Imagine you're trying to find a solution to a big problem, like cancer. To make sure your solution works for everyone, you need people from all walks of life to test it out. But sometimes, certain groups are left out. That's exactly what happens in clinical trials. The NHS-Galleri trial is trying t
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is still a hurdle in many places. To increase VMMC, creative ways are needed. A study in Malawi looked at three strategies: intensive health education, SMS/phone tracing, and transport reimbursement. The study wanted to know if these methods were acceptable
Type 1 diabetes is a common health issue among young people. When kids with diabetes experience diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), it's crucial for healthcare professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines. A recent study in Palestine examined how well the American Diabetes Association's guidelines wor
Are you feeling tired and out of breath long after your COVID infection? You're not alone. Many people still face issues like fatigue, breathing problems, and brain fog over a year post-recovery. But what's really happening inside their bodies? And why do some improve while others don't? A large-sca
You might think you know what patients with cancer face when it comes to eating healthy and exercising. But have you heard from those in safety-net clinics? These are places where the underinsured or uninsured go for care. Turns out, they've got their own set of challenges and advantages. Imagine n
Ever wondered why some healthcare appointments are left empty? In the Veterans Affairs Health Care System, these unused slots can affect patient care and clinic operations. But how often does this happen? And why? Let's dive into the world of primary care to find out. First, let's talk numbers. The
Mobile stroke units, or MSUs, are becoming popular around the world for quickly treating strokes. They help reduce the time it takes to start treatment and may improve access to a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy. However, there's been no research in England and Wales to see if doctors, pati
There's a new study kicking off soon that wants to see how well enavogliflozin helps people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) lose weight. This drug has already shown promise in clinical settings, but doctors want to see how it works in real-world scenarios. The plan is to track over 1, 000 adults aged 19
Ever wondered why finding new medicines for biliary tract cancer is so hard? It's not just one disease, but a group of different tumors affecting the inside and outside of the liver's bile ducts, and even the gallbladder. Each type has its own genetic make-up, making it a real puzzle for scientists.
Have you ever wondered how common and serious the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is among adults living in the UK? Surprisingly, we don't know much about this virus in adults because doctors don't usually test for it. This lack of information makes it hard to know if we need a vaccination program
