Chronic hand eczema, or CHE, is a tricky skin issue. It's got various causes, looks different on each person, and has no one-size-fits-all treatment. Plus, it can really mess with your life, affecting your mood, ability to work, and overall health. This study looked into how Italian dermatologists h
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it threw a wrench into how health services operated. One big issue was tracking people who might have come into contact with the virus. In Brazil, there are strict guidelines from the Ministry of Health on how to do this. Telemedicine, or using video calls for doctor'
This Thanksgiving weekend, Disney's Moana 2 is set to break records at the box office. With an estimated $54 million on its first day, including a record-breaking preview of $13. 8 million, the film is projected to rake in over $170 million across 4, 200 theaters. This total would not only be a Than
You know those super-cheap Ikea prices that make us all happy? Well, they might not stay that way. The boss of the company that runs most Ikea stores says tariffs, like the ones Donald Trump wants to put on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, make it tough to keep prices low. He's worried these ta
When it comes to making decisions about health services, including those for mothers and newborns, it's crucial to involve everyone affected – service users and other stakeholders. This practice is seen as democratic and open. But, in low- and middle-income countries, there's a gap in understanding
Imagine this: under Greenland's thick ice, there's a hidden military base that's been sleeping for decades. Recently, NASA's advanced radar technology woke it up, revealing a Cold War-era camp that the US had abandoned long ago. Named Camp Century, this was no ordinary base. It was meant to be massi
Imagine turning your smartwatch into a personal pharmacist. That's the potential of wearable devices (WDs) in medication management. They've come a long way from just counting steps, now measuring vital signs like heart rate and blood oxygen. But how well do they help patients stick to their treatme
China's community mental health services, spearheaded by the Management and Treatment Services for Psychosis (MTSP), cater to over 4 million long-term schizophrenia patients. Despite the large number of people served, the day-to-day abilities and challenges faced by these patients are often overlook
Student-run health clinics are a fantastic way for future allied health professionals to get hands-on experience. These clinics let students practice their skills, gain confidence, and even learn how to manage a clinic. They're a great solution to the problem of finding quality learning opportunitie
Working in an intensive care unit (ICU) can be incredibly stressful. ICU residents often face high pressure situations that can take a toll on their mental health and job performance. To better understand and manage this stress, researchers are turning to wearable devices like Fitbits. These devices
