Being the only physician around for hundreds of miles isn’t always bad. “It’s quite liberating to be like, ‘I’m the best person here for the job’,” said one doctor.
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No Appendix, No Problem. Australia’s Remote Doctors Tell All.
Being the only physician around for hundreds of miles isn’t always bad. “It’s quite liberating to be like, ‘I’m the best person here for the job’,” said one doctor.
Israeli Strike Kills Health Official, Gazans Say, as Gallant Visits U.S.
Israel’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, was meeting with the C.I.A. director and the secretary of state on Monday as Israel signaled a potential shift in its military campaign in Gaza.
South Africa Runs Out of Insulin Pens as Global Supply Shifts to Weight-Loss Drugs
The shortage highlights a widening gulf in the standard of care for people with diabetes, most of whom live in low-income countries.
Heat Wave in Gaza Challenges Pharmacists Ability to Store Medicine
High temperatures this week have left people sweltering and challenged businesses that need to keep their products cool.
Israel’s Military Campaign Has Left Gaza’s Medical System Near Collapse
The Israeli military’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza have decimated its health care system in a way that aid groups and international bodies are increasingly calling “systematic.”
New Meloni Law in Italy May Embolden Anti-Abortion Activists
The measure, largely restating existing law, shows the prime minister’s skill at reassuring her right-wing base without sacrificing her increasingly mainstream image.
India and Bangladesh Reel from Extreme Heat
April is typically hot in South and Southeast Asia, but temperatures this month have been unusually high.
Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups
For those past the age of a parental tuck-in, audiobooks might provide a soothing analogue.
Scotland Pauses Gender Medications for Minors
The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments.