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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Going Digital: Improving Health Services in Rajasthan

In Rajasthan, India, a digital tool called DiSS was introduced to boost the quality and reach of maternal health, child health, and nutrition (MCHN) services. Unlike traditional paper-based methods, DiSS uses digital technology to guide and monitor healthcare workers. The aim of this study is to fig

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

The Surprising Link Between Mountains and Living Longer in Hechi, China

In the south of China, there's a special place called Hechi. It's not just any city; it's known as "the world's longevity city. " Why? Because it has the highest number of centenarians in Guangxi Province, and Guangxi has one of the highest centenarian ratios in all of China. You might be thinking,

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Exploring Primary Healthcare Crises Across Europe: A Workforce and Governance Perspective

Primary healthcare is a crucial concept around the world. However, not much attention is paid to the essential role of healthcare workers within the distinct settings they operate in. This study aims to connect the primary healthcare policy with the ongoing debate about the healthcare workforce cris

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Jan 02 2025EDUCATION

Students' Views on Teamwork in Medical Training

Healthcare is changing rapidly, which has highlighted the need for something called interprofessional education (IPE). While many people see the value of IPE, it’s not used everywhere and there’s debate about when and how to use it. A study at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain (RCSI Bah

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

How Pregnant Women With Urinary Leakage Can Improve Their Lifestyles

Urinary incontinence (UI) during pregnancy can be a hassle. It's not just about the leaks; it's also about how you deal with them. This study looked into how pregnant women with UI live their lives and what makes a difference. It's not just about how often they go, but also about what they do and ho

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Coping Styles: A Key Factor in NICU Nurses' Mental Health

Working as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be tough. The stress levels are high, and it's no surprise that this can take a toll on mental health. But did you know that how nurses deal with that stress can make a big difference? Researchers looked into this and found something

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Ethiopia's Fertility Risks: A Socioeconomic Tale

In Ethiopia, certain behaviors during pregnancy can lead to serious problems. These include having babies too close together, starting or ending childbearing too early or late, and having many children. These are called high-risk fertility behaviors (HRFB). Understanding why some people do this more

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Boosting Birth Support: Doulas and Clinicians Team Up

Doulas, who aren't medical professionals but offer crucial support during pregnancy and childbirth, can really make a difference for patients and outcomes. However, their role in hospitals isn't always clear, and they often aren't part of the hospital staff. To make things better, we need system-wid

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Eating for the Planet and Your Genes

Ever wondered how your diet might impact your genetic predisposition to obesity? Scientists in the CARTaGENE cohort asked the same question and decided to explore the relationship between the Planetary Health Diet and obesity-related genes. This diet, recommended by the EAT-Lancet Commission, is des

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Can Modeling Help Plan Post-COVID Mental Health Services?

Imagine you're in charge of planning mental health services after a global pandemic like COVID-19. One tool that could help? Computers! No, we're not talking about making everyone play online games to destress. Instead, we mean using computer simulations to model how a large, integrated mental healt

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