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The latest omicron boosters are 84% effective at keeping seniors 65 and older from being hospitalized with Covid-19 compared to the unvaccinated, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday.And seniors who received the omicron booster had 73% more protection against hospitalization than those who only received two or more doses of the original vaccines that were not updated to target omicron, according to the CDC.The study was conducted from September through November when…

This article was copublished with STAT, a national publication that delivers trusted and authoritative journalism about health, medicine, and the life sciences. Sign up for their health tech newsletter, delivered Tuesday and Thursday mornings, here: https://www.statnews.com/signup/health-tech/ A tracking tool installed on many hospitals’ websites has been collecting patients’ sensitive health information—including details about their medical conditions, prescriptions, and doctor’s appointments—and sending it to Facebook.…

It’s a life-threatening situation for Bam Margera, who is reportedly hospitalized on a ventilator and “fighting for his life.”  According to TMZ, Margera was taken to a San Diego, California, hospital due to pneumonia. While there, he tested positive for COVID, which has made matters much worse. Now, the 43-year-old former professional skateboarder and television star is in dire straits. TMZ noted that he is currently in the intensive care unit and in stable condition.  It has been a tough year for Brandon Cole “Bam”…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeFormer Jackass star Bam Margera has reportedly been rushed to hospital with a “very serious” case of pneumonia.The stunt performer and skateboarder is reported to have tested positive for Covid while in hospital, and is currently on a ventilator.A report inTMZ citing “sources close to the situation” claims that Margera is currently undergoing treatment in the ICU of a San Diego…

Meghalaya will begin utilising larger drones from March 2023 to deliver up to 25 kg of medicines, anti-snake venom vials, and other healthcare necessities in the remote, mountainous, and far-flung areas to save time and costs, officials said on Tuesday.Director of the Meghalaya Health Systems Strengthening Project, Ramkumar S said that the state government unveiled the northeast region’s first drone delivery hub and network, in partnership with TechEagle, one of the fastest-growing drone delivery startups.The project…

Medical Superintendent Safdarjung Hospital said, "There was a cyberattack. Our server was also down in November." Safdarjung Hospital officials on Saturday said the hospital was under a cyber-attack, but the damage was not as severe as it had been for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital. According to the officials, the hospital runs OPD services manually therefore it had not been severe. Meanwhile, the AIIMS server remained down for the 11th day today. Medical Superintendent Safdarjung…

A second top medical facility in the national capital suffered a cyber attack after AIIMS as nearby Safdarjung Hospital reported a hit on its servers. The fresh hacking incident comes as the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi, one of India’s premier hospitals, has been in manual mode with servers down for the 11th day.  While AIIMS has been crippled and struggling to deal with the rush of patients, the cyber attack at Safdarjung Hospital was not as severe. Unlike AIIMS where medical records of…

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The room is a marvel of architectural oddities. On one wall a cathedral-sized window frames the Eastside skyline. Facing it, several rows of wood-backed theater seats fan out, arching up at a dizzying angle to the ceiling three stories up.The lone piece of furniture, a bedlike platform, stands on a pedestal in the center of the room.Unchanged since the last patient left Los Angeles County General Hospital 14 years ago, the operating room encapsulates the rich opportunities and huge challenges for an institution that…

Letitia Wright Opens Up About Her Traumatic Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Set Accident ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Actress Letitia Wright said that she is still in therapy processing the “traumatic” accident that happened to her on the set of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’. The actor was injured in late August 2021 after a set accident involving a motorcycle sent her to the hospital with a fractured shoulder and a concussion, among other injuries, reports Variety’. The accident occurred on the ‘Wakanda Forever’…