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A new approach to sharing medical records could solve the burnout crisis driving one in three doctors to leave medicine. The solution isn't wellness apps; it's letting patient data follow patients everywhere they go.
Morocco overhauled its mortality tracking system from covering just 30% of people to becoming a global model that the WHO says proves even resource-limited countries can modernize vital health data. The transformation could help nations prepare for future health crises.
Federal health officials want to treat patient health data like a public utility, similar to electricity or water. The approach could speed up medical research while giving patients more control over their own information.
Half a million Britons who volunteered for a groundbreaking health study two decades ago can finally help researchers solve medical mysteries. After years of bureaucratic delays, their complete medical records are now accessible to scientists studying diseases and aging.
Men fighting advanced prostate cancer now have clearer guidance on which treatment works best when their disease returns. A major study found that sticking with a proven therapy can add precious months to survival.