Medicare patient surveys play a big role in understanding healthcare quality, especially for those who need it most. But there's a problem: not everyone responds, which can skew the results. This is especially true for underserved groups. Enter the telephone follow-up, a proven method to bump up res
Get ready to watch a celestial spectacle! This January, you can spot five planets in the night sky with your naked eye, and even catch a glimpse of two more with a telescope. Imagine seeing Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars all at once! Plus, Uranus and Neptune are part of the squad too, but you'll n
Former Olympic swimmer Klete Keller has received a full pardon from President Trump for his role in the 2021 Capitol storming. In an exclusive interview, Keller expressed relief and gratitude, stating, "I can finally start moving forward. " The pardon clears Keller of his six-month house arrest and
Do you know what happens to kids born with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS)? It's a tough situation – they often face serious developmental and brain problems. But here's something we didn't know till now: how long do these kids live, and what causes their early deaths? Let's dive into this unknown te
You might be wondering how urban and rural areas working together can make the air cleaner. Let's take a look at some cities along the Yangtze River. These cities are trying to blend urban and rural life. This blend can make a big difference in how clean the air is. Scientists are trying to figure
Stigma in leprosy patients is a serious issue, and measuring it accurately is crucial for effective interventions. The SARI Stigma Scale is a tool designed to assess stigma, but it's not available in all languages. Specifically, there's no version in Ambonese-Malay, the language of Ambon, an area wh
The future of aging might look a lot different with the help of AI. University students think so too, especially when it comes to using AI service robots in places where older adults live, like long-term care homes. These homes already face staff shortages, and that's where AI robots like Aether cou
When you have surgery on your head due to a severe brain injury, doctors might monitor the pressure inside your skull. This is called intracranial pressure monitoring (ICPM). Some experts think this could help lower the risk of death. They believe that starting this monitoring right after surgery mi
Imagine you're planning a surgery to fix a bum knee (patellar tracking issues). You might think checking out the kneecap (patella) while you're just chilling (non-weightbearing) gives you a good picture. But guess what? This could be messing with your plans. Seems like when you don't put weight on y
Did you know that chemotherapy can sometimes cause nerve damage in your hands and feet? This is called peripheral neuropathy, and it can really affect how patients feel and live their lives. A big study called the MiroCIP study looked into this. They checked out two types of chemo drugs: oxaliplatin
