Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin condition that messes with the immune system. It's not just about the skin. People with psoriasis often face other health issues. One of these is type 2 diabetes. Doctors have been looking into why this happens. They found that pso
Imagine trying to understand how a group of people work together in a primary care setting. That's exactly what a recent study did, but with a twist. Instead of just looking at who does what, they dug deeper into the relationships and interactions between team members. The study focused on
Imagine you're an orthopaedic surgeon. You've got a lot on your plate, and now you've got to deal with health policy changes. Where do you even start? First, let's talk about money. Medicare, the big health insurance program for seniors, has been cutting payments to doctors for years. Since
In Southeast Asia, hospitals are facing a big problem. Many babies and young children are getting sick, and doctors are using strong antibiotics to treat them. These antibiotics are part of the "Watch, " "Reserve, " and "Not Recommended" categories according to the World Health Organization. This me
Imagine this: young doctors, fresh out of school, diving into the intense world of medical training. It's a tough gig, right? Long hours, high stress, and a constant learning curve. But what if there was a way to make this journey a bit smoother? Enter coaching. It's not just about learning the rope
Sports enthusiasts who undergo hip surgery for a condition called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) may have better long-term results. This is according to a study that looked at patients who had hip arthroscopy (HA) and followed them for at least a decade. The study aimed to see if playing sports
Chronic diseases are a huge problem worldwide, causing lots of illness and death. Physical therapists in private practice have a unique chance to help out. They could add health screenings to their usual work. This might help spot and prevent chronic diseases early. But, is it really possible for th
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up health systems and daily life around the world, but Indonesia felt it especially hard. This study looked at how anxiety and education levels affected the mental health of people who had COVID-19 in Indonesia. It also explored how spiritual intelligence played a role in
Living with HIV can be tough, and depression often tags along. eHealth tools can be a big help, but they need to be just right for each person. Everyone's journey with HIV and depression is different, so why should eHealth tools be one-size-fits-all? Imagine trying on a pair of shoes that don't fit
Imagine trying to use a map from the 1950s to navigate a city today. It wouldn't work, right? The same goes for health-related quality of life (HRQoL) value sets. These sets help figure out how many quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) people might gain from healthcare. But, many of these value s
