Research shows that moms with kids who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often feel depressed and hesitate to look for professional psychological help. A study in Istanbul, Turkey, delved into how these moms handle stress, and if their coping strategies affect their willingness to seek help. The s
Millions of people globally deal with Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition where parts of the brain gradually stop working properly. Thankfully, mobile apps can make a real difference for these patients. They can help manage symptoms, boost daily life, and overall well-being. But, there's no go-to
Ever wondered why people sometimes ask for healthcare they don't really need? This kind of care is called "low-value care. " It wastes health resources and costs a lot of money. Studies on why people want this care are scattered and often ignored. Researchers decided to gather all this information i
The COVID-19 pandemic hit people's mental health hard worldwide, causing a lot of sleep problems like insomnia. This was due to sudden changes in lifestyles, worrying news, and fears of getting sick. A study in Singapore looked into how common insomnia was and what factors may cause it during the fi
Imagine you're an elderly person in a psychiatric hospital. You're not just dealing with mental health issues, but also physical ones. A recent study in Guangzhou, China, looked into how many physical diseases these patients have and what factors influence that number. They checked out 332 patients
Endometriosis is a painful reality for many women, affecting not just their health, but also many other parts of their lives. A study in Iran took a deep dive into understanding how women there experience this condition. Instead of just looking at the physical pain, researchers wanted to explore the
Ever wondered why some kids with HIV in Ethiopia need to switch from their first choice of treatment? It's a big deal because these first-line drugs are cheaper and easier to take. Researchers wanted to get to the bottom of why these treatments sometimes don't work as planned. They looked at tons of
As China's population ages, it faces a unique challenge: how to care for its seniors while managing declining total population numbers. This shift is set to drive up Total Health Expenditure (THE). Being able to predict these future health costs is crucial for planning. System dynamics models, which
Did you know that certain trace elements in our body might play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? A study in China found that kids with ASD had different levels of manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and selenium (Se) compared to typically developing kids. The kids with ASD had lower zin
In modern medicine, intensive care units (ICUs) have made great strides in helping patients survive initial critical illnesses. However, a new challenge has emerged: patients who survive the initial crisis but need extended ICU stays and develop long-term critical symptoms. This condition is known a
