Let's call it a raw fact, seniors are more likely to have more than one chronic condition requiring multiple medications. Combine this with over-the-counter meds and supplements and you get a recipe for potential disaster. Doctors looking at these cases come across Time failing to address the comple
In Western Cameroon, the fight against cervical cancer is a tough one. Health professionals often rely on the visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) method, which is easy to use but not always accurate. Why? Because it depends a lot on the individual healthcare provider's judgment, which can be qu
Imagine you walk into a hospital. You see doctors and nurses as they do their rounds. But they may miss something the patient knows. Or they may not understand the patient's point of view. There is a big gap between what patients think and how doctors see things. This happens because the health syst
Imagine helping those who are most vulnerable to Type 2 Diabetes. People living in communities with limited healthcare resources, including those served by clinics like the Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) in Minneapolis. FQHCs are on the frontlines of healthcare delivery in rural and
When it comes to managing high blood pressure, Chinese communities rely on community nurses. These nurses are essential for patients to get care over the long run. They help make sure folks are managing their high blood pressure in a healthy manner. Takeaway? It's a good thing nurses are k
Everyday habits, such as moving too little and eating poorly, are making obesity a big problem. This is linked to other serious health issues like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. To tackle these problems, using clever computer models can help spot important links and patterns. This is where machi
The importance of regular pregnancy check-ups, also called antenatal care (ANC), is huge. They help lower the chances of health problems for both mothers and babies. But, not everyone in Ethiopia has equal access to these services. This is a big issue that needs to be talked about. People in Ethiop
The vast region of sub-Saharan Africa faces a major challenge: a significant number of its women and children live in or near conflict zones. While it's clear that these conflicts cause physical harm to healthcare services, one area that's largely overlooked is how they affect people's decisions to
It's important to understand that many people who once worked in healthcare in Syria had to leave their home because of the trouble that started in 2011. It forced many healthcare professionals to make big decisions. Some of the first to leave headed for the eastern Mediterranean region. As time pa
Breast cancer is becoming more common in Chile. Doctors need to use more than just basic tests to diagnose it accurately. They look at tissue samples, check for specific markers. This is where digital pathology comes in. It's a fancy term for using computers to help with diagnoses. But how does this
