Ever wondered how spirituality and religion affect people with borderline personality disorder (BPD)? It's a subject thatEmpathy and faith can influence the emotions and coping skills of people with BPD in profound ways, but it’s often overlooked by healthcare providers. These experiences can be dou
Imagine you're in a hospital during a big pandemic. There aren't enough beds for everyone who needs them. That's where triage protocols come in. They're rules to help decide who gets the best care. But they're not easy decisions. People worry if they'll be picked based on their age, health, or socia
In Norway, doctors are seeing more changes with remote consultations in general practice. This shift to digital is happening quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on how it affects healthcare organizations and the overall system. Doctors have a lot to say about this, and it's crucial to listen.
Problems happen when air gets into the wrong place in the body. For instance, if air gets between the lungs and the chest wall, it's called pneumothorax. This issue can worsen and become a tension pneumothorax, which is serious because it squeezes the heart and lungs, making it hard for them to work
The medical world is divided on whether to use Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) for early-stage melanoma. Some doctors insist on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to prove MMS is better than the traditional wide local excision. The problem is, there aren't any RCTs yet, but plenty of studies show M
COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has been a global issue since 2019. While vaccines and less severe variants have helped, people with weakened immune systems still struggle. They often don't respond well to vaccines and can get very sick from COVID-19. Experts have looked at how COVID-19 af
In 2010, Romania's Ministry of National Defense developed a special service called the Military Emergency Medical Service (SMMU). Its main goal? To save the lives of military personnel during operations using specially equipped MEDEVAC aircraft. But what about the rest of the population? That's wher
Have you ever wondered why healthcare feels so confusing? It might be because of how money moves around. Insurance companies are making a lot of money, but patients are often left feeling frustrated. Recently, there's been news about emergency services struggling. But it's not just one problem. We'v
A new documentary, "I Slept with 100 Men in One Day, " explores the harsh realities of sex work. The film's star, Lily Phillips, attempts to have sex with 100 men in a day, revealing the emotional and physical toll. Meanwhile, upstate New York faces a health crisis as hospitals receive more funds, b
Senator Bernie Sanders recently spoke about the tragic murder of a health insurance CEO and the growing frustration people feel towards the industry. He emphasized that violence is never the answer, but acknowledged that many people are upset with how health insurance companies operate. The shootin
