In the Netherlands, there is a growing need for long-term care. This is due to an aging population and a lack of staff. However, there is a way to ease this pressure. The solution might be closer than one thinks. It lies in the social networks that already exist within care facilities and their loca
Managing type 2 diabetes is no easy task. It can lead to serious health problems, such as heart issues, kidney failure, and even vision loss. That's why keeping track of blood sugar levels is so crucial. This is where continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) comes into play. These devices track blood sug
Gout's toughest cases are a big headache for doctors and patients. These cases are called chronic refractory gout. It's when gout flares up often and doesn't get better with usual treatments. The goal is to keep urate levels in the blood below 6. 0 mg/dL. But for some people, this is a real struggle
The town of Manitou Springs is buzzing with excitement as they have just secured a significant grant to continue the expansion of their popular Creek Walk trail. This trail, which runs alongside Manitou Avenue and Fountain Creek, is set to get a major boost with a quarter-of-a-million-dollar grant f
In South Africa, patients with advanced illnesses often find themselves in primary palliative care. This care aims to be holistic and patient-centered. It should also be compassionate and respect the patient's experiences. However, there is a big gap in understanding what dignity means to these pati
Familiarity with faces can greatly affect how we recognize them. This is because our brains store faces in a sort of mental "face space. " When we see a face often, it changes how we see it and how we compare it to other faces. But how exactly does this happen? Researchers looked into this by condu
In the world of memory studies, there's a curious twist. When people are asked to judge if they "remember" or just "know" something, the "remember" responses are often quicker. This might seem odd, as "remember" is supposed to be slow and thoughtful, while "know" should be fast and automatic. Some e
The world of medical tech is always looking for better ways to handle conditions like epilepsy. One big hurdle is creating wearable devices that can keep an eye on brain activity for long periods. These devices need to be smart, efficient, and always ready to go. That's where brain-inspired spiking
Malaria is a tricky foe. To beat it, health workers need to spot the parasite accurately. They often use rapid tests, which are handy and quick. These tests look for a specific marker in the parasite. However, some parasites lack this marker, leading to false negatives. Plus, these tests miss low-de
Nowadays, it's clear that everyone makes mistakes when thinking. Even with all the new methods to help people think better, not everyone gets better at it. A recent study looked at why some people improve more than others. It turns out, how open-minded someone is might be more important than how
