Dialysis patients have a tough road. They face serious physical, mental, and social hurdles. These challenges can really mess with their daily life. But here's where things get interesting. Social media sites like X (formerly Twitter) have become a big deal for these folks. They use these platforms to spill their hearts out, swap stories, and share useful tips. The ...
Healthcare is more than just treating illnesses. It's also about how patients feel during their care. This feeling, or patient experience, covers many aspects. It includes how patients interact with doctors, nurses, and the whole healthcare system. A good experience can make patients happy and less likely to complain. But, a bad experience can lead to disputes. These...
Type 2 diabetes is a serious health issue. It is a long-term condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. It requires constant management and care. The COVID-19 pandemic made things much harder for people with type 2 diabetes in Kenya and Tanzania. These two countries already had struggles with managing non-communicable diseases. The pandemic broug...
In New Zealand, a recent study dug into how different sexual identities interact with primary healthcare services. This study looked at data from the New Zealand Health Survey, focusing on visits to general practitioners (GPs) and nurses. It compared experiences across four years, from 2017 to 2021. The groups included lesbian women, bisexual women, gay men, bisexual...
Adenomyosis is a condition that affects many women, yet it often goes unnoticed and undiagnosed for years. This condition can cause severe pain and heavy bleeding, making daily life challenging. It is estimated that at least 1 in 5 women may have adenomyosis, but the actual number could be higher due to underdiagnosis. Kristina Adams first experienced severe menstru...
Ovarian cancer is a serious disease that often requires major surgery. This surgery can be life-changing, and some experts believe that pre-surgery training, known as prehabilitation, could help patients recover better. Prehabilitation involves exercises and other activities to boost a patient's physical and mental strength before surgery. It's already shown promise ...
Hospital stays after surgery can be tough for adults. Unlike kids, who often have fun activities to keep them busy, grown-ups usually don't. But what if adding some fun could make a big difference? This is exactly what a recent study tried to figure out. They wanted to see if giving adult patients some fun stuff to do could make their hospital stay better. The stud...
Cervical cancer is a tough battle that many women face. One of the common treatments for this type of cancer is concurrent chemoradiotherapy. This treatment combines chemotherapy and radiation therapy at the same time. It can be a challenging experience for patients. Many women face a variety of symptoms during this treatment. These symptoms can be grouped into clust...
So, what's the deal with CDKN2A mutation? Imagine this: a patient, with a family history of melanoma, decides to get tested for this specific gene mutation. The results come back positive. Now, what does this mean for the patient and their family? First off, let's talk about the gene CDKN2A. It's a tumor suppressor gene, and when it mutates, it can't do its ...
They say, it is always the ones waiting the longest who are the most grateful when they finally get what they've been waiting for. You might expect transplant recipients to be excited, full of joy and forever thankful. But it's not that simple. Often, patients feel disappointment when they first start thinking about a transplant. Battles are there long before a...