Ever wondered if small towns or big cities do a better job with healthcare? Well, buckle up, because we're diving into a fascinating study that looked at 21 medical institutions in Taiwan from 2015 to 2019. The goal was to figure out how well these places balanced delivering medical services and mai
Picture this: you're at home, dealing with oral cancer treatment. It's not easy. That's why the MOATT, or the MASCC Oral Agent Teaching Tool, was created. This tool is all about helping patients understand and stick to their oral cancer treatments. It's been around for 15 years, but we don't know mu
Imagine this: A big city's hospitals are suddenly overwhelmed. Maybe a big storm hit, or there's a sudden shortage of staff. What do hospitals do when they need to free up space fast? They use something called reverse triage. This means quickly deciding who can go home safely to make room for those
Have you ever felt like your surroundings are spinning? That's vertigo, and it's a tricky condition to diagnose. Doctors face a challenge because symptoms can be elusive, especially during routine exams. But here's a fun fact: our eyes can reveal a lot about what's happening in our brains. Condition
Biosimilars are like generic versions of biologic drugs. They are almost identical to the original biologic drug, known as the reference product. The first biosimilar hit the market in 2006. Since then, the path to creating and using biosimilars has faced many hurdles. These challenges can lead to p
Nurses stepped up as the first line of defense during the COVID-19 pandemic. They faced many hurdles and showed incredible strength in managing crises. A survey of 132 nurses from a public hospital revealed some eye-opening insights. Nurses scored an average of 3. 75 on a crisis management scale, sh
Breastfeeding is a big deal. It's super good for both babies and moms. But many moms stop breastfeeding way earlier than they should. Why does this happen? Let's dive into the story of Arab women in Israel. First off, let's talk about religion. You might think that being more religious would mean m
Imagine trying to find your way around a new city without a map. That's what healthcare planning can feel like when we don't have data. Data acts as a guide, revealing where illnesses are spreading and what health issues are common in different places. This information is crucial for planning health
Imagine a bustling healthcare center. Everyone is working hard, but how can we make sure they work well together? Trust and resilience are the secret ingredients. Researchers wanted to find out how these factors affect team performance in healthcare. They gathered 927 workers from 100 te
Investors are flocking to healthcare stocks. These stocks have seen a significant boost in the past year. The S&P 500 healthcare sector has risen by 7%. CVS has surged by 40%, and Gilead Sciences has increased by 20%. Meanwhile, the tech sector has seen a 3% drop. Why are investors suddenly int
