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HealthMap.org is an infectious disease tracking system run by a group of researchers, epidemiologists and software developers at Boston Children's Hospital. The website uses information, including social media, to track how diseases spread. (Aug. 9)
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HealthMap.org is an infectious disease tracking system run by a group of researchers, epidemiologists and software developers at Boston Children's Hospital.
The website uses information,...
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Advocate reflects on nursing home virus 'nightmare'
The problems plaguing nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic have been around long before the virus according to the executive director of The Long Term Care Community Coalition.
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Campaigners try to improve the lives of disabled people in Bangladesh
Dhaka - 27 - 29 February, 2008
1. Exterior of conference centre in Dhaka
2. Various of delegates assembling in conference centre
3. Close of conference banner reading 'Disability & Development'
4. Wide of Fakhruddin Ahmed taking...
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CDC: More US Alzheimer's Patients Dying at Home
U.S. health officials say 1 in 4 Alzheimer's deaths are now occurring at home — a startling increase that marks a shift away from hospitals and nursing homes.Over 15 years, Alzheimer's deaths in hospitals, nursing homes or other...
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HRW report accuses Israel of using phosphorus shells indiscriminately in Gaza
Gaza strip, 14 January 2009
1. Various of what appears to be white phosphorus shell exploding, white smoke rising
2. Close up on shell shrapnel burning on ground
Jerusalem, 26 March 2009
3. Set up of Fred Abrahams, senior researcher...
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An 85-year-old woman with dementia had a male stripper straddle her against her will at her Long Island nursing home, according to a lawsuit filed by her family but the facility's lawyer says the performance had been requested by residents. (April 8)
SOUNDBITE (English) Franklin Youngblood, son:
"None of y'all would want this done to your parents. She doesn't deserve this, it's wrong and I don't care what anybody say, it's wrong and it shouldn't be done."
THE PICTURE APPEARS TO SHOW...
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New York is the first state to require anyone who might come in contact with patients at hospitals and other health care facilities to get a vaccine or wear masks during the upcoming flu season. (Oct. 25)
New York is requiring anyone who might come in contact with patients at hospitals and other health care facilities to get a vaccine or wear masks during the upcoming flu season, an ambitious effort to control the flu in the places it is...
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President Obama orders hospitals to extend medical rights to same-sex couples
HEADLINE: Obama extends health care rights to gay partners
CAPTION: A major victory for gay rights. President Barack Obama is ordering hospitals to extend medical rights to same-sex couples. (April 16)
It''s being hailed by some as a...
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Advocate on US nursing home virus 'nightmare'
The problems plaguing US nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic have been around long before the virus, according to the executive director of The Long Term Care Community Coalition.
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Doctors hold news conference on phosphorus bombs
1. Wide of "Adnan Al-Alami Centre for burns
2. Medium of entrance to building
3. Wide of doctors stepping out for press conference
4. Close up of bag containing what is claimed to be shrapnel of phosphorous bomb
5. SOUNDBITE...
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US Veterans Affairs head: 'a lot of work to do'
US Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin is warning that the VA (the US Department of Veterans Affairs) is "still in critical condition" despite efforts to reduce wait times for medical appointments and expand care in the private...
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In the two years since it was made law, President Obama's health care overhaul has both helped and disheartened Americans needing insurance. There is still a long road ahead before all provisions take effect, but it must pass Supreme Court muster first.
HEADLINE: Mixed reviews for health care law
CAPTION: Since it became law, President Obama's health care overhaul has both helped and disheartened Americans needing insurance. There is still a long road ahead before all provisions...
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Analysis: As states reopen hospital capacity vital
As some states slowly begin reopening their economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, one expert on emerging infectious disease and pandemic preparedness, says hospital capacity is vital as the chance of more cases increases.
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Moves to cut child mortality rates
AP Television
Freetown, Sierra Leone, April 2010
1. Mid top shot of woman in clinic waiting to give birth
2. Mid shot of monitor showing blood pressure
3. Various patient waiting to give birth
4. Close up of monitor on thumb
5. Close up...
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How the recession is causing sleepless nights
New York, US, October - December 1929, Universal Archive
1. (UPSOUND) (English), various black and white footage of Wall Street stock market crash overlaid with voiceover
"October 29th, 1929 ... Black Tuesday ... The New York Stock...
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Human rights groups accuse Israel of using white phosphorus in Gaza
AP Television
Gaza skyline, shot from Israel-Gaza Border - January 2009 (Recent)
1. Wide of what is alleged to be white phosphorus shell being used over Gaza during the offensive ++NIGHT SHOT++
2. Wide of tentacle-like smoke falling over...
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Health care professionals visit remote communities in Thailand
1. Village on the mountain side behind the mist and clouds
2. Various traditionally dressed migrants and their children walking towards a temporary health clinic
3. Various mothers and babies waiting in rain under an umbrella
4. Mothers...
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Insurance company settles what it says is Beijing's first death claims from SARS.
Beijing, China - 15 May 2003
1. Mid shot of life insurance company front desk
2. Close up of a sign with an anti-SARS logo
3. Wide shot of the insurance company business hall
4. Mid shot of customers talking to sales representatives
5....
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President Obama's internet address, comment on healthcare
1. White House weekly address logo
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"I recently heard from a small business owner from New Jersey who wrote that he employs eight people and provides health insurance for all of them....
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WH announces virus nursing home rules, test kits
Vice President Mike Pence announced Wednesday that the Trump administration is rolling increased standards for all nursing homes to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
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WH announces virus nursing home rules, test kits
Vice President Mike Pence announced Wednesday that the Trump administration is rolling increased standards for all nursing homes to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
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Analysis: As states reopen hospital capacity vital
As some states slowly begin reopening their economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, one expert on emerging infectious disease and pandemic preparedness, says hospital capacity is vital as the chance of more cases increases.
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Artificial Intelligence defeats medics at neuroimaging
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Artifical Intelligence has defeated a group of human doctors in a neuroimaging competition in Beijing.
In two rounds of competition, contestants raced to diagnose brain conditions by interpreting CT...
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Veterans Affairs Head: VA in Critical Condition
US Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin is warning that the VA (the US Department of Veterans Affairs) is "still in critical condition" despite efforts to reduce wait times for medical appointments and expand care in the private...