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 patient
Eating disorders (EDs) are a serious health issue, and finding ways to help more people is a big goal for public health. One idea is to use apps to provide support and treatment. Some apps offer real-time help and messages, but do they really make a difference? And can they help people use health se
In Quebec, small long-term care facilities, particularly those in rural areas, face a big problem: not enough nurses during night shifts. This shortage can make resident care unsafe and of poor quality. To fix this, some places have started using on-call phone services to always have a nurse availab
Imagine a doctor, a patient, and their family sitting around a table, talking openly about what's important to them. This isn't just a nice idea; it's what happens in clinical ethics discussions. These chats can really help in healthcare settings, both for kids and adults. They're a great way to inc
Imagine you're trying to guess something really important, like pregnancy problems. That's exactly what Dutch researchers attempted, but with a twist. They didn't just rely on old data. Nope, they combined it with something no computer can predict alone—a woman's feelings about her health, money, an
In Porto Alegre, Brazil, early diagnosis of opportunistic infections (OIs) can dramatically improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). A recent study explored the feasibility of using rapid tests to diagnose tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, and cryptococcosis in advanced HIV/AIDS patient
Did you know that human trafficking is one of the world's fastest-growing crimes? Healthcare providers often struggle to spot, rescue, and care for victims because they don’t know enough about it. This isn’t good news for the United States, where healthcare professionals need to be more aware. If y
In today's hospitals, digital tools are everywhere. But not everyone feels ready to use them. Doctors, nurses, and even students often say they don't have enough time to learn these new digital tools. This can make it tough for them to start using these tools in their daily work. Imagine starting a
Picture a hospital where machines can mimic human learning. That’s what’s possible with natural language processing (NLP) tools for healthcare providers. Imagine walking into a hospital with machine learning models right behind the scenes, churning through data, learning from real-world scenarios, a
Ever wondered how healthcare providers in Guinea handled certain tropical diseases? A recent study looked into this, focusing on diseases like trachoma and onchocerciasis. From November 7th to 22nd, 2022, researchers surveyed 86 healthcare providers in the Forecariah health district. They used a que
