Nearly 89% of hospitals strengthen cybersecurity, but gaps persist: Report – ET HealthWorld

Nearly 89% of hospitals strengthen cybersecurity, but gaps persist: Report – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: A joint report by Deloitte India and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) highlights that Indian hospitals are steadily advancing in cybersecurity practices. According to the report, 89 per cent of hospitals have implemented third-party risk management systems to safeguard patient data and mitigate cybersecurity risks posed by vendor networks. However, only … Read more

Dangerous Tanning Is on the Rise, Suntan Myths Persist

Dangerous Tanning Is on the Rise, Suntan Myths Persist

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While most people probably know it’s not safe to get a sunburn, many may not realize that tanning also increases the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. A new survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults by the American Academy … Read more

World AIDS Day: Progress Seen, but Inequities Persist

World AIDS Day: Progress Seen, but Inequities Persist

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Some progress has been made in the U.S. fight against HIV, with new infections falling among white gay and bisexual men over the past decade. But their Black and Hispanic counterparts did not see that advance, health officials say. The continuing inequities show up … Read more

Racial Disparities Persist in Vaccinations, CDC Data Shows

Racial Disparities Persist in Vaccinations, CDC Data Shows

Easing Fears in Hispanic Communities Some states are reporting higher vaccination rates among Hispanics than white and Black residents, which Bibbins-Domingo said fits with surveys showing high enthusiasm for vaccination among Hispanics. It also indicates that some of the reported barriers may have been addressed more effectively in those states, she said. … Read more