Menopause is a big deal. It affects more than 450 million women worldwide. Yet, it's often ignored or misunderstood. This isn't just about health; it's about money, jobs, and families. The numbers are clear. Better care for menopause could save about 120 billion dollars every year. It could also mean fewer missed workdays and less stress on families. But right now, ...
Newborn sepsis is a big problem around the world, especially in countries that don't have a lot of money. It's hard to know how many babies get sick because there aren't enough good tests to find out. This makes it tough to plan how to help them. In many places, doctors don't have the right tools to quickly figure out if a baby has sepsis. This means they can't trac...
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...
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...
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 ...
Lebanon is a country known for its mix of religions and strong faith. It is also known for its complex politics. This mix makes it a unique place to look at how palliative care workers help patients with serious illnesses. These workers focus on the spiritual needs of their patients. They help with the existential and spiritual wellbeing of those who are seriousl...
The healthcare industry is buzzing with the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). It's making waves in diagnostics, patient care, and personalized medicine. But with great power comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to handling sensitive data. This is where blockchain steps in. It's a tech that's all about keeping data safe and sound, thanks to it...