Ever wondered how graduates of a Master of Public Health (MPH) program view their skills and job performance? Researchers explored this by talking to and surveying MPH graduates. They used a two-step method: first, they collected info through interviews, then they surveyed more people. This approach
Ever wondered how city dwellers spend their days? Researchers have found a clever way to map out urban lifestyles using a network of places. They tracked people's visits to different spots in cities like New York and Dallas. By looking at patterns in these visits, they discovered something interesti
The US healthcare system has long been stuck in a fee-for-service model, which makes it tough for doctors to provide top-notch care and has led to a significant shortage of primary care workers. A shift to value-based primary care, where doctors are paid based on patient outcomes rather than the num
Eddie's journey in last night's episode of 9-1-1 was anything but smooth. He started off trying to find peace in a Catholic confession but ended up with more questions than answers. Later, he bumped into the same priest at the gym, who seemed a bit too friendly. Despite Eddie's gentle reminder that
Living a healthy life is crucial for overall well-being and happiness, impacting quality of life and preventing diseases. Currently, lifelogging and egocentric datasets do not cater to lifestyle analysis, leaving a gap in this area of computer vision research. This study tackles the challenge of lif
Lifestyle habits, like smoking or lack of exercise, can lead to health problems. Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a way to prevent and treat these issues by changing habits. Doctors who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) focus on helping people live better lives after injury or illn
Imagine if Hurricane Harvey or Ida just hit your neighborhood. Do you think everyone would bounce back at the same speed? As it turns out, there's quite a bit of variety in how people get their lives back to normal after a big disaster like a hurricane. A recent study took a really close look at wha
In South Africa, doctors aiming to become specialists need to finish a Master of Medicine (MMed) degree, which includes a research component. This rule started in 2011. Many people have mixed feelings about it, with a big worry being how long it takes to complete. This study looks at how much time e
Let's talk about a study that looked at how a certain genetic factor affects the body's metabolism when people try to make healthier choices. This particular genetic factor, found in some Mexican people, makes them more likely to get type 2 diabetes. The study wanted to see if this genetic factor ch
In the heart of Santiago de Cuba, a group of researchers decided to try something new. They picked 40 people who were struggling with high blood pressure and invited them to join a unique program. The goal was clear: could some training help them get their blood pressure under control? The program
