Health data is super important for research and making patient care better, but it's also very complex. To use it well, we need to understand the paths patients take through healthcare services. This involves how data is collected, stored, and then looked at. In the UK, neuroscience centers are tryi
Health education and promotion are powerful tools for healthy aging and reducing illness. Primary care workers are crucial in delivering these interventions, especially through digital media. However, in China, the use of digital media for health promotion is not common. One key issue is that these
Healthcare differences among Hispanic communities call for tailored solutions. Getting involved in advance care planning (ACP) research with Hispanic communities is key to creating and testing interventions that truly fit their culture. One big challenge is that different Hispanic groups have unique
Healthcare professionals deal with lots of stress from their jobs. Burnout, feeling morally distressed, getting worn out from caring for others, and grief are all common issues. A big part of this stress comes from feeling disconnected from what gives their work meaning. It's a vicious cycle – stres
Healthcare education is evolving rapidly. Traditional lectures are taking a backseat to student-centered small-group sessions. Problem-based learning (PBL) has become a key part of many medical schools' curricula. This approach lets students identify their own knowledge gaps. For junior scientists l
Health economics is all about making smart healthcare choices based on facts. One of its superpowers is economic evaluations. These help us compare how much healthcare treatments cost with how well they work. The main goal is to help healthcare professionals and policymakers make better decisions. T
Health monitoring systems have been around for some time, but creating one tailored for school kids is a unique challenge. Researchers are on the hunt for the best methods to keep tabs on students' health from a young age. They've toyed with various plans and technologies to check in on students. Th
Health preferences vary a lot across Europe. These differences can make it tricky for the European Union (EU) to share health policies. Past studies have grouped EU countries based on where they are located or certain research findings, but not on how they value health. The EQ-5D-5L tool measures he
Healthcare costs and outcomes can vary greatly between men and women. That's why it's crucial for economists to consider sex and gender when evaluating medical interventions. Current methods often miss these crucial differences, leading to unfair resource allocation. Women might face higher costs an
Health insurance company Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has decided not to go ahead with a policy change that would have put a limit on how much they pay for anesthesia during medical procedures. This change was announced after the company faced weeks of criticism from doctors and healthcare professi
