Every year, healthcare professionals and advocates come together to discuss and celebrate the importance of palliative care. In 2023 and 2024, two significant events took place, bringing together experts from around the world. These gatherings focused on improving care for those with serious illness
Bird flu, or H5N1, is jumping from animals to humans more often. Labs need better tools to catch it early. Right now, most labs use tests that can spot the flu but can't tell if it's the dangerous H5N1 strain. This is a problem because knowing the exact type of flu helps doctors treat patients bette
The Trump administration has quietly authorized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access sensitive personal data of Medicaid recipients. This data includes home addresses, ethnic backgrounds, and other identifying information of the 79 million people enrolled in the program. The agreement
Cancer treatment is expensive. Radiation therapy is a common treatment, but not everyone pays the same price. This is a big problem. Why does this happen? One reason is location. Where you live affects how much you pay. In some areas, radiation therapy costs more than in others. This is unfair, but
Health care providers are now using Z codes to track social risks among Medicare patients. These codes cover a range of issues like job stability, housing conditions, education levels, and other personal challenges. However, the use of these codes is not widespread, and there are concerns about how
Healthcare decisions are tough. They involve complex choices about what treatments and services are worth the cost. In today's political climate, it's more important than ever to figure out how to assess the value of healthcare services and procedures. People often ask, \"What treatments are effect
Florida's warm coastal waters are home to a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. This bacteria can cause severe infections, and sadly, four people have died from it this year alone. The bacteria love warm, brackish water, and they can be found in places where people often swim and enjoy seaf
Leg swelling might not sound serious, but it can be a sign of something called chronic venous insufficiency. This is a condition where the veins in the legs struggle to send blood back to the heart. It's pretty common, especially in adults over 70. The problem starts when the tiny valves in the vei
Mpox is a big deal. It's spreading, and it's causing problems. But how much do doctors in Ethiopia know about it? That's what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at healthcare workers. It checked their knowledge and attitudes towards Mpox. It also tried to figure out what affects the
People looking for details on nipple reconstruction might find it hard to get clear and easy-to-understand info online. This is true for both English and Spanish speakers. A recent study looked at how easy it is to find and understand this kind of health info on the web. The study checked many onli
