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The Israeli military has destroyed nearly 200,000 housing units, either completely or partially, since the start of its latest assault on the Gaza Strip following Hamas's surprise attack on October 7. Mohammad Ziyara, the Palestinian minister of public works and housing, said on Thursday the bombardment has "erased entire families from the civil registry,", as well as "neighbourhoods and residential communities". "[It] also destroyed facilities, including hospitals, places of worship, bakeries, water filling stations, markets, schools, and educational and service institutions,” Ziyara added in a statement. Home to some 2.3 million people, the Gaza Strip covers a tiny area of 365sq km (141sq miles). According to the UN's humanitarian office, at least 45 percent of all housing units in the enclave have been damaged or destroyed in the Israeli attacks. Among the areas hit the hardest have been Beit Hanoon, Beit Lahiya, Shujaiya, the neighbourhoods around the Shati refugee camp, and Abasan al-Kabira in Khan Younis. An estimated 1.4 million people in Gaza have been internally displaced due to the relentless bombardment, with some 629,000 sheltering in 150 UN-designated emergency shelters. Meanwhile, Israel's total blockade on fuel entering the enclave is seriously affecting critical functions in all hospitals, risking the lives of at least 130 premature babies in incubators, 1,000 kidney dialysis patients who have had to reduce their treatment sessions, and front-line ambulance workers who cannot access the sick when the fuel runs out. Since 2007, when Hamas came to power, Israel has maintained strict control over Gaza’s airspace and territorial waters and restricted the movement of goods and people in and out of the enclave

If you click on the article, you'll be able to see the before and after pictures of Gaza. The sheer devastation is mind boggling

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Greedflation, but for prisoners

I'm touring my new, nationally bestselling novel The Bezzle! Catch me TOMORROW (Apr 21) in TORINO, then Marin County (Apr 27), Winnipeg (May 2), Calgary (May 3), Vancouver (May 4), and beyond!

Today in "Capitalists Hate Capitalism" news: The Appeal has published the first-ever survey of national prison commissary prices, revealing just how badly the prison profiteer system gouges American's all-time, world-record-beating prison population:

https://theappeal.org/locked-in-priced-out-how-much-prison-commissary-prices/

Like every aspect of the prison contracting system, prison commissaries – the stores where prisoners are able to buy food, sundries, toiletries and other items – are dominated by private equity funds that have bought out all the smaller players. Private equity deals always involve gigantic amounts of debt (typically, the first thing PE companies do after acquiring a company is to borrow heavily against it and then pay themselves a hefty dividend).

The need to service this debt drives PE companies to cut quality, squeeze suppliers, and raise prices. That's why PE loves to buy up the kinds of businesses you must spend your money at: dialysis clinics, long-term care facilities, funeral homes, and prison services.

Prisoners, after all, are a literal captive market. Unlike capitalist ventures, which involve the risk that a customer will take their business elsewhere, prison commissary providers have the most airtight of monopolies over prisoners' shopping.

Not that prisoners have a lot of money to spend. The 13th Amendment specifically allows for the enslavement of convicted criminals, and so even though many prisoners are subject to forced labor, they aren't necessarily paid for it:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/02/captive-customers/#guillotine-watch

Six states ban paying prisoners anything. North Carolina caps prisoners' pay at one dollar per day. Nationally, prisoners earn $0.52/hour, while producing $11b/year in goods and services:

https://www.dollarsandsense.org/archives/2024/0324bowman.html

So there's a double cruelty to prison commissary price-gouging. Prisoners earn far less than any other kind of worker, and they pay vastly inflated prices for the necessities of life. There's also a triple cruelty: prisoners' families – deprived of an incarcerated breadwinner's earnings – are called upon to make up the difference for jacked up commissary prices out of their own strained finances.

So what does prison profiteering look like, in dollars and sense? Here's the first-of-its-kind database tracking the costs of food, hygiene items and religious items in 46 states:

https://theappeal.org/commissary-database/

Prisoners rely heavily on commissaries for food. Prisons serve spoiled, inedible food, and often there isn't enough to go around – prisoners who rely on the food provided by their institutions literally starve. This is worst in prisons where private equity funds have taken over the cafeteria, which is inevitable accompanied by swingeing cuts to food quality and portions:

https://theappeal.org/prison-food-virginia-fluvanna-correctional-center/

So you have one private equity fund starving prisoners, and another that's gouging them on food. Or sometimes it's the same company. Keefe Group, owned by HIG Capital, provides commissaries to prisons whose cafeterias are managed by other HIG Capital portfolio companies like Trinity Services Group. HIG also owns the prison health-care company Wellpath – so if they give you food poisoning, they get paid twice.

Wellpath delivers "grossly inadequate healthcare":

https://theappeal.org/massachusetts-prisons-wellpath-dentures-teeth/

And Trinity serves "meager portions of inedible food":

https://theappeal.org/clayton-county-jail-sheriff-election/

When prison commissaries gouge on food, no part of the inventory is spared, even the cheapest items. In Florida, a packet of ramen costs $1.06, 300% more inside the prison than it does at the Target down the street:

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24444312-fl_doc_combined_commissary_lists#document/p6/a2444049

America's prisoners aren't just hungry, they're also hot. The climate emergency is sending temperatures in America's largely un-air-conditioned prisons soaring to dangerous levels. Commissaries capitalize on this, too: an 8" fan costs $40 in Delaware's Sussex Correctional Institution. In Georgia, that fan goes for $32 (but prisoners are not paid for their labor in Georgia pens). And in scorching Texas, the commissary raised the price of water by 50% last summer:

https://www.tpr.org/criminal-justice/2023-07-20/texas-charges-prisoners-50-more-for-water-for-as-heat-wave-continues

Toiletries are also sold at prices that would make an airport gift-shop blush. Need denture adhesive? That's $12.28 in an Idaho pen, triple the retail price. 15% of America's prisoners are over 55. The Keefe Group – sister company to the "grossly inadequate" healthcare company Wellpath – operates that commissary. In Oregon, the commissary charges a 200% markup on hearing-aid batteries. Vermont charges a 500% markup on reading glasses. Imagine spending decades in prison: toothless, blind, and deaf.

Then there's the religious items. Bibles and Christmas cards are surprisingly reasonable, but a Qaran will run you $26 in Vermont, where a Bible is a mere $4.55. Kufi caps – which cost $3 or less in the free world – go for $12 in Indiana prisons. A Virginia prisoner needs to work for 8 hours to earn enough to buy a commissary Ramadan card (you can buy a Christmas card after three hours' labor).

Prison price-gougers are finally facing a comeuppance. California's new BASIC Act caps prison commissary markups at 35% (California commissaries used to charge 63-200% markups):

https://theappeal.org/price-gouging-in-california-prisons-newsom-signature/

Last year, Nevada banned any markup on hygiene items:

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/82nd2023/Bill/10425/Overview

And prison tech monopolist Securus has been driven to the brink of bankruptcy, thanks to the activism of Worth Rises and its coalition partners:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/08/money-talks/

When someone tells you who they are, believe them the first time. Prisons show us how businesses would treat us if they could get away with it.

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/20/captive-market/#locked-in

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My dad passed away a few hours after I left the hospital.

I really didn't want him to be alone when it happened. I figured we had at least another week before the toxins built up in his system. But he had congestive heart failure along with renal failure and I think he would have passed tonight whether he stopped dialysis or not. I'm so glad we didn't attempt that amputation. He would have gone through that and died a few days later regardless.

When I left he was in a very deep sleep. So at least I was there for his last moments of consciousness. The last thing he saw was a loved one. I still wish I had stayed tonight. They even asked me if I'd like to spend the night and I had this feeling like maybe I should. But my back was on fire and I was very sleepy. And I wanted to make sure I was able to meet his visitors in the morning. So I went home to get some rest.

I know people will comfort me and say it's okay, but my mom died all alone in the ICU. She couldn't even have visitors. And I just didn't want that for my dad. I wanted to be by his side holding his hand.

In any case, they called around 12:40 am. I barely held it together until I hung up the phone. I called my brother to let him know. Then I woke up Katrina to hear a comforting voice to calm me down. I wish she could have hugged me, but the power of her hugging spirit is so profound you can almost feel it through the phone.

I let her get back to sleep and I went back to the hospital at about 1 am. I had to enter through the ER and an armed security guard escorted me to the elevators. I went up to the 4th floor to the hospice suite (aka a regular hospital room with string lights). I met with my dad's night nurse--a lovely Haitian gentleman named Kennedy.

He escorted me into my father's room. He had prepared it to try and make me more comfortable. He made sure the room had enough light, but not overwhelmingly so. The room was spotless so I guess they must have cleaned it. They packed up my father's belongings and placed them in the corner. Kennedy had the TV set to some sort of relaxation channel. It had images of beaches, mellow music, and sounds of the ocean. Though it made it hard to hear him and I wish he had just left the TV off. Ocean sounds were not going to make seeing my dad any more pleasant. But I guess I appreciate the effort.

My dad was still in his hospital bed. They adjusted it to be perfectly flat and they covered him with the soft, fuzzy microfiber blanket I brought to help my dad be more comfortable. Hospital blankets were scratchy to his sensitive skin. His eyes were closed but his mouth was wide open. I'm wondering if they were unable to close it. My eyes kept playing tricks on me because I kept thinking I saw his chest rise and fall. Maybe my brain just wanted to believe he was just sleeping.

The nurse had me sign a document and gave me some privacy to say goodbye. Once he left I quickly turned off those damn ocean sounds. They were really distracting.

I don't really believe you can talk to the dead. So I just grabbed his belongings, pulled his fuzzy blanket off and left the room.

I guess next up is the service. I am going to try to write a eulogy tomorrow. Hopefully I can find the words to honor my dad's life.

Thank you all for helping support me through this. All of your messages and thoughts really did help make this more tolerable. And thank you for putting up with all of my bored hospital thoughts.

I guess I am going to try and get a few more hours of sleep before I start calling people in the morning. I'll have to let my dad's friends know they can't visit him.

Goodnight everyone.

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Hi, I hope you and yours are hanging in there.

If you've asked not to receive anything right now I'm sorry, I didn't see anything scanning your blog, but I'm kind of a mess and might have missed it.

I'm queer ten ways from Sunday, capable of getting pregnant, permanently disabled on dialysis, and live in Texas. With the way things seem to be going, I'm expecting to have to try and figure out how to get me and my partner out of state or at least move from where we live right now.

I have housing assistance and I'm expecting that to not really continue properly among other risks like healthcare ending.

I'd like to move to New York or some place that might be safe(r) in the short term since with my medical stuff I can't immigrate afaik.

But we have an eviction on our record and don't know anyone out of state, and things are overall just bad.

You have a lot more life experience, and a lot of people who follow you who have navigated difficult things. I was hoping you or people who follow you had some advice for what I can do.

Like how do I move states with Medicaid, are there any countries that might grant asylum even with my disabilities, will new York even be safer or is everywhere bad. How to find housing with an eviction and only having SSI.

My partner isn't a skilled worker. Neither of us have degrees. He's disabled too, but not on disability.

Especially anyone familiar with what states would be best? I currently receive home caretaker services that my partner gets paid for by Medicaid, and that and my SSI is our income.

Thank you for your time. Again if this isn't okay right now I apologize for missing the notification.

I don't have the energy to give this level of advice right now and so I'm posting this so that others can assist you.

The one thing I know off the top of my head is that you can't transfer Medicaid. You have to close your file in TX and requalify elsewhere. I had to do that when we moved from PA to OR. If you have your paperwork together, it's not that hard.

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Personal Life Update - Possible Long Term Hiatus

So for anyone who cares about this sort of thing, I thought I would make a post. A few weeks back, both of my parents got sick. We thought with the same thing, possibly covid at the time.

While it was confirmed that my mother did in fact get Covid, she also contracted pneumonia. She has copd so this made it quite difficult for her. So she went to to the hospital.

My dad turned out to have something much worse. He developed diverticulitis (pockets in the intestine), fairly common, but, he got severely inflamed and got an infection. He got very sick, very fast. He had been receiving treatment for Liver Cancer previously, but those treatments were only making him worse.

For the last few weeks me and my brother have been making two-hour trips every other day, to visit both of them.

My dad was getting dialysis treatments because his kidneys were in rough shape, but was having a hard time in the hospital. He was not being treated well, and wanted to come home, so he did.

Today me and my brother brought our dad home so he could be comfortable somewhere he feels safe. He will no longer be receiving dialysis or cancer treatments. He will be set up with a hospice service from home hopefully tomorrow.

I do not know when my mother will return home, or what care she will need from this point on either. She has recovered from covid and pneumonia, but must be on a cpap machine at night at this point or she declines in her health/breathing.

I have no idea how much longer I have with my father. Could be days, could be a year. The same goes with my mother, though she is not well, she is better off than my father in some ways.

I have been taking care of my mother every day for the last 5 years. And now I'll need to help my dad as well for as long as he needs.

I may release content on days that are better and I feel like writing, maybe for stress relief. But I cannot promise that I will be able to post anything. I will be around, but just might not be writing for a while longer.

To anyone who sends their love, prayers, or kind messages, I thank you in advance. Please do not be offended if I do not reply right away or at all.

xx

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The Mystery of the Atlanta Blood House 

On the evening of September 8, 1987, 77-year-old Minnie Winston was taking a shower in her Atlanta home. When she stepped out, she saw bloodstains on the bathroom floor.

Alarmed, Minnie quickly ran to her 79-year-old husband, William, who was sleeping in their bedroom. Together, they investigated the blood — mostly small droplets. They wondered whether an animal, possibly a rodent, had been wounded in the house.

William left the bathroom to look around the house. Soon it became clear that they were not dealing with a wounded rodent. William found blood seeping from almost everywhere in the house. It was on the walls in most rooms and in narrow, inaccessible crawl spaces in the basement. It was oozing from the floors and seeping from under kitchen appliances and the television.

The Winstons called the police.

When the police arrived, they first checked for any signs of a break-in. They didn’t find any. They asked whether the Winstons had had any recent visitors. They hadn’t.

Homicide Detective Steve Cartwright later said that in his ten years of service he had never seen anything like this. He said it was “an extremely strange situation.” And added, “I’m guessing it was an animal. Hope that’s all it was.”

The Winstons didn’t have any pets. No rodents were found in the house.

And subsequent lab results confirmed the blood came from a human.

Soon, the police closed the case in frustration, with no leads, and no explanation. They were content there was no homicide. And the only thing they were able to confirm was that the blood, typo O, did not belong to either Winnie or William (whose blood was type A).

The case became a sensation in 1987, and the Winston home became a hotspot for reporters and amateur investigators.

After the heat died down, a hobbyist writer, Curt Rowlett, conducted his own investigation. Minnie agreed to an interview but Rowlett quickly hit a brick wall. Minnie was adamant that the substance was actually “rust and mud mixed with water.”

Rowlett believes that Minnie did not want to re-live the publicity of the case but also, she was in denial about the truth. She allegedly said that if the substance had been blood, “she would not be willing to stay in the house anymore.”

But the fact is that the Georgia State Crime Laboratory confirmed the substance was human blood.

Theories of haunting, spirits, and poltergeists abound in this case. The Winstons were asked repeatedly whether they had experienced any supernatural phenomena in their home before. They said no. This was the first incident of this type in the 22 years they had been living in this house.

Another theory is that the blood was a cruel prank by someone within the Winston family. According to some accounts, there were tensions between the elderly couple and their adult children. Both William, a kidney dialysis patient, and his daughter, who worked at a hospital, allegedly had access to human blood.

A theory by the police was that either the Winstons hoaxed the incident in order to elicit attention from their children, or their daughter did it in order to have her parents legally declared as mentally incapacitated for her own financial gain.

Neither one of these theories was proven, and the case was closed without having arrived at an explanation.

It remains a mystery.

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Chris Hedges: I am in the studio of Al Jazeera’s Arabic service watching a live feed from Gaza City. The Al Jazeera reporter in northern Gaza, because of the intense Israeli shelling, was forced to evacuate to southern Gaza. He left his camera behind. He trained it on Al-Shifa hospital, Gaza’s largest medical complex. It is night. Israeli tanks fire directly towards the hospital compound. Long horizontal red flashes. A deliberate attack on a hospital. A deliberate war crime. A deliberate massacre of the most helpless civilians, including the very sick and infants. Then the feed goes dead.

We sit in front of the monitors. We are silent. We know what this means. No power. No water. No internet. No medical supplies. Every infant in an incubator will die. Every dialysis patient will die. Everyone in the intensive care unit will die. Everyone who needs oxygen will die.  Everyone who needs emergency surgery will die. And what will happen to the 50,000 people who, driven from their homes by the relentless bombing, have taken refuge on the hospital grounds? We know the answer to that as well. Many of them, too, will die.

There are no words to express what we are witnessing. In the five weeks of horror this is one of the pinnacles of horror. The indifference of Europe is bad enough.  The active complicity by the United States is unfathomable. Nothing justifies this. Nothing. And Joe Biden will go down in history as an accomplice to genocide. May the ghosts of the thousands of children he has participated in murdering haunt him for the rest of his life.

Israel and the United States are sending a chilling message to the rest of the world. International and humanitarian law, including the Geneva Convention, are meaningless pieces of paper. They did not apply in Iraq. They do not apply in Gaza. We will pulverize your neighborhoods and cities with bombs and missiles. We will wantonly murder your women, children, elderly and sick. We will set up blockades to engineer starvation and the spread of infectious diseases. You, the “lesser breeds” of the earth, do not matter. To us you are vermin to be extinguished. We have everything. If you try and take any of it away from us, we will kill you. And we will never be held accountable.

We are not hated for our values. We are hated because we have no values. We are hated because rules only apply to others. Not to us. We are hated because we have arrogated to ourselves the right to carry out indiscriminate slaughter. We are hated because we are heartless and cruel. We are hated because we are hypocrites, talking about protecting civilians, the rule of law and humanitarianism while extinguishing the lives of hundreds of people in Gaza a day, including 160 children.

Israel reacted with indignation and moral outrage when it was accused of bombing the al-Ahli Arab Christian hospital in Gaza, which left hundreds of dead. The bombing, Israel claimed, came from an errant rocket fired by Palestine Islamic Jihad. There is nothing in the arsenal of Hamas or Islamic Jihad that could have replicated the massive explosive power of the missile that struck the hospital. Those of us who have covered Gaza have heard this Israel trope so many times it is risible. They always blame Hamas and the Palestinians for their war crimes, now attempting to argue that hospitals are Hamas command centers and therefore legitimate targets. They never provide evidence. The Israeli military and government lie like they breathe.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), which has staff working in Al-Shifa, issued a statement saying patients, doctors and nurses are "trapped in hospitals under fire." It called on the “Israeli government to cease this unrelenting assault on Gaza’s health system.”

“Over the past 24 hours, hospitals in Gaza have been under relentless bombardment. Al-Shifa hospital complex, the biggest health facility where MSF staff are still working, has been hit several times, including the maternity and outpatient departments, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries,” the statement read. “The hostilities around the hospital have not stopped. MSF teams and hundreds of patients are still inside Al-Shifa hospital. MSF urgently reiterates its calls to stop the attacks against hospitals, for an immediate ceasefire and for the protection of medical facilities, medical staff and patients.”

Three other hospitals in northern Gaza and Gaza City are encircled by Israeli forces and tanks, in what a doctor told Al Jazeera was a “day of war against hospitals.” The Indonesian Hospital has reportedly also lost power. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that 20 of 36 hospitals in Gaza no longer function.

Israel and Washington’s cynicism is breathtaking. There are no differences in intent. Washington only wants it done quickly. Humanitarian corridors?  Pauses in the shelling?  These are vehicles to facilitate the total depopulation of northern Gaza. The handful of aid trucks allowed through the border at Rafah with Egypt? A public relations gimmick. There is only one goal – kill, kill, kill. The faster the better. All Biden officials talk about is what comes next once Israel has finished its decimation of Gaza. They know Israel’s slaughter will not end until Gazans are living in the open without shelter in the southern part of the strip and dying because of a lack of food, water and medical care.

Gaza before Israel’s ground incursion was one of the most densely populated spots on the planet. Imagine what will happen with 1.1 million Gazans from the north piled on top of over 1 million in the south. Imagine what will take place when infectious diseases such as cholera become an epidemic.  Imagine the ravages of starvation. The pressure will build to do something. And that something, Israel hopes, will be to push the Palestinians over the border into the Sinai in Egypt. Once there, they will never return. Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Gaza will be complete.  Its ethnic cleansing of the West Bank will begin.

That is Israel’s demented dream. To achieve it, they will make Gaza uninhabitable.

Ask yourself, if you were a Palestinian in Gaza and had access to a weapon what would you do? If Israel killed your family, how would you react? Why would you care about international or humanitarian law when you know it only applies to the oppressed, not the oppressors? If terror is the only language Israel uses to communicate, the only language it apparently understands, wouldn’t you speak back with terror?

Israel’s orgy of death will not crush Hamas. Hamas is an idea. This idea is fed on the blood of martyrs. Israel is giving Hamas an abundant supply.

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Medical Disposables Market to be worth US$ 326 Billion by 2033, Reveals Future Market Insights

The Medical Disposables Market revenues were estimated at US$ 153.5 Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2023-2033, according to a recently published Future Market Insights report. By the end of 2033, the market is expected to reach US$ 326 Billion. Bandages and Wound Dressings commanded the largest revenue share in 2022 and is expected to register a CAGR of 6.8% from 2023 to 2033.

The rising incidence of Hospital Acquired Infections, an increasing number of surgical procedures, and the growing prevalence of chronic diseases leading to longer hospital admission have been the key factors driving the market.

The subsequent spike in the number of chronic illness cases and a rise in the rate of hospitalizations has fueled the field of emergency medical disposables growth. The expansion of the medical disposables market is being fueled by an increase in the prevalence of hospital-acquired illnesses and disorders, as well as a greater focus on infection prevention. For example, the prevalence of healthcare-associated infection in high-income countries ranges from 3.5% to 12%, whereas it ranges from 5.7% to 19.1% in low and medium-income countries.

A growing geriatric population, an increase in the incidence of incontinence issues, mandatory guidelines that must be followed for patient safety at healthcare institutions, and an increase in demand for sophisticated healthcare facilities is driving the medical disposables market.

The market in North America is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 131 Billion by 2033 from US$ 61.7 Billion in 2022. In August 2000, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance concerning healthcare single-use items reprocessed by third parties or hospitals. In this guidance, FDA stated that hospitals or third-party reprocessors would be considered manufacturers and regulated in the exact same manner. A newly used single-use device still has to fulfill the criteria for device activation required by its flagship when it was originally manufactured. Such regulations have been creating a positive impact on the medical disposables market in the U.S. market in specific and the North American market in general

Competitive Landscape

The key companies in the market are engaged in mergers, acquisitions and partnerships.

The key players in the market include 3M, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Abbott, Becton, Dickinson & Company, Medtronic, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Bayer AG, Smith and Nephew, Medline Industries, Inc., and Cardinal Health.

Some of the recent developments of key Medical Disposables providers are as follows:

In April 2019, Smith & Nephew PLC purchased Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. with the goal of expanding its advanced wound management product range.

In May 2019, 3M announced the acquisition of Acelity Inc., with the goal of strengthening wound treatment products.

For More Information: https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/medication-dispenser-market

More Insights Available

Future Market Insights, in its new offering, presents an unbiased analysis of the Medical Disposables Market, presenting historical market data (2018-2022) and forecast statistics for the period of 2023-2033.

The study reveals essential insights by Product (Surgical Instruments & Supplies, Infusion, and Hypodermic Devices, Diagnostic & Laboratory Disposables, Bandages and Would Dressings, Sterilization Supplies, Respiratory Devices, Dialysis Disposables, Medical & Laboratory Gloves), by Raw Material (Plastic Resin, Nonwoven Material, Rubber, Metal, Glass, Others), by End-use (Hospitals, Home Healthcare, Outpatient/Primary Care Facilities, Other End-use) across five regions (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa).

Market Segments Covered in Medical Disposables Industry Analysis

By Product Type:

Surgical Instruments & Supplies

Would Closures

Procedural Kits & Trays

Surgical Catheters

Surgical Instruments

Plastic Surgical Drapes

By Raw Material:

Plastic Resin

Nonwoven Material

Rubber

Metals

Glass

Other Raw Materials

By End-use:

Hospitals

Home Healthcare

Outpatient/Primary Care Facilities

Other End-uses

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Things the pharmaceutical and medical establishment definitely Do Not Want.

Also, it's better for employers for us to be chronically depressed, fatigued, and in pain. Just enough for us to still be able to work, but not have any energy left for anything else.

We're afraid to quit and lose healthcare, and we're willing to spend a ton of money on anything that makes life easier: OTC meds by the bucket load (which could ultimately lead to kidney damage and put us on for-profit dialysis for years), chiropractors and alternative medicine, fast food/convenience foods, "time saving" devices, services for things we might otherwise do ourselves (including car/house repair, child care, housekeeping, yard maintenance, nursing homes for the elderly, etc).

The whole economy runs on people being too broken to thrive, but not broken enough to stop working (because the threat of homelessness and starvation overrides everything else).

If we started effectively treating the root causes of pain, keeping small problems from becoming chronic, and effectively helping people stay ahead of their pain and manage symptoms, all of the working class and poor folks would be much healthier, have more usable hours, more energy and motivation, less depression and anxiety. That's a dangerous situation for the status quo.

It is actually way better for 100 addicts to get their fix on pain pills than a single person in pain go without. I call this the "Torture is bad" principle. You should be able to get the good stuff forever after a single doctor's visit. If you're worried about addicts fund rehab centers and needle exchanges instead of torturing people.

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Dialysis at Home in Dubai: Best Services with One Call Doctor

In recent years, Dubai has emerged as a hub for innovative healthcare solutions, offering residents and visitors alike access to world-class medical services. Among these advancements, home-based dialysis has gained significant attention, providing a convenient and effective alternative for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Leading this transformation is One Call Doctor, a premier provider of home dialysis services in Dubai. This blog delves into the myriad benefits and offerings of One Call Doctor’s dialysis at home services, highlighting why they are the best choice for patients in the UAE.

Understanding Dialysis and Its Importance

Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for individuals whose kidneys are no longer able to function adequately on their own. It performs the essential task of removing waste products and excess fluid from the blood, which is typically the kidneys' job. There are two primary types of dialysis:

Hemodialysis: This involves using a machine to filter blood outside the body.

Peritoneal Dialysis: This uses the lining of the abdomen to filter blood inside the body.

For many patients, frequent trips to a dialysis center can be burdensome, time-consuming, and stressful. Home dialysis offers a solution to these challenges, allowing patients to receive the same high-quality care in the comfort of their own homes.

One Call Doctor: Pioneering Home Dialysis Services in Dubai

One Call Doctor is at the forefront of delivering exceptional home-based medical services in Dubai, with a special focus on home dialysis. Here’s why they stand out as the best in the field:

1. Comprehensive Care

One Call Doctor provides a holistic approach to home dialysis. Their services are not just about the dialysis procedure itself but encompass a wide range of support, including:

Personalized Treatment Plans: Tailored to meet the specific needs and preferences of each patient.

Nutritional Guidance: Dieticians provide advice to help manage kidney disease through proper nutrition.

Regular Health Monitoring: Continuous assessment of the patient’s health to adjust treatments as necessary.

2. Highly Qualified Medical Team

The backbone of One Call Doctor’s services is their team of highly trained and experienced healthcare professionals. This includes:

Nephrologists: Experts in kidney care who oversee the dialysis treatment.

Nurses: Specially trained in dialysis procedures and patient care.

Support Staff: Providing logistical and emotional support to patients and their families.

3. State-of-the-Art Equipment

One Call Doctor utilizes the latest technology and equipment for home dialysis, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. Their advanced machines are designed for ease of use, safety, and effectiveness, reducing the risk of complications.

4. Convenience and Comfort

One Call Doctor understands the importance of comfort and convenience in managing chronic conditions. Their home dialysis services offer:

Flexible Scheduling: Allowing treatments to be scheduled at times that are most convenient for the patient.

Elimination of Travel: Reducing the physical and emotional strain of frequent trips to a dialysis center.

Enhanced Quality of Life: Enabling patients to maintain their daily routines and spend more time with family and friends.

5. Patient Education and Empowerment

Educating patients and their families is a key component of One Call Doctor’s approach. They provide extensive training on how to perform dialysis at home, manage equipment, and recognize potential issues. This empowerment leads to greater patient confidence and autonomy in their treatment.

6. Emergency Support

One Call Doctor ensures that patients have access to round-the-clock emergency support. In case of any issues or concerns, their medical team is just a phone call away, ready to provide immediate assistance.

Why Choose Home Dialysis with One Call Doctor?

Choosing One Call Doctor for home dialysis in Dubai comes with numerous benefits:

Improved Health Outcomes: Regular and consistent treatment can lead to better health results.

Enhanced Comfort: Receiving treatment at home reduces stress and promotes well-being.

Personalized Care: Customized treatment plans ensure that each patient’s unique needs are met.

Family Involvement: Family members can be actively involved in the care process, providing emotional support.

Many patients have experienced life-changing benefits from One Call Doctor’s home dialysis services.

Conclusion

One Call Doctor is revolutionizing the way dialysis is delivered in Dubai, offering unmatched home dialysis services that prioritize patient comfort, convenience, and overall well-being. By choosing One Call Doctor, patients with chronic kidney disease can enjoy a higher quality of life and better health outcomes, all from the comfort of their own homes. If you or a loved one is in need of dialysis services, One Call Doctor is the best choice in Dubai. For more details visit our website : https://theonecalldoctor.com/services/dialysis-at-home-in-dubai/

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Best Nephrology Hospital in Chennai

When it comes to kidney health, choosing the right hospital is essential. Chennai is home to some of the finest nephrology hospitals, offering world-class treatment for a variety of kidney-related conditions. Whether you are dealing with chronic kidney disease, undergoing dialysis, or considering a kidney transplant, selecting a hospital with advanced medical technology, expert nephrologists, and compassionate patient care can make a significant difference in treatment outcomes.

Best Nephrology Hospitals in Chennai

Medway Hospital

Medway Hospital is one of the most reputed nephrology hospitals in Chennai. It is known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced medical equipment, and a team of highly skilled nephrologists who provide comprehensive kidney care.

Expert Team: Medway Hospital has a dedicated team of nephrologists and specialists who ensure that patients receive personalized treatment plans.

Advanced Technology: The hospital is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment tools, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective therapies.

Holistic Approach: Medway Hospital focuses on holistic kidney care, addressing both physical and emotional well-being of patients.

VS Hospital

Recognized as one of the best kidney care centers in Chennai, VS Hospital provides specialized nephrology services with a patient-centric approach.

Specialized Treatment: The hospital offers targeted treatments for chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, and other nephrological disorders.

Experienced Doctors: VS Hospital boasts a team of expert nephrologists and urologists with years of experience in treating complex kidney conditions.

Comprehensive Care: From diagnosis to post-treatment support, VS Hospital ensures that each patient receives the highest level of medical attention and care.

CTS Hospital

CTS Hospital is another premier destination for kidney treatment in Chennai. It has gained a reputation for providing exceptional nephrology services.

Modern Facilities: The hospital features state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, ensuring top-quality treatment.

Specialized Treatments: CTS Hospital provides comprehensive care for various kidney-related conditions, including dialysis and transplant services.

High Success Rates: The hospital has an impressive track record of successful kidney treatments, making it a preferred choice for patients seeking nephrology care.

Rela MS Hospital

Rela MS Hospital is widely regarded for its high standards in nephrology care and is one of the top choices for kidney treatment in Chennai.

Dedicated Medical Team: The hospital has a specialized team of nephrologists, nurses, and support staff who work together to provide top-notch care.

Advanced Diagnostics: Rela MS Hospital utilizes modern diagnostic tools to ensure accurate detection and treatment of kidney-related ailments.

Patient-Focused Care: The hospital places a strong emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, offering comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Services Offered by the Best Nephrology Hospitals in Chennai

Dialysis Services: Leading nephrology hospitals in Chennai provide both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis to patients with kidney failure. These hospitals ensure high-quality dialysis care with strict infection control measures and patient monitoring.

Kidney Transplants: Kidney transplant services are a major focus of these hospitals, with advanced surgical techniques, experienced transplant teams, and comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care.

Chronic Kidney Disease Management: Hospitals offer personalized treatment plans for managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), incorporating medication, dietary changes, and lifestyle modifications to slow disease progression.

Kidney Stone Treatment: From non-invasive procedures like lithotripsy to advanced surgical options, nephrology hospitals provide effective treatments for kidney stones.

High Success Rates and Patient Satisfaction: The best kidney treatment hospitals in Chennai are known for their high success rates in treating nephrological disorders. Patients often experience significant improvements in kidney function, and hospitals focus on ensuring long-term success.

Why Choose These Hospitals?

Positive Patient Outcomes: Many patients report successful treatments and improved kidney health.

Expert Medical Care: These hospitals are staffed with highly experienced nephrologists and specialists.

Advanced Medical Technology: Cutting-edge equipment ensures precise diagnosis and effective treatment plans.

Common Kidney Diseases Treated

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Long-term management of CKD includes lifestyle modifications, medications, and regular monitoring to slow the disease's progression.

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Hospitals provide emergency and intensive care to treat sudden kidney failure, using dialysis and medications to restore kidney function.

Kidney Stones :Treatment options for kidney stones range from medication to surgical removal, depending on the size and severity of the stones.

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Specialized care for PKD includes monitoring, managing complications, and planning for kidney transplant if necessary.

Glomerulonephritis: This condition, which involves inflammation of the kidney’s filtering units, is managed through medications and lifestyle changes to prevent further damage.

Hypertensive Kidney Disease: Managing high blood pressure is crucial for preventing kidney damage. Treatment includes medications, dietary changes, and routine monitoring.

Anemia Related to Kidney Disease : Since kidney disease often reduces red blood cell production, hospitals offer medications like erythropoietin and iron supplements to manage anemia.

Bone Disease Related to Kidney Dysfunction: Imbalances in calcium and phosphorus due to kidney dysfunction can lead to bone disease. Treatment focuses on dietary management and medications.

Proteinuria : Excess protein in urine signals kidney damage. Hospitals provide targeted treatments to slow progression and improve kidney function.

Conclusion

For those seeking the best nephrology hospital in Chennai, the hospitals listed above provide top-tier kidney care with expert medical teams, state-of-the-art technology, and a patient-centric approach. Whether you need dialysis, kidney transplant, or treatment for kidney disease, these hospitals offer world-class healthcare services tailored to individual needs. For more details : https://medwayhospitals.com/centre-of-excellence/nephrology/

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Top 10 Paramedical Courses in Goa: A Complete Guide

The demand for healthcare professionals is on the rise, and paramedical courses have very good career prospects. If you are looking for the best paramedical courses in Goa, this guide will help you select a course for a promising career in the healthcare sector. This article lists down the top paramedical courses in Goa, their eligibility, career prospects, and the best institute to pursue them.

What Are Paramedical Courses?

Paramedical courses prepare students for healthcare services in the field of diagnostics and medical assistance. Such a course prepares professionals assisting doctors and medical staff in case of emergencies within hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers.

Why Quit Paramedical Courses in Goa?

Some of the best healthcare training colleges in India are located in Goa. They teach quality and value-added programs, and as for the careers, they are star-studded. The state ensures a free atmosphere, modern infrastructure, and industry-relevant courses. Meanwhile, GD Goenka Health Care Academy happens to be one of the best paramedical institutes in Goa, known for its expert faculty, hands-on training, and placement support.

Top 10 Paramedical Courses in Goa

1. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) 

Eligibility: 10+2 having science

Duration: 1-2 years 

Career Scope: Work as a lab technician in hospitals, pathology labs, and diagnostic facilities. 

2. Diploma in Radiology Technology

Duration: 1-2 years 

Eligibility: 10+2 with Science 

Career Scope: Work as an X-ray technician, MRI technician, or ultrasound technician. 

3. Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT)

Duration: 1-2 years 

Eligibility: 10+2 with Science 

Career Scope: Work as an operation theatre assistant in the surgical and hospital setting. 

4. Diploma in Medical Record Technology 

Duration: 1 year to 2 years 

Eligibility: 10+2 (either stream) 

Career Scope: Operate under the hospital administration and the departments that handle medical record keeping. 

5. Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Time Span: 1 Year

Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 (any stream)

Career Opportunities: An EMT will work either in ambulance services, emergency units, or trauma care units.

6. Diploma in Dialysis Technology

Time Span: 1 to 2 years

Eligibility: 10+2 with science

Career Opportunities: Hospitals/dialysis centers as dialysis technician. 

7. Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma) 

Duration: 2 years 

Eligibility: 10+2 with Science 

Career Scope: Work as a pharmacist in hospitals, clinics, and medical stores. 

8. Diploma in Physiotherapy 

Duration: 2 years 

Eligibility: 10+2 with Science 

Career Scope: Work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and sports clinics. 

9. Diploma in Optometry Technology 

Time Period: 2 years 

Eligibility: 10+2 with Science 

Career Scope: Works in eye clinics, opticals, and hospitals. 

10. Diploma in Nursing Assistants

Duration: 1 year to 2 years 

Eligibility: 10+2 (any stream) 

Career Scope: Work as a nursing assistant in hospitals, old-age homes, and healthcare centers.

Why Choose GD Goenka Health Care Academy for Paramedical Courses?

This is quite simply the name selected by the academy for the most excellent amalgamation of all paramedical courses available within Goa. Here are the reasons:

Experienced Faculty: A team of trainers and healthcare professionals would tutor the sophisticated above-mentioned courses.

Modern Labs and Infrastructure: Practical training with cutting-edge medical equipment.

Internship and Placement Support: Get experience on the field in hospitals and clinics.

Industry Recognized Certifications: Courses are designed in accordance with industry standards.

Admission Process at GD Goenka Health Care Academy

Eligibility Criteria

All courses would ideally require a 10+2 pass letter from an applicant for several courses. A Science stream is necessary in most cases for the courses. 

Some of the certificate courses would be open to applicants who clear the 10th standard. 

How to Apply? 

- Have a look on the Official Website of GD Goenka health care Academy. 

- Fill in the application form online. 

- Submit the documents asked. 

- Attend the counseling session (if applicable). 

- Finish the process of admission and get started on your course. 

Career Opportunities After Paramedical Courses

Emergency Medical Services

Rehabilitation Centers

Emergency Medical Technician

Pharmaceuticals

Conclusion

Best paramedical courses in goa offer great prospects in terms of careers in the healthcare system. If you are thinking of pursuing a top paramedical course in Goa, consider GD Goenka Health Care Academy as your best option. Then with the right education, faculties, and connections to the industrial world, you can forge a successful career in the medical field. Start this wonderful journey and create a promising future in health care!

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How Palliative Home Care Supports Both Patients and Caregivers

Palliative home care provides comfort and support for people with serious illnesses and helps their caregivers manage daily challenges. Many families choose palliative home care services because it allows loved ones to receive care at home.

This guide will explore how palliative home care services benefit patients and caregivers. We will also answer common questions and provide helpful insights.

What Is Palliative Home Care?

Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life. It is available for people with illnesses like cancer, heart disease, and neurological conditions. Unlike hospice care, palliative care is available at any stage of an infection.

Palliative home care services provide medical and emotional support to patients in their homes. This care can include pain management, emotional counselling, and assistance with daily tasks.

Benefits for Patients

Patients with serious illnesses face many challenges. Palliative home care services can make life easier by providing:

1. Pain and Symptom Management

Palliative care professionals help manage pain, nausea, and breathing difficulties by creating personalized treatment plans that improve comfort.

2. Emotional and Mental Support

Illness can be stressful and overwhelming. Patients often experience anxiety, depression, or fear. Palliative home care services offer counselling and emotional support to help patients cope.

3. Personalized Care Plans

Every patient has different needs. Palliative care teams work with doctors to create custom care plans for patient's specific symptoms and goals.

4. Improved Quality of Life

Reducing pain and discomfort allows patients to enjoy more time with loved ones. Palliative home care services help patients feel more comfortable in their familiar surroundings.

5. Assistance with Daily Activities

Some patients struggle with basic tasks like bathing, dressing, or eating. Caregivers assist, ensuring patients maintain dignity and independence.

Benefits for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with a serious illness can be challenging. Palliative home care services offer much-needed support for caregivers by providing:

1. Respite Care

Caregiving can be exhausting. Palliative care teams provide temporary relief so caregivers can rest and recharge.

2. Guidance and Education

Many caregivers feel unprepared for the medical and emotional demands of caregiving. Palliative care professionals provide training and advice, making caregiving more manageable.

3. Emotional Support

Watching a loved one suffer is emotionally challenging. Palliative home care services include counselling and support groups to help caregivers cope with stress.

4. 24/7 Access to Help

Emergencies can happen at any time. Many palliative care providers offer 24/7 support, giving caregivers peace of mind.

5. Coordination of Care

Managing doctor's appointments, medications, and treatments can be overwhelming. Palliative care teams coordinate care, reducing caregivers' stress.

Common Questions About Palliative Home Care

1. Who Can Receive Palliative Home Care?

Palliative care is available to anyone with a serious or chronic illness. It is available for people of all ages and at any stage of illness.

2. Does Insurance Cover Palliative Home Care?

Many insurance plans cover palliative home care services, including Medicare and Medicaid. Check with your provider for details.

3. How Do I Know If My Loved One Needs Palliative Care?

If your loved one experiences pain, emotional distress, or difficulty with daily activities, they may benefit from palliative home care services. Talk to their doctor for guidance.

4. Can Palliative Care Be Combined with Other Treatments?

Yes, palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments like chemotherapy or dialysis. It focuses on comfort while allowing patients to continue other medical care.

5. How Do I Choose a Palliative Home Care Provider?

Look for providers with experienced staff, positive reviews, and 24/7 availability. Ask about their services and ensure they meet your loved one's needs.

The Emotional Impact of Palliative Home Care

Serious illnesses affect both patients and caregivers emotionally. Palliative home care services provide comfort, reducing feelings of isolation and fear.

For Patients

They feel supported and valued.

They experience less pain and discomfort.

They can focus on spending quality time with family.

For Caregivers

They feel less overwhelmed.

They have professional support when needed.

They gain confidence in caring for their loved ones.

How to Get Started with Palliative Home Care

If you believe your loved one could benefit from palliative home care services, here's how to begin:

Talk to a Doctor – Ask your loved one's doctor about palliative care options.

Research Providers – Look for providers with good reputations and services that fit your needs.

Discuss with Family – Make sure everyone is on the same page about care decisions.

Schedule an Assessment – A palliative care team can evaluate your loved one's needs and create a care plan.

Set Up Services – Once a provider is chosen, begin care as soon as needed.

Conclusion

Caring for a loved one with a serious illness is an emotional and physical challenge. However, palliative home care services provide the support needed to make this journey more manageable. These services focus on relieving pain, managing symptoms, and offering emotional comfort—all within the familiar surroundings of home.

Palliative home care services ensure patients receive personalized medical care while maintaining their dignity and independence. The ability to stay home, surrounded by family and cherished memories, greatly enhances their quality of life. With skilled professionals managing their symptoms, patients can focus on living as comfortably as possible.

The benefits are equally significant for caregivers. Providing care for a loved one can be overwhelming, leading to stress and exhaustion. Palliative home care services ease this burden by offering respite care, emotional support, and expert guidance. Caregivers no longer have to navigate complex medical needs alone—they have a team of compassionate professionals ready to help.

One of the most significant advantages of palliative home care services is the holistic approach. It addresses not only the physical aspects of illness but also the emotional, mental, and even spiritual needs of patients and families. This comprehensive support helps reduce anxiety, depression, and uncertainty, allowing both patients and caregivers to find peace.

If you are considering palliative home care services for yourself or a loved one, now is the time to take action. Start by speaking with a doctor, researching providers, and discussing options with family. The sooner care begins, the sooner patients and caregivers can experience the relief and comfort they deserve.