People getting involved in health research is not new. It has been happening for years. This is often called PPIE, which stands for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement. It means patients and the public have a say in health research. They can give their opinions, help design studies, or even take part in them. This can lead to better research and health serv...

Young athletes often face the challenge of a broken collarbone. Doctors frequently use special tests, known as randomized controlled trials, to determine the best treatments. These trials are highly regarded for their reliability. However, they often depend on a measurement called a P-value to judge a treatment's effectiveness. P-values can be deceiving. They might m...

Polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, is a tough journey for patients. But what if their voices could shape the research that aims to help them? That's exactly what the EMPOWER PKD project set out to do. This project didn't just involve patients; it put them at the heart of the research. The goal was clear: find out what matters most to PKD patients and discuss how this...

Did you know that many Dutch patients want healthcare to be more eco-friendly? They're willing to make green choices, even if it means their treatment might not work as well. The problem? They don't have enough information to make these decisions. Doctors and nurses can step in here, helping patients understand how different treatments impact the environment. Plus, t...