Did you know that some drugs designed for weight loss might also be helpful for people dealing with alcohol addiction? A study published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that Ozempic and Wegovy, both containing semaglutide, could play a significant role. Researchers in Sweden looked at around 228, 000 pe
Advocacy and activism in nursing are topics that have been discussed and debated for many years. These concepts involve political action aimed at social or political change. Some people believe that advocacy and activism should be part of a nurse's role, while others disagree. To understand what nur
The EQ-5D, a popular tool for measuring health-related quality of life worldwide, hasn't been thoroughly tested among Ethiopian cervical cancer patients. This tool, which covers five dimensions at five levels, is used to assess overall health and well-being. However, there's a gap in knowledge about
In Turkey, a recent study dove into how nurses feel about caring for patients with gynecologic cancer. The research team used a special method called phenomenological design, which is great for understanding people's experiences. They picked nurses who were already caring for these patients. This gr
You might think that getting sick in the hospital is bad enough, but nosocomial infections (NIs) make it even worse. These are infections patients get while they're in the hospital. They can lead to higher death rates and a poorer quality of life. But it's not just about the patients; hospitals feel
Imagine this: the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over, but what steps do doctors take next? A recent study in Germany looked into just that, focusing on how general practitioners (GPs) feel about keeping pandemic practices in place. The German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (le
Wisconsin health officials are calling for people to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines before the holidays. They say only 22% of people have gotten a flu shot and 11% have received an updated COVID-19 shot. This is worrying because respiratory viruses like RSV usually spike this time of year. Dr.
In a surprising move, Aspirus Health, a major healthcare provider based in Wausau, Wisconsin, has announced its plans to build a new hospital in Chippewa Falls. This comes after the shutdown of HSHS hospitals in the Chippewa Valley back in March 2024, leaving the area without vital emergency and inp
In this wrap-up paper, we take a look back at the highs and lows of workplace health and safety research as the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health turns 50 in 2024. Our focus is on what lies ahead in the next quarter-century. Workplace safety has come a long way, but there's still m
Imagine diving into a world so small, you can't see it with the naked eye. This artwork brings those tiny details to life, showcasing how our blood flows through intricate pathways every second of our lives. The heart pumps blood to all parts of our body through arteries, which are like highways. Bl
