Research in hospitals is vital for medical progress, but it comes with big ethical questions. When patients are sick and in the hospital, it's not always easy to do research the right way. Doctors and researchers must think carefully about how to protect patients while still learning new things. Th
In France, undocumented immigrants face a healthcare system that is far from equal. Two main programs exist: State Medical Aid (SMA) and Urgent and Vital Care (UVC). SMA offers broad healthcare coverage, while UVC is limited to life-threatening situations. This setup raises questions about fairness
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 hosp
Hip fractures are a serious issue. They often need quick surgery. This can be a big problem for hospitals. Many people don't survive the first 90 days after surgery. This makes it important to check how well hospitals are doing. In a recent study, researchers looked at different hospitals. They wan
Hospitals are the backbone of any health system. They are where people go when they are sick or injured. But in many parts of Europe, these hospitals are struggling with money problems. The issue is that there is no clear, organized data to show just how bad things are. A recent study tried to chan
Hospital dogs are not just about being clean. They need more than just a good bath to be safe around patients. These dogs are special. They help people feel better. But they must be healthy and clean. This is not just about shampoo. It is about keeping them safe for everyone. First, these dogs need
In many wealthy nations, doctors use avoidable hospitalizations (AHs) as a way to check how good primary care is. But in places like China, this method isn't used much. The COVID-19 pandemic brought big changes to healthcare. Yet, there's not much research on how AHs shifted before and during the pa
Gun violence is a big problem in the United States, causing many injuries and deaths. To tackle this issue, a program called the Houston Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (Houston-HVIP) is being tested. This program focuses on helping young people who have been hurt by gunfire. The progr
Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. So
Utah is seeing more cases of measles. Health officials just found two more people with the disease. This makes the total number of cases in the state five. One of the new cases is a child, and the other is an adult. They live in different parts of Utah. One is from Utah County, and the other is fro
