COMPASS POINT

Feb 25 2026SCIENCE

When Kindness Meets Faith: A New Look at How We Feel When Others Care

Compassion is often praised for encouraging good deeds and boosting mental well‑being. But what happens inside us when someone shows us care? This question has not been studied much. Researchers plan to gather all available studies on the social and emotional impact of receiving compassion.

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Why Long-Term Ultrasound Training Works Wonders for Future Doctors

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a real game-changer in medicine. It's used in lots of specialties to help doctors make better decisions and care for patients. Many medical schools are now including POCUS in their programs. Some start early, others spread it out over the whole four years. Midwest

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

POCUS in the ED: What Helps and What Hinders

Point-of-care ultrasound, or POCUS, is a common tool in emergency medicine. But not all doctors use it the same way. Researchers at a big city hospital in the U. S. wanted to find out why. They looked at how different emergency medicine professionals felt about using POCUS. They also checked how eas

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