Process tracing—a technique borrowed from policy studies—has gained popularity in health research. It helps scientists dig deeper into complex health systems, especially when studying specific cases like a country's health policies. A recent review dived into how this method is used in health resear
You might have heard that Kansas is dealing with a big jump in whooping cough cases. This isn't just a local thing—it's happening all over the country. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is watching this closely. They've seen a rise in cases since late summer 2024, with 246 confirmed ca
In Japan, only about three out of ten women get vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), and just four out of ten get regular cervical screenings. That's why the Japanese Government is trying to boost these numbers. Let's dive into whether using the 9-valent HPV vaccine along with regular
Have you ever heard of a strange, rare thing happening in the spleen? Well, there's something called primary mucinous cystadenoma that's so rare, it's like finding a needle in a haystack. Doctors think it starts from small bits of pancreas or intestine that get caught in the spleen's surface, or fro
Imagine you're a doctor trying to treat someone with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. It can be tough, right? Many people don't respond to the first treatment, and that's a problem. A group of scientists and doctors, called the Psych-STRATA consort
When the COVID-19 vaccines were first announced, they sparked a lot of debate. Most studies focused on misinformation on social media, but not much was said about how mainstream and alternative news sources talked about the vaccines. To fill this gap, researchers used cognitive network science and n
Managing HIV can be tough. It's about taking meds, tracking health, dealing with symptoms, and staying emotionally strong. Past studies mainly looked at these factors once, but this nine-year study in Hunan, China, focused on how they change over time. They followed 265 people with HIV, checking in
Eating red meat might seem like a usual thing for many, but for Samantha Busch, it was a big step. After avoiding it for almost 25 years, she suddenly started craving steaks and even more unusual red meat dishes, like hearts and livers. She shared this change on her social media, saying she felt lik
It's no secret that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to get the financing they need to grow. This study takes a closer look at how the government, banks, and guarantee institutions can work together to make SME finance more sustainable. Imagine it as a big game, where each player h
Chemotherapy is a common treatment for lung adenocarcinoma, but it has its limitations. So, scientists are looking into how it affects our body's defense system. They studied cells from nine patients who either had surgery or chemotherapy before surgery. They found that chemotherapy changes how immu
