WHO urges global action on World Hearing Day to prioritise ear and hearing care, challenge stigma

WHO urges global action on World Hearing Day to prioritise ear and hearing care, challenge stigma

WHO’s Southeast Asia regional director stressed that hearing loss affects over 1.5 billion people globally, with nearly 80% in low- and middle-income countries WHO’s Southeast Asia regional director stressed that hearing loss affects over 1.5 billion people globally, with nearly 80% in low- and middle-income countries Health Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases, Treatment and Nutrition | The Hindu

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Home Improvements Can Help People Age Independently. But Medicare Seldom Picks Up the Bill.

Home Improvements Can Help People Age Independently. But Medicare Seldom Picks Up the Bill.

A small program celebrated by its proponents helps people modify their homes and safely live independently as they age. But most insurers won’t pay for it, including Medicare. Aging, Health Industry, Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare KFF Health News ​ Chikao Tsubaki had been having a terrible time. In his mid-80s, he had a stroke. Then lymphoma. Then prostate…

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States Facing Doctor Shortages Ease Licensing Rules for Foreign-Trained Physicians

States Facing Doctor Shortages Ease Licensing Rules for Foreign-Trained Physicians

Amid doctor shortages, several states have stopped requiring foreign-trained providers to repeat residencies before they’re fully licensed. Critics say patients could be harmed because of the loosened training requirements. Health Industry, Rural Health, States, Arizona, Doctors, Immigrants, Legislation, Virginia KFF Health News ​ A growing number of states have made it easier for doctors who trained in…

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