Multimorbidity, or having multiple health issues at once, is a big challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. In the Netherlands, something called "care groups" were introduced to help combine different types of care for patients with chronic problems. But do Dutch general practice doctors really f
Injuries to the collateral ligaments often happen alongside cruciate ligament tears. Traditionally, surgeons use interference screws to secure the grafts on the femur, tibia, and fibula. But there's a simpler and faster way: tenodesis anchors. These nifty devices provide both compression and stabili
During the Omicron and XBB COVID waves, Singapore faced a surge in infections. To handle the strain on hospitals, a unique approach called Hospital-at-Home (HaH) was implemented. This model aims to reduce the need for hospital beds and staff by using community healthcare services and remote technolo
In recent years, people are living longer, which means we've got a lot more older folks around. While this is great, it also presents a challenge. Many elderly people don't enjoy the same quality of life that younger folks do, and they often need help with daily tasks. The COVID-19 pandemic has real
Is mobile phone addiction affecting boys and girls differently? Many studies have shown that being addicted to your phone can lead to depression. But how does this addiction impact different types of users, and does gender play a role? A recent study looked into this. They found that the type of mob
Breast cancer patients face a complex health system, making timely diagnosis and treatment challenging. Digital navigation tools can help, but finding affordable solutions in Malaysia’s public sector is tough. So, researchers at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) created JURNI, a virtual
Ever wondered how well your heart's working? Researchers are finding new ways to check, especially for folks with heart troubles. They're looking at how the right side of the heart handles pressure. This isn't just about how much pressure (like a scale), but also how the pressure changes (like a bou
Depression and having multiple diseases at once are big problems all over the world. But we don't know much about how they relate to each other. This study looked at an interesting way to deal with this, using China's focus on good relations among people. They wanted to see how common these problems
Ever wondered how different countries tackle health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure? Let's dive into the SCUBY project, which set out to understand how Belgium, Slovenia, and Cambodia can improve care for these conditions. They each created their own plans, called roadmaps. By looking a
Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes increasing disability due to long-term inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. This ongoing inflammation, called smoldering neuroinflammation, is tough to treat with current medications. Chronic active white matter lesions are a big part of this problem. Initially,
