Fluoride has been a hot topic among parents and patients. Dentists are seeing a shift in public opinion. Some parents refuse fluoride for children. This trend is concerning to many dental professionals. Why this opposition? Many parents fear that fluoride can cause harm. This fear may stem from a lack of knowledge. Fluoride has been used in dental care for d...

Did you know that millions of surgeries happen each year, and sadly, some patients face health issues soon after? Teaching patients about their procedures is super important, but it can be tough due to pre-surgery stress. This is where big language models, often called LLMs, come in. They can explain things clearly and catch patient worries that might be missed. Thes...

Have you ever tried to understand health information and felt confused? That's where the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) comes in! PEMAT is a special tool used to measure how easy and useful health info is, no matter where it comes from or what language it's in. Over the last ten years, scientists have found that PEMAT is super helpful in making s...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major problem worldwide, affecting countless people. Yet, awareness and understanding of CKD are low, causing late diagnosis and poor management. Traditional education methods like talking to doctors or using leaflets aren’t enough, especially when nursing staff is short. Technology can help, and interactive robot coaches could be a ...

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a tricky condition that can make life tough for kids and teens. It affects their daily lives in a big way, and there's no clear treatment. One thing that's been missing is good education for these young patients and the people around them. Imagine having ME/CFS and not really understanding what's happeni...