In China, treating tuberculosis that resists standard drugs is harder and costs more than usual cases. Until recently, the national payment system did not account for this extra difficulty. A pilot city in 2022 changed that rule by adding a risk adjustment to its diagnosis‑intervention packet pay
In big cities, emergency rooms often see patients who don't have urgent needs. This raises questions about how often people should visit their regular doctors. Researchers wanted to find out if seeing a primary care doctor more often could reduce these non-urgent trips to the emergency room. They al
Head and neck cancers (HNC) are not just a health issue; they also hit the wallet hard. In a place like Ontario, Canada, where healthcare is publicly funded, the costs add up quickly. Over five years, the average cost per person with HNC is around $53, 812. That's a lot of money, and it's not spread
James Van Der Beek's family faced unexpected criticism after setting up a GoFundMe to cover medical expenses following his death from colorectal cancer. Despite raising over $2. 5 million, some questioned the need for financial aid, assuming fame equates to wealth. Celebrities quickly stepped in to
Eye redness is a common issue that can make life uncomfortable and even affect how people feel about their appearance. In many places, more people are dealing with this problem because of how they live and work, especially with more screen time. Treating eye redness usually means finding and fixing
The heart and ears might seem like they have nothing in common. But guess what? They might be more connected than we think, especially as we get older. A recent study took a closer look at this idea. It wanted to see if changes in heart health could be linked to hearing loss in older adults. First,
Oswego Health has added two new providers to its Fulton PrimeCare location, boosting care options for patients. Dr. Christine Ma, a family medicine doctor who trained at Lehigh Valley Health Network and earned her osteopathic degree from Lake Erie College, now speaks both English and Korean. Her bac
Vacuum-assisted deliveries are common. But how long is too long? This is what doctors want to know. They looked at how long these deliveries take. They also checked if longer times cause problems. Problems for the baby. Problems for the delivery. They found some things. First, longer deliveries can
Snowboarding is an extreme sport. It's all about speed, skill, and sometimes, unfortunate accidents. This was clear during the women's snowboard halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics. A seasoned athlete, Liu Jiayu, took a hard tumble. She was attempting a tricky spin when things went wrong. She didn
Breast cancer is a serious issue, particularly for Black women. They are at a higher risk, but the tools doctors use to predict this risk often fall short. These tools are crucial because early detection can be life-saving. Doctors rely on models like the Gail Model and BOADICEA. These models consi
