Imagine a bustling workplace where doctors, nurses, and specialists all come together to help patients. This is the idea behind interprofessional education (IPE), where different healthcare professionals learn and work together. But what makes this teamwork easy or hard? First, let's talk about the
Kids' eating habits and their weight are connected, but it's not as simple as you might think. A large study in Finland tracked over 4, 500 kids from ages 8 to 16. When the kids were around 11, parents reported on their eating habits. Researchers divided the kids into groups based on how much they a
Patients with advanced chronic diseases, not related to cancer, often rely on primary care for treatment. Early involvement of palliative care can greatly improve their quality of life and ease physical discomfort. To better support these patients, a new tool called the KOPAL conversation guide was
Learning to handle feedback is a big part of getting better in breast imaging. It might feel tough at first, but it's super important. Trainees can use different ways to get feedback. They can look at how they do in self-assessments, check real-world patient results, get feedback from procedures, ta
Breast cancer in younger women, those under 50, has been on the rise for years. This is a concerning trend, as it's happening at a time when we're supposed to be making progress in health. The thing is, we don't really know why this is happening. Scientists have been trying to figure it out, but the
Imagine being a doctor, nurse, or any healthcare worker. You're there to help people, right? But what happens when the public starts to think badly of your job? This is what we call occupational stigma. In China, it's been a big problem lately. Why? Because of things like doctors taking bribes, or e
Suffolk County is buzzing with excitement as the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame has just revealed its Class of 2025. This year, over 20 individuals will be honored for their outstanding contributions to sports, both at the college and professional levels. The ceremony, scheduled for May 29 at Flowerfi
During the COVID-19 pandemic, staying at home meant big changes in how people slept, especially in busy cities like Mexico City. A recent study looked at how much and how well people slept during the lockdown. This study was done by asking adults in the city to fill out an online survey between June
People with mental health issues often end up needing emergency care. Ambulance services are there to help anyone, at any time, in any place. This means they deal with a wide range of situations, including mental health crises. The job of an ambulance crew is to provide care and treatment to people
Meghan Markle's recent announcement of her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, has stirred up quite a storm. The name of her venture has raised eyebrows, as it matches that of an existing clothing brand based in New York and New Jersey. This has led to a flurry of criticism on social media, with some user
