A shortage of doctors and nurses in Japan’s aging population contributed to the country’s sluggish Covid vaccine rollout, says Keio University professor Sayuri Shirai. As of June 21, only 18.3% of Japan’s population has received at least one Covid vaccine dose, according to Our World in Data. In comparison, more than 50% of people in… Read More »
Junior doctors in Victoria are launching legal action against what they claim is systemic and widespread underpayment for overtime. A claim has been filed against Peninsula Health in the Federal Court, and lawyers say more will follow unless a resolution can be reached with the Victorian government and public health services concerned. About 10,500 junior… Read More »
September 22, 2020 — Black doctors are joining to create their own independent task force to review decisions about potential COVID-19 vaccines, according to STAT News. The committee is being organized by the National Medical Association, which was founded in 1895 as a professional society for Black physicians. As trust in federal health agencies continues… Read More »
You can calculate your BMI to learn if you are overweight or obese. It is important to talk to your doctor if you are doctors or are considering taking an over-the-counter weight-loss supplement. It’s one of four doctoes drugs prescribe for short-term use less ask 12 weeks. Health care providers doctors the Body Prescibe Prescribe… Read More »
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