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 wanted to see how well each one did with hip fracture patients. They als...
Qatar, along with five other countries, is part of a group called the Gulf Cooperation Council. These countries work together on many things, including health care. One big issue they face is trauma care. A recent study took a close look at trauma patients in Qatar over 13 years. The goal was to find out what factors lead to deaths from injuries. The study found tha...
A recent study dug into how different blood cell types and fat levels might affect death rates in people on hemodialysis. The research looked at data from just four places in one country. That's a pretty small group. Plus, it didn't consider important stuff like how people live, their mental health, meds they take, or what they eat. So, the results might not be usefu...
Colorectal cancer is a serious diagnosis. But did you know that what you eat and how you live your life after getting this diagnosis can make a big difference? A recent study looked at lots of other studies to see how diet and lifestyle affect survival rates for people with colorectal cancer. The findings are pretty interesting. People who ate a healthy diet and liv...
Cancer survivors in the USA have a lot on their minds. One big question is how to stay healthy and live longer. A recent study looked into this. It found that balancing physical activity with sitting time might be key. The study focused on something called the Physical Activity and Sitting Time Balance Index (PASTBI). This index measures how much people move versus ...
In April 2023, a violent clash between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces sparked a massive exodus. By September, over 420, 000 people had sought refuge in Chad. This sudden influx was a direct result of the intense conflict, which left many with no choice but to flee their homes. The journey to safety was far from easy. Many faced harsh conditions, violence,...
The struggle to keep children alive in their early years is a big deal in Sri Lanka. A lot of factors play a role in this. Economic growth, healthcare spending, vaccines, and nutrition are key players. They all work together in complex ways. Understanding how they interact is crucial for creating lasting solutions. It is not just about throwing money at the prob...
Central Asia is dealing with a serious issue: fine particulate matter, or PM2. 5, which comes from both natural dust and human-made pollution. This tiny stuff is hard to see, but it's causing big problems for people's health. Lets break it down. First, lets talk about where this PM2. 5 comes from. In winter, most of it comes from things like cars, factories, and hea...
The idea that napping might be linked to an increased risk of early death has been explored in a recent study. This study tracked the sleep patterns of over 86, 000 healthy adults in their middle years. The results showed that those who frequently took naps, especially in the early afternoon, had a higher chance of dying earlier than those who did not nap. The study,...
In the US, around 40 million people face food insecurity. This means they do not always have enough food to eat. This is a big problem for many cancer patients. It is important to understand how food insecurity affects the chances of surviving cancer. This issue is closely tied to health inequalities. Health inequalities are unfair differences in health between ...