Tourism surge in Europe strains emergency rooms, telemedicine platform aims to bridge gap – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: amid an increase in tourism in Europe, marked by the recent UNWTO data, the influx of tourists threatens to intensify the pressure on Europe’s already overburdened emergency services. Unaware of local health systems, tourists frequently use emergency departments for non-emergency situations, exacerbating existing staff shortages and wait times. Innovative Italian startup Doctorsa is … Read more

Rise in temperature can increase risk of mental health emergencies: Study

According to a recent study, days with higher-than-normal temperatures during the summer season were associated with higher rates of emergency department (ED) visits for any mental health-related condition. Photo: ANI Boston: The temperature outside decide the temperament of a person inside? in extremely hot summer days, adults are at higher risk of visiting emergency rooms … Read more