Tag Archives: reducing

Is reducing anxiety a legitimate indication for PrEP in itself?

Australian doctors and nurses discuss PrEP’s role in tackling stigma, supporting U=U, and improving mental health Do doctors and other healthcare workers feel it’s legitimate to prescribe PrEP to people who are anxious about catching HIV, even if their actual risk is low? This question has been rarely been systematically asked of doctors and other… Read More »

Mount Sinai using Google Nest to monitor patients, reducing in-person contact

New York City’s Mount Sinai Health System has installed more than 100 Google Nest cameras in hospitals to observe and communicate with COVID-19 patients. WHY IT MATTERS Health officials have reported more than 189,000 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases in New York City, making it one of the country’s biggest hotspots.  The ensuing flood of… Read More »

Why reducing high blood pressure

Discover what complications high blood pressure can cause. Among the many reasons to quit smoking is that the habit is a strong risk factor for heart disease. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Possible side effects include dizziness when standing up, increased thirst, needing to go to… Read More »