For those with heart issues, eating right is a must. A recent study took a close look at the eating habits of heart patients in Greece. The study had a clear goal: to check if a specific diet questionnaire worked well in Greek and to see how heart patients were eating. The questionnaire, originally in French, was translated into Greek and then back to French to en...
In the realm of healthcare, a lot of focus is on preventing pressure ulcers. These are painful sores that can form on the skin when there is too much pressure on one spot for too long. This is a big deal for people who spend a lot of time sitting down, like those in wheelchairs. Three different types of seats were put to the test to see how well they keep blood flowi...
The goal was to figure out what makes a medication adherence dashboard truly useful. This meant finding out what patients, their caregivers, and healthcare providers actually need. To do this, a four-part study was carried out. The first part involved showing existing dashboards to these groups and getting their thoughts. This helped figure out what they liked and di...
In the heart of Pennsylvania, a troubling trend emerged between October 2024 and March 2025. This trend involved a surge in severe withdrawal symptoms among opioid users. This was not due to the opioids themselves, but rather a sneaky addition of medetomidine. This substance is usually a sedative for animals. It is not meant for human use. But it was being added...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a widespread health issue. It affects a huge number of people globally. For those living with CKD, sticking to their medication schedule is crucial. But sadly, many patients struggle with this. This is where mobile apps come into play. They are seen as a useful tool to boost medication adherence and self-care in various long-term healt...
Biliary tract cancers, or BTCs, are a big challenge in medicine. These cancers are very aggressive and often go unnoticed until they are in an advanced stage. This makes them difficult to treat and gives patients a grim outlook. The usual method for detecting these cancers is a tool called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP. This tool is not perf...
Chronic health issues are a big challenge for many people. Conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or asthma require constant care and management. This is where artificial intelligence, or AI, steps in. It has the potential to revolutionize how people handle these long-term health problems. However, there are still many questions to answer. How can AI be most effect...
The tale of a man in his 50s who faced a daunting diagnosis of sporadic limb-onset Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a story of resilience and unconventional healing. This is not your typical medical journey. This man's journey spanned nine years, a testament to his determination and the power of alternative approaches. It is important to note that ALS is a p...
Wildfires are a growing problem. They cause more than just destruction to the environment. They also pose a significant threat to public health. This is especially true for people who live in areas that frequently experience wildfires. The smoke from these fires can travel far and wide, affecting many people. This smoke is made up of tiny particles that can enter the...
In Ethiopia, hospitals are seeing more patients with strokes caused by high blood pressure. Yet, there's not enough research on what exactly causes these strokes, especially in adults with hypertension. This gap in knowledge is a big deal. It means doctors and researchers don't have all the tools they need to fight this problem effectively. So, a study was done to fi...