COVID-19 has changed daily life in many ways, including how people eat. But what about those on maintenance hemodialysis? Japanese hemodialysis patients have unique needs, and their diets often must adapt to their treatment. So, let's dig into how their eating habits changed before and during the CO
Have you ever wondered how your daily choices impact your health? Researchers explored this by studying 29 countries to figure out which lifestyle factors matter most and how they influence health outcomes. The goal? To help each country allocate resources better for overall health improvements. Fi
Diabetes is a common health issue in Portugal, causing serious health problems and even death. Managing it properly isn't easy; it involves many factors, with daily habits playing a big role. Research shows that when people know less about diabetes, their health management suffers. They feel less co
Ever thought about how lupus nephritis patients in Canada find and trust health info? A recent survey revealed a lot! Most patients start online, but they don't always feel confident about what they find. Instead, they tend to rely on healthcare pros for solid advice. Interestingly, more educated pa
Polypharmacy—the use of five or more meds simultaneously—is becoming more common as people age and develop various health issues along with Alzheimer's disease. This study took a deeper dive into how many medications people with Alzheimer's are taking and whether it affects them differently. Alzheim
Imagine if doctors could see beyond the symptoms and truly understand what makes you, you. That's the idea behind whole person health assessments. Instead of just focusing on diseases, these assessments look at the whole picture: your body and mind, your relationships, your living environment, your
Do DCEs, a popular tool in health research, truly mirror real-world choices? Scientists set out to compare the prediction power of people’s stated preferences from DCEs with their actual decisions. The goal? To ensure health products and services are designed with reliable, real-world data. By pooli
A doctor from El Paso, Dr. Hector Granados, was recently sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The lawsuit alleges that Granados provided puberty blockers and hormones to minors for gender transition, which is now illegal in Texas. Granados denies these allegations, claiming he always follows t
Hospitals use brief hospital course (BHC) summaries to record patient stays. These summaries are typically created manually by clinical staff. Large language models (LLMs) have shown great potential in automating various tasks, but their use in healthcare, especially for generating BHCs from clinica
For a long time, doctors have relied on finding physical damage to understand and treat pain. But chronic pain is different. It often doesn't show up on scans or tests, and it's a personal experience that no one else can feel. This makes it tough for doctors to talk about with their patients. This p
