In several Asian nations, children are inundated with commercials for junk food and sugary drinks while watching TV. The issue? Governments haven't put strict rules in place to prevent this. As a result, childhood obesity is skyrocketing, putting kids on a path to serious health problems later in li
All over the world, people take medications to manage illnesses. For those living with HIV/AIDS in rural parts of Nigeria, sticking to a strict medication schedule is crucial. This means regularly taking medication called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) to keep HIV under control. But ho
Benzathine penicillin G (BPG) is a lifesaver for people with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). It stops the disease from getting worse. But getting patients to stick to their BPG shots is a global problem. This review looked at why patients might not take their BPG and what helps them stay on track. T
You know how sometimes it's hard to tell who has ADHD and who doesn't just by looking at their brain? That's because the brain measures of kids with ADHD and those without can overlap a lot. But what if we could make these differences stand out more? That's where a risk-informed design comes in. Res
Malaria during pregnancy can be dangerous. But with growing resistance to common treatments, new solutions are needed. One promising drug is dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP), which requires taking for several days. Yet, even simple, single-dose treatments often miss the mark. This issue leaves ex
You know how mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can be tough? Well, add to that the challenge of substance use. It's more common among these folks in southwestern Uganda. We checked out 385 patients from June to August 2022. We asked about their alcohol and cannabis use, suppor
Think about this: virtual reality (VR), the fancy tech that plops you into another world, might be helping kids with ADHD. You know those kids who have trouble paying attention or sitting still? ADHD is a common condition among them, and VR is being tested as a way to boost their focus and motor ski
Imagine turning your smartwatch into a personal pharmacist. That's the potential of wearable devices (WDs) in medication management. They've come a long way from just counting steps, now measuring vital signs like heart rate and blood oxygen. But how well do they help patients stick to their treatme
Have you ever thought about how your early life experiences might affect you as you grow older? Scientists have been digging into this question, and they've found some interesting stuff. It turns out that kids who go through tough times, like abuse or neglect, are more likely to face dementia, parti
Taking medicine for mental health isn't easy, especially in Uganda. Many people stop taking their pills, and this can lead to big problems like relapses and early deaths. Researchers from Kampala International University Teaching Hospital and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital wanted to know why this
