Thursday 18 March 2021

On the Front Lines: Violence Against Nurses on the Rise

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Violence against health care workers has reached epidemic proportions. According to the Emergency Nurses Association, health care workers account for approximately 50% of all victims of workplace violence.



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Xavier Becerra Confirmed as HHS Secretary

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Becerra is a son of Mexican immigrants who became a member of Congress and California's attorney general.



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CDC, WHO Create Threat Levels for COVID Variants

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New designation levels will help clarify what's known about circulating viruses, and then help explain risk.



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How to Treat Hip Pain as You Age

Having hip pain as you age is more common than you think. About 50% of older adults say they have hip or knee pain. Luckily, there are things you can do to feel better.



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Kids' ER Visits for Swallowed Magnets Soars

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Calls to U.S. poison centers about incidents involving children and high-powered magnets surged more than 400% after a court overturned a ban on the magnets, a new study finds.



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