Infections From Medical Tourism And How To Protect Yourself
Five patients have been diagnosed with suspected fungal meningitis following cosmetic surgery in Mexico. Here are the risks of medical tourism.
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - May 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Judy Stone, Senior Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news

America's top doctor says social media presents 'profound risk of harm' for kids
US surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy said in an advisory published Tuesday that the country is experiencing 'a national youth mental health crisis' and pointed towards social media as a key culprit.
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

8 tips for parents and teens on social media use — from the U.S. surgeon general
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media
Source: ABC News: Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

The government already regulates children ' s toys and medicines. New report hints social media could be next
While social media use by teens is near ubiquitous, the U.S. Surgeon General is warning that the mental health impacts are still not fully known—and has called on tech companies to “take immediate action to mitigate unintended negative effects” Dr. Vivek Murthy noted that while children under 13…#ussurgeongeneral #vivekmurthy #tiktok #surgeongeneral
Source: Reuters: Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Surgeon General: Social media may pose risk to teen mental health
How to protect kids and teens from the harmful effects of social media U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for stronger guidelines for social media use among children and teens, pointing to a growing body of research that the platforms may pose what he described as a "profound risk"…#ussurgeon #vivekmurthy #tiktok #surgeongeneral #harrispoll
Source: Reuters: Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Social Media Poses ‘Profound Risk’ to Teen Mental Health, Surgeon General Warns
Dr. Vivek H. Murthy urged immediate action from policymakers, tech companies and parents to safeguard against potential harms.
Source: NYT Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Catherine Pearson and Matt Richtel Tags: Social Media Teenagers and Adolescence Mental Health and Disorders Surgeon General (US) Murthy, Vivek H your-feed-health your-feed-science Source Type: news

8 Social Media Tips for Parents and Teens from the U.S. Surgeon General
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media. But after years of middling and insufficient action by both social media platforms and policymakers, parents and young people still bear most of the burden in navigating the fast-changing, often harmful world of secretive algorithms, addictive apps and extreme and inappropriate content found on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. So what can parents and young people do now? The surgeon general has some tips. &ldqu...
Source: TIME: Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: BARBARA ORTUTAY/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Public Health wire Source Type: news

Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
The U.S. surgeon general is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people
Source: ABC News: Health - May 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Youth Social Media Warning; Powassan Virus Death; Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Labels
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require subscriptions. The U.S. Surgeon General called for immediate action by technology companies, policymakers, and families to protect youth mental health on social media. The FDA approved nalmefene...
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - May 23, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: How much screen time is too much time for your kids?
How much screen time is too much for a child? Is digital media affecting your child's health? The surgeon general has issued a new advisory, citing growing concerns about the effects of social media use on the mental health of young people.  Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin is a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. While there are many benefits to technology, she says it also can affect children and teens in negative ways,…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 23, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

---
CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent and brain surgeon, Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. The syndrome has recently afflicted Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and pop star Justin Bieber.
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Plastic Surgeon Who Livestreamed Procedures on TikTok May Lose License
(MedPage Today) -- An Ohio plastic surgeon who livestreamed procedures on TikTok, and who at least 11 patients say caused severe complications from treatment at her clinic and rehab center, is fighting to keep her medical license in hearings this...
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - May 18, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

Episode 5: First 72 Hours: Inpatient Care for Patients With UC Episode 5: First 72 Hours: Inpatient Care for Patients With UC
Drs Sunanda Kane and Peter D. Higgins discuss the first 72 hours of inpatient UC care. What are best practices for diet and painkillers? When should your patient see a surgeon? Tune in to find out.Medscape
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 18, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology InDiscussion Source Type: news

Ukrainian trauma surgeon operates on soldiers all day long amid Russia's war
The lead trauma surgeon at a military hospital in Ukraine’s capital has his hands deep in a war churning hundreds of miles away
Source: ABC News: Health - May 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Pages: 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  18  19  20