Imagine a world where doctors get paid in two ways. First, they get a fixed amount for each patient they have. This is called capitation. Second, they get paid for each service they provide. This is called fee-for-service. Now, what happens when doctors get extra money for having complex patients? O
Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is a common infection that affects nearly one-third of women worldwide. It is often overlooked as a sexually transmitted disease, which means that male partners are typically not treated. This oversight can lead to recurring infections in women. The infection can cause it
Farmers and meat producers across the U. S. are in for a rough ride. New tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are set to hit their profits hard. These tariffs could cost them billions if they stay in place. Consumers might see higher prices for produce and ground beef soon. However, some impacts mig
Dads, listen up! What you eat and how you live can affect your daughter's health, even before she's born. Scientists found that when dads are overweight, tiny changes happen in their sperm. These changes can stick around and affect their daughter's health later in life. These changes involve someth
Climate change is messing with the way some bugs take care of their kids. Heatwaves are making it tough for parents to do their jobs right. This is a big deal because parental care is super important for the survival of the next generation. Scientists wanted to see how heat stress affects bug par
Lung cancer is a massive problem worldwide. It is a leading cause of death. NSCLC, or non-small cell lung cancer, makes up a huge portion of these cases. Most people find out they have it when it is too late. This makes it hard to treat. The good news is, there might be a new way to fight it.
Nursing students in Slovakia are the fresh eyes watching how nurses work together in hospitals. This isn't just about learning to be a nurse; it's about seeing how well nurses play together as a team. It's like watching a sports team from the sidelines, but instead of scoring goals, they're saving l
When it comes to fixing broken legs, specifically fractures at the bottom of the thighbone, doctors have been using either one or two implants. A recent study dug into whether using two implants is worth the extra effort and cost. The study used a special model to figure out if one implant or two im
Measles is more than just a childhood illness. It’s a sneaky virus that can wipe out your immune system’s memory, making you vulnerable to diseases you thought you had already beaten. For a long time, measles was seen as a normal part of growing up. But it’s far from harmless. About 1 out of 20
In the world of infectious disease tracking, getting real-time data is a big challenge. This is because the numbers often come in late and get changed later on. To tackle this, experts have come up with different ways to guess the current trends, called nowcasting. These methods try to fix the delay
