The world of health tech is always buzzing with new ideas. Recently, there has been a lot of talk about software that can help lower the risk of Alzheimer's. This software is not just any ordinary app. It is designed to give personalized advice based on the user's health data. The goal is to see if this software can really make a difference in reducing the chances of...
The world of heart health is always changing. One big question is about people who get a new heart valve through a special procedure. This procedure is called transcatheter aortic valve replacement. After this, doctors usually suggest taking a single antiplatelet pill for life. This is if the patient does not need blood thinners or two types of antiplatelet pills. Bu...
Crohn's disease is a tough condition that can mess with a person's physical and mental health. It's a long-term issue that causes inflammation in the gut. Most people deal with it through medication, but that often comes with unpleasant side effects and can be hard to stick to. So, researchers are always on the lookout for new ways to manage it. One interesting appr...
Spiritual health is a big part of overall well-being, but hospitals often miss the mark when it comes to addressing this need. This is especially true in places where people from many different religious backgrounds are treated. To tackle this issue, a new program called CCSH™ (Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health) was created. This program uses the skills of heal...
Smartphones have become a big part of our daily lives. We use them for everything from chatting with friends to playing games and scrolling through social media. But have you ever wondered if all that screen time is affecting your mental health? Researchers wanted to find out if reducing smartphone use could make a difference. They decided to conduct a study to see ...
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...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a tough condition to manage. Many people struggle with it daily. Traditional treatments often involve therapists, but what if there was a way to help people with OCD using movies and apps? This idea is not as crazy as it sounds. Imagine using entertainment to help people feel better. This is what a new study is exploring. Th...
People have been looking into the why's of a type of drug called varenicline and how it can help in the smoking cessation process. A lot of people have been wondering about how varenicline, also called smoking aversion, works to help people quit smoking, and if it works before someone quits. These drugs are seen as a real game-changer when it comes to quitting smoki...
Picture this almost all scientific trials on helping mothers during childbirth. Now, think about how many of these trials really consider what makes us all different. We are talking about things like race, gender, and where we come from. These things matter if we want fairness in healthcare. Let's dive into this situation. Fairness is a big deal. It is a b...
You might already know that opioid use can lead to constipation, a difficult health issue for many patients. But did you know that reflexology socks could be a helpful tool in managing this problem? Let's dive into a study that explored this very idea. Imagine this: you're in pain, so your doctor prescribes opioids. Great, the pain is managed, but now you're dealing...