Preventive healthcare

Infection Control Market Size is Projected to Reach USD 21690 Million by 2026, Growing at a CAGR of 3.7% | Valuates Reports

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
Health, Medicine, Medical specialties, Epidemiology, Infectious diseases, Medical terminology, Prevention, Preventive healthcare, Infection, Compound annual growth rate, Hospital-acquired infection, Growth rate

The demand for infection prevention is evaluated, and information on the market size is given for regions (countries).

Key Points: 
  • The demand for infection prevention is evaluated, and information on the market size is given for regions (countries).
  • The Infection Prevention Market report focuses on the volume and value of infection prevention at global, national, and enterprise levels.
  • This study reflects the overall size of the Infection Prevention market from a global perspective by evaluating historical data and future prospects.
  • Hospital Infection Therapeutics Market size will rise from USD 4,150.10 million in 2018 to USD 6,932.90 million by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.60 percent.

American Association of Kidney Patients Leads National "Are You O-K+?" Campaign

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Monday, March 30, 2020
Medicine, Health, Medical specialties, Nephrology, Hyperkalemia, Potassium, RTT, Preventive healthcare

This national campaign effort will lead up to May 1st, marking this day as National High Potassium Awareness Day.

Key Points: 
  • This national campaign effort will lead up to May 1st, marking this day as National High Potassium Awareness Day.
  • This campaign aligns with our commitment to patients, and to empowering patients to become better educated about their disease."
  • Key objectives of the "Are You O-K+"campaign include:
    Creating a national movement to recognize May 1st as National High Potassium Awareness Day.
  • Governed by a patient-majority Board, AAKP conducts national education programs designed to better inform kidney patients, care partners, and policy-makers about the true impacts of kidney disease, prevention efforts, and treatment methods.

Infinitus offers 800,000 epidemic prevention supplies packages free to help create a safe workplace at its exclusive stores

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Monday, March 30, 2020
Workplace, Preventive healthcare, Health, Articles

With the large-scale return to work and resumption of production now taking place across the country, workplace safety is now a top priority in every community.

Key Points: 
  • With the large-scale return to work and resumption of production now taking place across the country, workplace safety is now a top priority in every community.
  • Infinitus (China) Company Ltd. has always been concerned about the safety and health of its customers and distributorssince the outbreak of the disease.
  • The company has provided each of its exclusive stores with the epidemic prevention supplies packages free of charge with the aim of helping creating a safe workplace asthe stores resume operations.
  • Earlier on March 13, the firmalso released the Guidelines of Resumption of Operations and Return to Work for Exclusive Stores and Sales Distributors, to help ensure safety at the workplace and comply with local regulations on epidemic prevention and control.

Sharecare updates award-winning symptom checker to help people assess individual risk, obtain actionable guidance for COVID-19

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Viruses, Health, Articles, Medical websites, Life extension, Positive psychology, Sharecare, Zoonoses, Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus, Coronavirus, Preventive healthcare

The enhancements to AskMD are the latest of numerous tools and resources Sharecare is developing to better inform Americans about COVID-19 and empower them to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Key Points: 
  • The enhancements to AskMD are the latest of numerous tools and resources Sharecare is developing to better inform Americans about COVID-19 and empower them to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
  • Additionally, AskMD is available via the free Sharecare app just tap "Discover," select "AskMD," and enter your symptom(s) in the search bar to start an assessment.
  • Sharecare is the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place.
  • 1 Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, as well as primary medical literature.

IWBI Assembles Task Force on Role Buildings Can Play in Reducing Health Burden of COVID-19 and other Respiratory Infections

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Architecture, Construction & Property, General Health, Health, Infectious diseases, Fitness & Nutrition, Interior design, Other Health, Articles, Health, Humanitarian aid, Prevention, Occupational safety and health, Emergency management, Biological hazards, Psychological resilience, Preventive healthcare, Preparedness, Recovery approach, Public health

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today that it is standing up a Task Force on reducing the enormous health burden from COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.

Key Points: 
  • The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today that it is standing up a Task Force on reducing the enormous health burden from COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.
  • Its goal is to define the critical role buildings, organizations and communities play in prevention and preparedness, resilience and recovery.
  • The task force will include experts from public health, government, academia and philanthropy, as well as the architecture, design and real estate communities.
  • This pandemic is the challenge of our time and buildings will play a central role in our response, and ultimate recovery.

Haier Smart Home Launches IoC Global Antibacterial and Epidemic Prevention Guarantee Platform

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Monday, March 23, 2020
Companies, Home appliances, Haier, Industries, Epidemic, Antibiotic, General Electric, Preventive healthcare, Emergency management

QINGDAO, China, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. ("Haier", Shanghai: 600690), the world's leading home appliance producer and smart home ecosystem builder, has unveiled its leading Haier Internet of Clothing ("IoC") Global Antibacterial and Epidemic Prevention Guarantee Platform.

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  • QINGDAO, China, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. ("Haier", Shanghai: 600690), the world's leading home appliance producer and smart home ecosystem builder, has unveiled its leading Haier Internet of Clothing ("IoC") Global Antibacterial and Epidemic Prevention Guarantee Platform.
  • Launched in early March, the platform covers three major sectors: the production of raw materials; enterprise-level health, safety and monitoring in stores and factories; and household health and epidemic prevention.
  • "Once UNITERS learned about the Global Antibacterial and Epidemic Prevention Guarantee Platform, they instantly registered their needs," Ziwei Wen, the person who is in charge of the platform said.
  • Through the platform, global business owners and individuals can select antibacterial materials and epidemic prevention products based on their needs, ranging from personnel protection for household protective gear.

Outlook into the Global Telemedicine Market (Telehome, mHealth and Telehospital Market) to 2024 - An Increase in Internet Users Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 23, 2020
Health, Pharmaceutical, Articles, Health, Health informatics, Medical terminology, Telemedicine, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Optometry, Healthcare industry, Preventive healthcare, Chiropractic, eHealth

The healthcare procedure involved diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases by healthcare professionals like physicians, dentistry, chiropractic, optometry, psychology and others.

Key Points: 
  • The healthcare procedure involved diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases by healthcare professionals like physicians, dentistry, chiropractic, optometry, psychology and others.
  • The on-demand healthcare is further categorized in three categories: brick-and-mortar, telehealth and telemedicine.
  • The telemedicine deals in remotely delivery in healthcare services like, health assessments or consultations, with the help of telecommunication network.
  • The global telemedicine market is expected to augment at high growth rates during the forecasted period (2020-2024).

Sequencing.com Launches Free Genetic Analysis To Assess Risk And Severity Of Coronavirus Infection For Each Individual

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Viruses, Animal virology, Coronaviridae, Health sciences, Coronavirus, Health, Preventive healthcare, In Saudi Arabia

From there, our Coronavirus DNA Health Report provides specific lifestyle and health insights that maximize prevention and preparedness."

Key Points: 
  • From there, our Coronavirus DNA Health Report provides specific lifestyle and health insights that maximize prevention and preparedness."
  • The analysis behind the Coronavirus DNA Health Report is based on peer-reviewed, published research on coronavirus.
  • Aside from evaluating users' coronavirus risks, the Coronavirus DNA Health Report delivers personalized, actionable guidance based on each person's DNA.
  • A person who the Coronavirus DNA Health Report indicates may have a greater risk of a severe infection would be armed with vital information to take proactive, preventive measures.

PathSensors, Inc. Continues Operations with COVID - 19 Contingency Plan

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Health, Articles, Medical terminology, Occupational safety and health, Emergency management, Humanitarian aid, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Medical guideline, Preventive healthcare, Contingency plan

As of today, no cases of COVID 19 have been reported amongst employees and close relatives.

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  • As of today, no cases of COVID 19 have been reported amongst employees and close relatives.
  • The contingency plan will follow the guidelines of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Maryland State announcements.
  • PathSensors has been actively monitoring the situation and impact of COVID 19 and will take all necessary action to protect the health of employees and continue service to customers.
  • Essential operations and manufacturing employees will continue to work with additional safety parameters per CDC guidelines.

Global Heart Failure (HF) Industry Analysis, 2017-2028

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
RTT, Anatomy, Medical terminology, Medicine, Health, Heart failure, Organ failure, Preventive healthcare, Puerto Rico Leptospirosis outbreak, Hypertensive heart disease

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 5.7 million adults in the United States have heart failure.

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  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 5.7 million adults in the United States have heart failure.
  • About half of people who develop heart failure die within 5 years of diagnosis.
  • The number of adults living with heart failure increased from about 5.7 million (2009-2012) to about 6.5 million (2011-2014).
  • Instead, it was observed at how differences in socioeconomic status affected the number of heart failure cases in the UK.