In 2019, Australia rolled out a new national maternity strategy called Woman-centred care: Strategic directions for Australian maternity services. This policy is all about making sure moms-to-be feel safe, respected, and have plenty of choices when it comes to their care. It's based on four key valu
This winter, the United States is dealing with a unique challenge – a "quademic" of flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus. While the first three affect the respiratory system, norovirus causes nasty stomach issues. Experts are concerned because norovirus is particularly vic
Imagine trying to fix something complex, like a broken bone, without knowing all the pieces. That's how many Black medical professionals feel about the orthopaedic field. It's time to change the conversation and amplify Black voices. For years, the orthopaedic world has been dominated by one perspe
Colorectal cancer is a significant health issue in China, causing many deaths. Early detection through screening saves lives, but setting up these programs in Chinese hospitals isn't easy. There are both roadblocks and aids in the way. Healthcare professionals and patients have different views on w
Segmenting blood vessels in fundus images is crucial for diagnosing eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy. Enter DAU-Net, a new network that's easier to use and more accurate than ever. It's divided into an encoder and decoder, with some clever tricks to make it lightweight and powerful. Traditiona
Health care in the United States is top-notch in terms of technology and expertise, especially in areas like cancer treatment. But when it comes to accessibility and affordability, it's falling short. Americans pay a lot for health care, yet many still lack proper access. The gap between the rich an
Ever wondered how your parents' divorce could affect you decades later? A new study sheds light on an unexpected connection. Children who grew up with divorced parents may face a higher risk of stroke as adults. The link is so strong that it's comparable to well-known risk factors like diabetes and
The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a popular tool to gauge happiness worldwide. However, doubts lurk about its consistency across different countries. A recent study dived into data from 65 nations, 40 languages, and various gender identities and age groups, collected between 2020 and 2022.
Ever wondered how your parents' job issues might affect you? Swedish researchers explored this, finding that it's not just about job loss, but also who's facing it. When dads deal with job insecurity, teens tend to feel the heat more. But if it's moms facing the storm, teens seem to handle it better
Mobile stroke units, or MSUs, are becoming popular around the world for quickly treating strokes. They help reduce the time it takes to start treatment and may improve access to a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy. However, there's been no research in England and Wales to see if doctors, pati
