Chronic diseases are no joke. About a third of adults are dealing with more than one. To make handling these diseases easier, digital health tools are being used. But, the use of these tools isn't as widespread as you'd think. It's puzzling why these innovations aren't catching on faster. What's mor
Ever heard of Schachter Entertainment? They just promoted Rachel Saltzman to partner. Rachel's been with them for 12 years, helping actors in TV, film, and theater. She's now based in NYC. The company has top clients, like Tony winners and nominees. Imagine having people who've won 18 Tony Awards on
The 5A's Framework, which stands for Assess, Advise, Assist, Agree, and Arrange, has been a go-to guide for doctors and nurses when they advise patients about their weight. But how often is this framework used in research studies focused on obesity and weight counseling? A recent review of scientifi
Japanese car maker Nissan has given its management team a big shakeup. Jeremie Papin, who was in charge of Nissan's U. S. operations, is now the new chief financial officer. This change comes after Nissan had a tough quarter, losing money and seeing sales drop. Papin has a lot of experience, which N
The potato tuber moth (PTM), Phthorimaea operculella, is a big problem for potato farmers everywhere. So far, the main way to deal with it is by using chemical pesticides, which are not great for the environment or people's health. Scientists have been looking for better ways to control PTM. They fo
Imagine this: a woman is feeling frustrated with her mother-in-law's spending habits. This mother-in-law has gone through her late husband's inheritance and now relies on multiple income sources. The woman, along with her family, is dealing with financial struggles, including a hefty student loan de
Lori Hotz, a prominent figure in the art industry, has been appointed as the new North American CEO of ATG Entertainment. This company is known for managing iconic venues across the UK, the US, and Germany, and hosting over 15, 000 live performances each year. Hotz previously founded Lobus, an asset
Warfarin, an old but still widely used blood thinner, is usually managed by family doctors through lab tests in Canada. But in Nova Scotia, community pharmacists are taking a different approach called CPAMS. They're doing point-of-care INR tests and managing warfarin therapy. This isn't just about t
Imagine finding out your baby is growing in a very unusual place. That's exactly what happened to a 31-year-old woman after she went through fertility treatment. She had a kind of pregnancy called a cornual pregnancy, where the embryo grows in the upper part of the uterus instead of the usual lower
Living with cystic fibrosis (CF) can be tough, but it doesn't have to be so painful. From birth, many people with CF deal with both disease-related pain and pain from medical procedures. This pain can really affect their health, daily activities, and overall happiness. Surprisingly, there aren't any
