Balancing a job with caring for family members can be tough. This study looked into a helpful approach called a "participatory workplace" that employers can use to support their staff who have caregiving duties. The idea is to prevent and solve problems that caregivers might face while managing thei
TeamSTEPPS® is a strategy that aims to boost communication and team spirit in hospitals. But has it been tested among healthcare teams? In Thailand, researchers put the TeamSTEPPS® tools to the test with a survey. They looked at two questionnaires: the Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire (T-TAQ) and th
Scientists are always on the hunt for materials that can conduct ions really well. One great candidate is something called Li10GeP2S12, or LGPS for short. This stuff is super special because it can conduct ions like crazy. Researchers often use something called AIMD simulations to watch how lithium
Did you know that moms in home visiting programs have a lot of support? Almost all of them have at least one person who helps them stay healthy. Interestingly, having a partner or someone who lives nearby can make a big difference. Moms with higher incomes also tend to have more health supporters. B
Imagine you're a nurse in a remote Jordanian hospital. You're used to long hours and tough conditions, but something else is lurking in the background – workplace violence (WPV). Shockingly, a third of all WPV globally happens in the health sector, and Jordanian nurses seem to be dealing with an und
In the bustling city of Zhuhai, China, healthcare workers face a significant challenge: workplace violence (WPV) from patients. This issue goes beyond just physical harm; it can deeply affect their mental well-being. A recent study dived into how WPV from patients is linked to common mental health i
Imagine if detecting skin cancer could be as simple as snapping a picture. Scientists are working on just that! They're using a special kind of computer program called convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and these aren't your average programs. They're like super-smart detectives that can spot patt
Did you know that orthopaedic surgery is one of the least diverse medical specialties? Most doctors in this field are White men. Recently, there's been a push to make the profession more inclusive. To see if these efforts are working, we need to understand the current demographics. Let's dive into t
When we think of headphones, we usually imagine covering our ears. But what if you could hear your surroundings too? That's where bone conduction headphones (BCH) come in. The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 is a new take on this technology. Instead of just sending vibrations through your skull, it blends in tr
Get ready, Eau Claire! Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) is kicking off the year with its first business networking event. Mark your calendars for January 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. The venue? The Coven, nestled at 131 S. Barstow Street. This isn't just any event; it's DECI's first shindig since separ
