"Imagine you're one of the over 4 million folks who rely on both Medicare and Medicaid. You might be on a dual-eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) that only coordinates care. What does this mean? Well, it's a bit like having a personal healthcare manager. This manager makes sure you get all the serv
Imagine you've had heart surgery as a child and now, as an adult, you need more medical help. That's the case for many people with congenital heart disease. About 20% of them need surgery again in adulthood, and 40% need follow-up procedures from their childhood operations. These surgeries can be to
Ever thought about why some groups are left out of health research? Let's talk about Black women in Wisconsin and urinary incontinence. You might be wondering, what's that got to do with anything? Well, it turns out, Black women are often missing from studies about pelvic floor disorders. Why is tha
Imagine learning how to perform delicate surgery using nothing more than a USB microscope connected to a computer or a smartphone. Sounds unusual, right? That's exactly what some researchers are exploring. They want to find out if these low-cost devices can help medical students master basic microsu
In Michigan, there's a special group called the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) that keeps an eye on knee replacements. They recently found something interesting about the Biomet Vanguard XP bicruciate-retaining total knee implant. This implant is designed to
Former President Trump brought back an old plan to make it simpler to fire federal employees who shape policies. He wants to take away their civil service protections and says it will make the government workforce more accountable. This isn't the first time Trump has tried this. He did it in 2020, b
In a thrilling match that lasted over three and a half hours, Novak Djokovic showed why he's still a force to be reckoned with. The 37-year-old tennis star beat Carlos Alcaraz, 16 years his junior, in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Despite a leg injury and a tough start, Djokovic fought back to
Ever wondered why some people love their jobs while others feel trapped? It all comes down to choosing the right career that fits your personality and values. Let's dive into what that means and why it matters. First, let's chat about work environments. Picture this: You're in a job where the team
In the small town of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Gundersen Health System is on the lookout for dedicated volunteers to join their Crime Victim Services team. This team plays a crucial role in assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, providing much-needed support during difficult times. T
Cities around the world are seeing changes in their vegetation, with some areas getting greener and others turning brown. This study looked at over 11, 000 urban areas globally to figure out what's driving these changes and how they might help or hurt city temperatures. The results? About 41% of cit
