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Mobilizing medicine: a breathtaking solution to asthma disparities

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the U.S., with a prevalence of 15.2 percent. The condition is manageable when treatment is appropriately prescribed, adjusted, and accessed by the patient. However, uncontrolled asthma can impair various facets of life and may even be fatal. This dichotomy is noteworthy, especially when considering how… Read More: Mobilizing medicine: a breathtaking solution to asthma disparities »

Croatian charity offers help as lives turn during outbreak

If it hadn’t been for Igor Loparic and his charity, many in the northern Croatian Istria region wouldn’t be able to cope with the crisis brought on by the new coronavirus By DARKO BANDIC Associated Press May 28, 2020, 6:42 AM 4 min read 4 min read PULA, Croatia — Winding stone streets, usually packed… Read More: Croatian charity offers help as lives turn during outbreak »

Health standards organizations help codify novel coronavirus info

As part of the global effort to manage and contain the coronavirus response, two global health standards organizations have introduced new content. Regenstrief Institute and SNOMED International, are supporting care teams globally to code and track SARS-CoV-2 testing and COVID-19 cases, and by extension support clinicians and researchers in their efforts to address its containment.… Read More: Health standards organizations help codify novel coronavirus info »