In a reversal of a decades-long practice that many in the LGBTQ+ community consider discriminatory, Stanford Blood Center (SBC) will join others across the United States in implementing a new policy that helps gay men. men and bisexual men, as well as women, have an easier time having sex with men. bisexual men donate blood. … Read more
During a session at the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarah Manes, director of the liver cancer program at the Global Liver Institute, highlighted related unmet needs. to liver cancer and discussed the organization’s mission to advance research and address health disparities. Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer … Read more
Yesterday, the Department of Health Services Development and Support (DSDMS) announced the resumption of certain types of surgery, including adult cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. performed by several experts in Libya at Tripoli University Hospital. It invites Libyans in need of these specialized surgeries to present the necessary documents to the subcommittee … Read more
The largest health care strike in U.S. history was called off last week when Kaiser Permanente and unions representing 75,000 workers finally reached a temporary agreement. This follows a planned three-day work stoppage by unions that has given their employers a preview of what will happen if the standoff continues. Kaiser clearly didn’t want to … Read more
BRUSSELS (AP) The attacker who allegedly killed two Swedish soccer fans in Brussels this week before being shot dead by police had been residing illegally in Belgium and had been ordered to leave for three years. before. He never left. In a country continually rocked by extremist attacks, the government’s failure to deport the 45-year-old … Read more
My home Diocese of Cleveland has the unfortunate distinction of being among the most recent dioceses to enact policies harmful to LGBTQ young people and their families. On August 30, the diocese issued a new “Parish and School Special Policy on Sexual and Gender Identity Issues.” While not denying LGBTQ youth access to diocesan schools, … Read more
In the face of continuing global geopolitical instability, Europe is increasingly paying attention to its sovereignty, security and resilience. The availability of vital medicines and vaccines is central to Europe’s health preparedness. As governments across Europe rebuild and learn from the pandemic, policies that can build health resilience and strengthen health systems are coming into … Read more
The largest health care strike in U.S. history was called off Thursday as Kaiser Permanente and unions representing 75,000 workers finally reached a tentative agreement. This follows a planned three-day work stoppage by unions that has given their employers a preview of what will happen if the standoff continues. Kaiser clearly didn’t want to see … Read more
Comment on this storyComment Good morning. It’s Tuesday, and even Rep. Jim JordanS day of reckoning. Not a subscriber? Register here. Today’s version: The ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars goes one step further. Things to know about Louisiana’s newly elected governor. But first The Post’s second installment of its yearlong examination of U.S. … Read more
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