will lose in-network rates for medical services covered by their current contracts starting Tuesday. . Baptist Health said…

You can now listen to NEWFox News articles! Vice President Kamala Harris likes to say that Donald Trump is only in it for himself, not the American people. Now, this weekend we saw Harris throw small businesses under the bus for her own political gain in a picture-perfect example of psychological projection.On Saturday, Republican Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance tried to walk into Pittsburgh’s famous Primanti Brothers sandwich shop, but was barred from entering. This greatly disappointed waiting voters, some of whom recorded the event on their cellphones in anger.Vance isn’t allowed to campaign at Pittsburgh’s gastronomic landmark – despite…

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Sunday that requires major health insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization. This is a victory for reproductive health advocates amid national concerns about the future of access to fertility treatment.The bill also expands medical benefits to LGBTQ+ families who want children and changes the definition of infertility for insurance purposes to include “the inability to reproduce as an individual or with a partner without medical intervention.” . “California is a state that prides itself on reproductive freedom, and that includes increasing access to fertility services to help people who want to…

The CEO of hospital operator Steward Healthcare, which filed for bankruptcy protection in May, is resigning after failing to testify before a U.S. Senate committee.Dr. Ralph de la Torre oversaw a network of about 30 hospitals across the United States, including eight in Florida. The Texas-based company’s troubled recent history has drawn scrutiny from elected officials in the New England state where some of the former hospitals are located.A spokesperson for Mr. de la Torre said Saturday that he had “amicably parted ways with Mr. Steward on mutually agreeable terms,” ​​adding that he was “a tireless advocate for improving reimbursement…

A sandwich shop created a meal after J.D. Vance’s unannounced visit and turned away the vice presidential candidate on the campaign trail.The senator attempted to enter Primanti Brothers in North Versailles, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but was turned away by staff who were alarmed by his entourage’s sudden arrival.The 90-year-old store has since pivoted to serving Vance and his team, prompting a boycott from in-store customers who wanted to meet President Donald Trump’s running mate. averted the threat ofVance later calmed tensions by telling supporters in the parking lot outside that the store and its staff were not to blame. Pennsylvania is…

It’s easy to think that all bankers dress the same. (The @midtownuniform Instagram account once went viral and hilariously admitted as much.) But if you pay close attention, you might start to notice subtle markers of hierarchy. “It’s the little things that really tell a story about your position in a company and how you interact with your co-workers,” says the costumer tasked with a wardrobe upgrade for this season of HBO’s sleeper hit “Industry.” says designer Laura Smith. The story of a group of ambitious bankers navigating the cutthroat world of high finance. “Everyone has very little element of…

Published 9 minutes ago9 minutes ago • Bookmarks: 2 Merchants and artisans sell their wares at Holland’s Landing September 29, 2024As Margaret Horan watches, local merchants and artisans set up a ring of tents on the lawn of Holland’s Landing to sell their wares and the Beekman Avenue hood, which is registered to 580 families in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. – Collected funds for the pantry. The open air market is an annual event, as is the group’s walkathon, which will be held Oct. 19 at the Sleepy Hollow High School athletic field. Horseman’s Harvest’s mission: “To alleviate food insecurity…