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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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Extreme Heat: What ER Doctors Want You to Know.

Extreme Heat: What ER Doctors Want You to Know. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Here’s how to protect yourself from dehydration, heat stroke and other serious health problems.
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Ambulance Victoria: As the weather heats up, the state enters chest-pain danger zone

Ambulance Victoria: As the weather heats up, the state enters chest-pain danger zone | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
A large new study has found higher temperatures are linked with spikes in ambulance callouts.
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Cooling centers save lives in a heat wave. If you can get there.

Cooling centers save lives in a heat wave. If you can get there. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Amid lethal heat, stigmas and lack of transportation and awareness can trip up efforts to get the most vulnerable into a cool place.
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Will we need to provide public cooling centres in Australia this summer?
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Covering your baby's pram with a dry cloth can increase the temperature by almost 4 degrees. Here's what to do instead

Covering your baby's pram with a dry cloth can increase the temperature by almost 4 degrees. Here's what to do instead | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Draping a dry flannelette cloth over a stroller can increase the heat in the carriage by 3.7 degrees celsius.
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Victoria’s heatwave won’t just physically exhaust us, but be mentally taxing too

Victoria’s heatwave won’t just physically exhaust us, but be mentally taxing too | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
New evidence suggests consecutive days of extreme heat severely taxes our mental health as well as our physical health.
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As heatwaves become more extreme, which jobs are riskiest? - #Hyperthermia

As heatwaves become more extreme, which jobs are riskiest? - #Hyperthermia | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
As the climate changes and heatwaves become more frequent and severe, it's vital we do more to understand who is most vulnerable and how we can reduce their risk.
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Health Check: how can extreme heat lead to death?

Health Check: how can extreme heat lead to death? | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Heatstroke is a medical emergency and often kills. But there are many processes in the body that occur between being exposed to heat and ending up in the ED – and warning signs to look out for too.
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How Some Common Medications Can Make People More Vulnerable to Heat

How Some Common Medications Can Make People More Vulnerable to Heat | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
As climate change brings more intense heat waves, scientists are trying to understand how certain medications interact with the body’s thermoregulation system
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4 ways to support someone with dementia during extreme heat

4 ways to support someone with dementia during extreme heat | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Extreme heat and bushfires bring unique challenges for someone with dementia. Here’s how we can all play a part in helping them stay safe and cool this spring and summer.
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The Pacific Northwest’s Early Heat Wave Is a Warning for the World

The Pacific Northwest’s Early Heat Wave Is a Warning for the World | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
The Pacific Northwest’s early heat wave is a warning for the world.
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90 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 32 degrees Celsius.
Peter Mellow's curator insight, May 27, 2023 7:20 PM

90 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 32.22 degrees Celsius.

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5 reasons to check on your elderly neighbour during a heatwave

5 reasons to check on your elderly neighbour during a heatwave | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Extreme heat kills more Australians than any other natural hazard. Here’s why it’s important to keep an eye on older family and friends this summer.
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Energy crisis: How living in a cold home affects your health 

Energy crisis: How living in a cold home affects your health  | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
With the world in the grip of a global energy crisis, there are millions of people facing fuel poverty. The consequences could be wide-reaching and long-lasting.
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How rising temperatures affect our health

How rising temperatures affect our health | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Average temperatures in Australia are already high by international standards, but what happens when they continue to rise? How much heat can our bodies withstand?
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