Mental well-being is a basic human right, but in Indonesia, it often takes a back seat. The Indonesian government and public haven't placed mental health at the top of their priority lists. This situation has led experts to push for a greater understanding of mental health issues among Indonesians.
Fifty years ago, an idea was born. A simple yet powerful one - to share stories with the world. This year, that idea celebrates its golden jubilee. It's been a rollercoaster ride, filled with laughter, tears, and everything in between. Think about it, fifty years is a long time. It's more than twic
Ferroelectrics -- materials that can switch their electric polarity -- have been around since the days of Rochelle salt. Over time, scientists have figured out ways to make these materials more useful and less brittle. With the need for tiny, powerful electronics, researchers have turned to low-dime
For years, people have been moving from one place to another. Sometimes they go far, crossing borders into new countries. This is happening a lot these days. One big example is the many people from Venezuela who have moved to Colombia. This has been going on for over ten years now. It's interesting
TeamSTEPPS® is a strategy that aims to boost communication and team spirit in hospitals. But has it been tested among healthcare teams? In Thailand, researchers put the TeamSTEPPS® tools to the test with a survey. They looked at two questionnaires: the Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire (T-TAQ) and th
"Imagine you're one of the over 4 million folks who rely on both Medicare and Medicaid. You might be on a dual-eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) that only coordinates care. What does this mean? Well, it's a bit like having a personal healthcare manager. This manager makes sure you get all the serv
Did you know that moms in home visiting programs have a lot of support? Almost all of them have at least one person who helps them stay healthy. Interestingly, having a partner or someone who lives nearby can make a big difference. Moms with higher incomes also tend to have more health supporters. B
Have you ever wondered how common and serious the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is among adults living in the UK? Surprisingly, we don't know much about this virus in adults because doctors don't usually test for it. This lack of information makes it hard to know if we need a vaccination program
Imagine you're a nurse in a remote Jordanian hospital. You're used to long hours and tough conditions, but something else is lurking in the background – workplace violence (WPV). Shockingly, a third of all WPV globally happens in the health sector, and Jordanian nurses seem to be dealing with an und
Dr. Smith knows that growing new heart tissue in the lab is tricky. One challenge is making sure the tiny scaffolds that support the cells have the right shape. They should mimic the native heart's structure, like the way muscle fibers line up. Recently, Dr. Smith and their team tried something new
