Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] To control environmental threats to the health of children in Latin America, WHO and PAHO should focus on the most serious threats to a greater number of children: indoor and outdoor air pollution, water pollution and toxic substances. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Although Mexico has made progress in children's environmental health, it requires a national environmental health program to prevent and mitigate the risks and damages to health generated by environmental degradation and pollution. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The presence of HIV/AIDS is unequally perceived within and between countries, depending on the social determinants of risk and global inequities in healthcare. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] During the quarter, the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence reconfirmed its guidance supporting the use of PICO for closed surgical incisions in patients who are at high risk of surgical site infections. ADVFN
• [New] AI-enabled diagnostic support could revolutionize access to affordable primary healthcare in places like rural India, where according to the World Health Organization, for every 1,000 patients there is fewer than one available doctor, on average. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] Understanding the threat that fish parasites pose to humans is critical for ensuring food safety, and is a major focus of the World Health Organisation with so much of the world's population relying on freshwater fish for food. MDPI
• [New] Over 50 US hospitals established or reinforced their telemedical health systems to allow clinicians to see patients who are at home without the risk of infection for medical professionals. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Lower levels of education render subjects at higher risk of PTSD in a study investigating emergency health care personnel in Italy. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As research progresses, costs decrease, and access to testing improves, personalized medicine holds immense potential to improve the lives of head and neck cancer patients in India significantly. The Week
• [New] Although there is potential for using artificial intelligence in analyzing data and choosing treatments for personalized medicine, this technology is still early in its development in India's healthcare system. The Week
• [New] As the world of women's health grows, there is a unique opportunity for female engineers to bring fresh perspectives to the design and development of medical devices. Med-Tech Innovation
• [New] Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia are facing sweltering temperatures, with unusually hot weather forcing schools to close and threatening public health. The Guardian
• [New] Across all health endpoints evaluated by the EPA, communities of colour are anticipated to experience the greatest reductions in adverse health effects associated with PFAS exposure, resulting in the greatest quantified benefits associated with the final rule. Federal Register
• [New] The EPA agrees with commenters that additional explanation of the health effects of PFAS exposure will more effectively communicate risk to consumers when they receive PN from their water system. Federal Register
• [New] Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a substantial global health threat, contributing significantly to mortality rates, with over 40% of deaths in China attributed to its prevalence. BioMed Central
• [New] Health and Social Care Visas: While the health and social care visa will not be subject to the minimum salary threshold increase, changes to immigration rules post-March 11, 2024, will prevent applicants from bringing dependents to the UK. theHRDIRECTOR
• [New] The Biden administration argues that all states are required by federal healthcare law to allow hospitals to end pregnancies where a patient's life or health is at serious risk. Morning Star
• [New] The Centre for Innovation and Precision Eye Health has come up with a retinal photo-based AI for identifying visual impairment and cataracts and predicting biological age and risks of cardiovascular diseases. Healthcare IT News
• [New] More than 90 countries that allied as the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution warn about the alarming acceleration of primary plastic production globally and raise scientific concerns about the adverse health impacts related to plastics to toxic chemicals. Fortune
• [New] By setting stringent monitoring and compliance requirements, the EPA aims to mitigate health risks associated with PFAS contamination in drinking water and enhance public health outcomes for communities nationwide. The Water Collaborative
• Italy permits abortion on request within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for cases where a woman's health or life is at risk. FirstPost
• The FDA has long recommended that consumers not drink unpasteurized or raw milk because of the possibility that it may harbor germs that can pose serious health risks. CNN
• Beyond the healthcare industry, Cognizant and Microsoft will prioritize applications across industries such as retail and consumer goods, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing and communications and media. News | Cognizant Technology Solutions

Last updated: 03 May 2024