More than 1,400 opioid deaths have been reported in the United States since October, and a number of medical facilities have reported that they’ve run out of opioid-treatment beds.The opioid crisis has also forced health care providers to turn to emergency rooms and jails to help fill their beds.President Donald Trump and his administration have…
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More than a quarter of Australians now use the phone to find out if a doctor is the right one for them
More than two-thirds of Australians are now using the phone or online to find medical advice, with nearly three quarters using social media to do so.Data from Australia’s Essential Research Network (ERN) shows more than one in four adults in Australia now use social media or online tools to seek medical advice.The ERN figures show…
Two new phones with irs dialup connection
Two new iPhones, two new phones that are both very good phones, and a lot of other good news, are about to roll out across Australia.As a quick refresher, here are the new phones:One is the iPhone 7 and it has an 8 megapixel camera and a 1,600mAh battery.It’s $699.99.It is the first iPhone to…
How to call the U.S. government to ask for information on medical conditions
The United States government is asking for information from mobile phone providers, but there is a catch.If you can’t get through to the government to get information, your request will likely be ignored.It’s a new approach to federal requests for records from the public.In an attempt to help the government better understand Americans’ health, the…
New phone contract offers a more competitive price for new and existing customers
New phone contracts have been released by the government which offer a better value for money.The deal, called the ‘New Telco Deal’ has been announced by Communications Minister Steven Joyce.The deals includes a new 3G/4G phone plan, which is available to existing and new customers at the same time.This means customers who have bought a…
What you need to know about the new health care law
Health care is one of the great public health advances of the last century.It has reduced deaths and costs.But it also has opened the door for the exploitation of vulnerable populations, including the mentally ill and those who suffer from depression and substance abuse.It’s also been a boon to corporate interests that have sought to…