India is home to about half of the world's snakebite deaths. To tackle this problem, the country has rolled out a new National Action Plan. This plan has a clear goal: making sure everyone can access antivenom when they need it. It also focuses on improving healthcare systems and training doctors an
Empathy is crucial in healthcare, helping professionals connect with and ease the emotional pain of patients. Yet, postgraduate medical training often overlooks this vital skill. A new study wants to find out why this is and how necessary it is to teach empathy to trainee doctors. Researchers talked
You've probably seen cannabis in movies, on social media, or maybe even at your local coffee shop. With many places making it legal, it's become a hot topic for teens and young adults. But is it good for your health or not? Let's find out. Cannabis comes from a plant called Cannabis sativa. Inside
By 2050, Americans are expected to live longer, but not as long as people in other wealthy nations. The problem? Unhealthy lifestyles, like indulging in junk food and drug abuse, are slowing down this progress. Wealthier states with more cities, often led by Democratic leaders, are faring better. Po
Have you ever wondered how different professionals learn to work together? Experimental research designs for interprofessional education and collaborative practice show us how. Imagine a team of doctors, nurses, and therapists coming together to learn and practice their skills. This isn't just about
Are you ready to see the future of healthcare and education? Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and Maxis have joined forces to make it happen. They're working together to create awesome 5G solutions that could change the game in these fields. Imagine doctors performing surgery from miles away or
A decade-long doctor at Newton Medical Practice, Dr. Zoe Tseng, was shocked when she heard the clinic was closing. She and her colleagues were to be reassigned, while other staff were offered jobs elsewhere. Tseng felt powerless and worried about her patients. This experience sparked her decision to
Breast cancer treatment is complicated, needing tailored care from teams of specialists. Studies show that rural patients often receive different treatments, like mastectomies, compared to city dwellers. This difference isn't always due to the disease getting worse or medical need. A recent study lo
Primary healthcare is a crucial concept around the world. However, not much attention is paid to the essential role of healthcare workers within the distinct settings they operate in. This study aims to connect the primary healthcare policy with the ongoing debate about the healthcare workforce cris
Healthcare is changing rapidly, which has highlighted the need for something called interprofessional education (IPE). While many people see the value of IPE, it’s not used everywhere and there’s debate about when and how to use it. A study at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain (RCSI Bah
