Doctors who aren't genetics experts might soon play a bigger role in genetic testing. Why? Because there's a huge need for these tests, but not enough geneticists to go around. This is making healthcare systems struggle to keep up. The idea is to train other doctors to handle some of these tests. This could make things faster and easier for patients. But it's not ju...
In Gaza, hospitals are facing a severe fuel shortage, which is putting patients' lives at risk. Doctors are forced to share incubators among multiple babies, and some hospitals are shutting down vital services like kidney dialysis. The UN has warned that the situation is critical, with very little fuel left and no new supplies coming in. The fuel crisis is a direct ...
Hospitals are supposed to be ready for anything, but the Covid-19 pandemic showed they often aren't. Even the best healthcare systems struggled when suddenly overwhelmed. This raised questions about how well hospitals can bounce back from big surprises. People have tried to define what makes a hospital resilient, but there's no clear agreement. This makes it hard to...
Managing chronic conditions is a big problem for health systems everywhere. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a tool that could help, but figuring out if it's worth the money is tricky. RPM lets doctors keep an eye on patients from afar. This can mean fewer trips to the hospital and better care. But does it save money in the long run? That's the big question. Stud...
Older adults often face hurdles when moving from hospital to home. Current tools don't always catch what helps or what gets in the way. A new study stepped in to create a better tool for this job. The goal was clear: make a tool that spots both the roadblocks and the helpers in this transition. This tool, called TOCAS-BF, was designed to measure what makes this move...
Lebanon has a healthcare system that has shown it can handle a lot. But there's a big problem that isn't getting enough attention: sexual and reproductive health and rights, or SRHR. This isn't just about one thing. It's a mix of political mess, old-fashioned views, and not enough money going to the right places. People in Lebanon have promised to follow internation...
In the U. S. , parents and babies often visit different hospitals for care. This can make it tough to gather all the needed health info for research. Linking electronic health records (EHR) from various places could help. But how can this be done while keeping everyone's privacy safe? Researchers have found a way to connect these records without exposing personal de...
Private equity firms are playing a big role in shaping the future of elderly care. These firms invest money into businesses, including those in healthcare. But not many studies look closely at how these firms affect long-term care. Most research focuses on the United States, leaving other countries like Ireland under the radar. In Ireland, private equity investment ...
In Brazil, accidents and violence are serious issues. The healthcare system, known as SUS, is trying to handle this. They trained professionals at different levels. These levels include primary care, pre-hospital, hospital, and rehabilitation care. A study looked at how well this training works. They used 531 questionnaires and 63 interviews. The data showed that bi...
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer. It is a serious condition that affects plasma cells. Doctors in Germany face a tough job when treating patients whose myeloma has come back or is not responding to treatment. This is known as relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). They have to pick the best treatment plan for each patient. This is not an e...