AI is making big waves in science. It's not just a tool for the future; it's helping solve real problems right now. For example, AI is being used to spot diseases like tuberculosis and diabetic retinopathy. It's also helping farmers grow better crops and predict floods. One big success story is Alp
Women from diverse backgrounds often face unique hurdles after childbirth, especially when it comes to certain injuries. These injuries, known as obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI), happen more frequently in ethnic minority women. This raises questions about why this is the case and how these
Health systems often find it hard to use local and published data to make quick decisions, especially in areas like primary care that change fast. The idea of learning healthcare systems (LHS) suggests that learning should happen all the time through real-world use. But putting this into practice wi
The highlands of Lesotho are a maze of peaks and valleys, making roads rare and travel hard. A team of doctors and nurses flies in helicopters to reach people who otherwise have no way to see a doctor. One of the team’s members, a young dental therapist, has been flying into these remote spots for e
New York City’s largest public health system has spent close to four million dollars on Palantir, a company known for its work with the Pentagon and ICE. The deal began in 2023, giving Palantir access to patient records so it can help hospitals track payments and boost revenue from Medicaid. C
In big cities, emergency rooms often see patients who don't have urgent needs. This raises questions about how often people should visit their regular doctors. Researchers wanted to find out if seeing a primary care doctor more often could reduce these non-urgent trips to the emergency room. They al
Head and neck cancers (HNC) are not just a health issue; they also hit the wallet hard. In a place like Ontario, Canada, where healthcare is publicly funded, the costs add up quickly. Over five years, the average cost per person with HNC is around $53, 812. That's a lot of money, and it's not spread
Trust is a big deal in health care. It's the foundation of good care. When people don't trust their doctors, they might skip important check-ups. This can turn small problems into big ones. Parents know this well. They often worry about their kids' health. They get advice from everywhere. Some advi
The topic is how doctors, nurses and other staff in Australia decide not to help with abortions. Their personal beliefs sometimes stop them from providing the service, but no one has looked closely at why or how this happens. Because of that gap, we don’t know if the rules in place actually he
In the world of politics, science and healthcare have become hot topics. Some people think these issues are too important to be left to politicians alone. That's why a group of experts in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are stepping up to run for Congress. One of these candidates
