Phenomenological studies in medical radiation science (MRS) aim to understand the experiences of patients and professionals. However, the quality and consistency of these studies vary widely. Researchers often struggle with applying phenomenological methods correctly. This leads to results that may
In Burkina Faso, a surprising thing happened during the DenBalo study. Researchers expected to find many preterm births, but the numbers were lower than usual. This made them curious. So, they decided to talk to healthcare workers to understand how they figure out the age of babies in the womb. Hea
Older adults often face hurdles when moving from hospital to home. Current tools don't always catch what helps or what gets in the way. A new study stepped in to create a better tool for this job. The goal was clear: make a tool that spots both the roadblocks and the helpers in this transition. Thi
Basketball is a fast-paced team sport. Players must move quickly between offense and defense. This sport requires a lot of physical effort. Players need to react fast and make quick decisions. A new training method called FitLight is gaining attention. It uses lights to help players improve their r
In Greece, wildfires have been a major concern recently. On the island of Crete, a large fire near the town of Ierapetra forced 5, 000 people to evacuate. Firefighters and helicopters worked hard to control the blaze, and by Friday morning, there was no active fire front. The fire damaged some trees
Cancer is a tough journey. It can make people think hard about their choices. Some patients might want to give up some time to feel better. Others might want to live longer, even if they don't feel their best. It's all about what matters most to them. What makes someone choose one over the other? I
Students in Canada are facing a mental health crisis. Many need help but don't know where to turn. Mobile apps could be a big help, but most students don't use them much. Why? Because many apps are hard to use or not very effective. JoyPop is an app designed to help students handle stress and build
School nurses are more than just band-aid fixers. They are experts in child health and trusted figures in our communities. Their role goes beyond treating scraped knees; they are crucial in planning and evaluating health education programs. With their clinical know-how and understanding of both nati
In many wealthy nations, doctors use avoidable hospitalizations (AHs) as a way to check how good primary care is. But in places like China, this method isn't used much. The COVID-19 pandemic brought big changes to healthcare. Yet, there's not much research on how AHs shifted before and during the pa
Have you ever tried walking while talking? It might seem easy, but it's a complex task for your brain. This is especially true for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers have been digging into how our brains handle these dual tasks and what it might mean for our future brain health
