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MindCare - Dementia Support for Multicultural Communities

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From mindcare.org.au - April 13, 8:31 PM
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There are many challenges facing hospitals and healthcare in the modern world we are living in. I've created this curation collection to save articles that help me understand what modern health in society is.  The articles here are general in nature and placed here to promote discussion. We advise that you talk with your health professional before changing any of your medication or treatment options.  Any of the online courses listed here may (or may not) be open for access or enrolment. Most are free to browse, some may charge a small fee if you wish to receive a certificate or record of learning.   Every effort is made to ensure that these links are up to date and be aware that some of these articles may be behind a 'paywall'. If you can’t get into an article, email me and I may be able to assist.  Views are my own.
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Hospital ratings often depend more on nice rooms than on health care

From www.washingtonpost.com - July 2, 2020 5:32 AM
A hospital that keeps wastebaskets empty can get high marks from a patient who can’t see a virus that may be lurking.
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Why men and boys should get the HPV vaccine

Why men and boys should get the HPV vaccine | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From edition.cnn.com - April 24, 9:00 AM
Men who got the HPV vaccine had a 46% reduction in risk of developing HPV-related cancers, a new study says. Dr. Leana Wen advises boys and men to get the vaccine.
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Grok tells researchers pretending to be delusional ‘drive an iron nail through the mirror while reciting Psalm 91 backwards’ - AI (artificial intelligence)

Grok tells researchers pretending to be delusional ‘drive an iron nail through the mirror while reciting Psalm 91 backwards’ - AI (artificial intelligence) | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - April 23, 10:35 PM
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot ‘extremely validating’ of delusional inputs and often went further, ‘elaborating new material’, study finds
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Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home

Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - April 22, 5:00 AM
The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.
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5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters

5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From edition.cnn.com - April 21, 10:00 AM
Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for health answers. But are doctors using these tools? And if so, how?
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Victorian nurses: Free degrees, no jobs with nursing grads still looking for work

Victorian nurses: Free degrees, no jobs with nursing grads still looking for work | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theage.com.au - April 19, 9:58 PM
After being lured into the profession by a state government initiative, graduate nurses and midwives are now being forced to move interstate or work in cafes.
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Growing list of stranded patients sparks calls for new Queensland hospital.

Growing list of stranded patients sparks calls for new Queensland hospital. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.abc.net.au - April 19, 3:30 PM
In Queensland's Lockyer Valley, new figures suggest a third of the region's 41 hospital beds are not regularly available for new patients.
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Anorexia treatment: Experts say false perceptions, stigma stall progress despite rising deaths

Anorexia treatment: Experts say false perceptions, stigma stall progress despite rising deaths | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theage.com.au - April 14, 3:00 PM
The idea that anorexia is “lifestyle” disease of the privileged has held back treatment research for 40 years. Now there is hope for those with the most fatal mental illness.
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Effect of ‘gamechanger’ Alzheimer’s drugs ‘trivial’, review concludes

Effect of ‘gamechanger’ Alzheimer’s drugs ‘trivial’, review concludes | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - April 15, 8:00 PM
Data assessed from 17 clinical trials of anti-amyloid drugs found no ‘meaningful effect’ on cognitive decline
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How to Fix the Medical Diagnosis Crisis

How to Fix the Medical Diagnosis Crisis | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theatlantic.com - April 15, 7:30 AM
Testing has become so advanced that doctors now miss important elements of diagnosis.
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Carers Victoria

Carers Victoria | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.carersvictoria.org.au - February 19, 2025 10:22 PM
Carers Victoria, peak body for unpaid carers advocating for better recognition, resources, support, working with carers, Government and stakeholders
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Dementia Awareness - Prof. Peteris Darzins and Clinical Director Geriatric Medicine, Eastern Health

From youtu.be - October 2, 2025 12:50 AM
Professor Peteris Darzins explains dementia types and risk factors, emphasizing it is not a normal part of ageing. He highlights modifiable risks and explains how neuroplasticity allows the brain to improve with exercise and learning. He cites studies showing physical and mental activity can delay cognitive decline. His key message: dementia risk can be reduced through education, exercise, nutrition, and social engagement.
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These women had their breasts removed to thwart cancer. Then came the pain. PMPS

These women had their breasts removed to thwart cancer. Then came the pain. PMPS | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From edition.cnn.com - April 11, 7:00 AM
Many women are afflicted by post-mastectomy pain syndrome, which spans from uncomfortable to disabling and can last years. It’s inconsistently diagnosed and treated, leaving some women in agony as they hunt for relief and struggle to find doctors who take their pain seriously.
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This stunning 3D map lets anyone explore real human organs down to a single cell

This stunning 3D map lets anyone explore real human organs down to a single cell | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.sciencefocus.com - March 12, 1:23 PM
It’s far less gross than it sounds (we promise) and could have major implications for how we understand anatomy and disease
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James Valentine had a living funeral before his death: But what is a living wake?

James Valentine had a living funeral before his death: But what is a living wake? | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theage.com.au - April 23, 3:00 PM
The beloved musician and broadcaster was celebrated in a living wake in February, yet many Australians still don’t know about this creative approach to end-of-life.
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A free shower is the least older people can expect. But aged care funding misses one key point

A free shower is the least older people can expect. But aged care funding misses one key point | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From theconversation.com - April 23, 5:26 PM
No older person wants to pay to have a shower at home. But one key issue is how Australia pays for aged care without shifting the cost to future generations.
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Half of AI health answers are wrong even though they sound convincing – new study

Half of AI health answers are wrong even though they sound convincing – new study | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From theconversation.com - April 20, 10:15 PM
AI chatbots can sound authoritative on health, but new research shows they often mislead, especially when users must interpret and apply the answers themselves.
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New studies show how often chatbots get health answers wrong

New studies show how often chatbots get health answers wrong | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.washingtonpost.com - April 21, 5:00 AM
Two studies put ChatGPT, Gemini and others to the test on questions of health. In one, they got almost half the answers wrong.
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National Ageing Research Institute Limited

National Ageing Research Institute Limited | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.nari.net.au - September 1, 2020 8:00 PM
As the national leader in ageing research, NARI produces evidence, tools and resources to improve health and aged care systems.
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April 19, 6:00 PM
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Can I trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Can I trust health advice from an AI chatbot? | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.com - April 18, 7:04 PM
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
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Australia on the verge of an aged care AI boom but experts warn of high risks

Australia on the verge of an aged care AI boom but experts warn of high risks | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.abc.net.au - April 16, 2:59 PM
Artificial intelligence-enabled robot companions, personal behaviour monitors and pain management apps could soon be used more widely within the sector.
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Injured your ACL? It’s more than just a knee injury

Injured your ACL? It’s more than just a knee injury | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From theconversation.com - April 15, 5:08 PM
A loud ‘pop’ and immediate pain may mean you’ve torn your ACL. Two exercise experts explain why it’s more than a physical injury.
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Carer Information Hub - Whitehorse City Council

Carer Information Hub - Whitehorse City Council | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au - April 13, 8:56 PM
This hub offers information about services that can work with you to support your health and wellbeing as well as support you in your role as a carer.
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CogCoach-Health - UNSW Sydney

CogCoach-Health - UNSW Sydney | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.unsw.edu.au - April 13, 8:47 PM
Explore how modifying lifestyle risk factors may help prevent chronic disease and reduce dementia in older adults at risk of cognitive decline.
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MindCare - Dementia Support for Multicultural Communities

MindCare - Dementia Support for Multicultural Communities | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From mindcare.org.au - April 13, 8:31 PM
Dementia Information For Multicultural Communities
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After her remission from cancer, Christine felt her friends abandoned her when she needed them most

After her remission from cancer, Christine felt her friends abandoned her when she needed them most | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - April 12, 11:00 AM
While her friends expected a seamless return to pre-illness life, Christine feared a relapse, feeling a sense of limbo between her old and new self
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