Falls are a major concern for older adults. They can cause serious injuries or even be fatal. Keeping active and strong is key to preventing falls. This is why joining local exercise groups is often recommended. But with technology advancing, digital exercise programs are being explored as an altern
Kids with complex medical needs faced a big shake-up in their healthcare routines during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study dug into this by looking back at medical records. The big takeaway? The way these kids got healthcare changed a lot. First off, the number of times these kids visit
Imagine trying to communicate complex medical ideas using a set of predefined terms. That's what healthcare professionals do every day. With the rise of digital health records, the need for clear and consistent communication has become even more important. Enter SNOMED Clinical Terms, or SNOMED CT f
Prisons in California have been under scrutiny for a decade. Researchers examined 30 prisons, analyzing data from 2013 to 2023. They looked at inmate numbers, healthcare access, complaints, and deaths. The goal was to see if fewer inmates meant better healthcare. The findings were mixed. Fewer inma
Ever wondered if small towns or big cities do a better job with healthcare? Well, buckle up, because we're diving into a fascinating study that looked at 21 medical institutions in Taiwan from 2015 to 2019. The goal was to figure out how well these places balanced delivering medical services and mai
Picture this: you're at home, dealing with oral cancer treatment. It's not easy. That's why the MOATT, or the MASCC Oral Agent Teaching Tool, was created. This tool is all about helping patients understand and stick to their oral cancer treatments. It's been around for 15 years, but we don't know mu
Imagine this: A big city's hospitals are suddenly overwhelmed. Maybe a big storm hit, or there's a sudden shortage of staff. What do hospitals do when they need to free up space fast? They use something called reverse triage. This means quickly deciding who can go home safely to make room for those
Have you ever felt like your surroundings are spinning? That's vertigo, and it's a tricky condition to diagnose. Doctors face a challenge because symptoms can be elusive, especially during routine exams. But here's a fun fact: our eyes can reveal a lot about what's happening in our brains. Condition
Biosimilars are like generic versions of biologic drugs. They are almost identical to the original biologic drug, known as the reference product. The first biosimilar hit the market in 2006. Since then, the path to creating and using biosimilars has faced many hurdles. These challenges can lead to p
Nurses stepped up as the first line of defense during the COVID-19 pandemic. They faced many hurdles and showed incredible strength in managing crises. A survey of 132 nurses from a public hospital revealed some eye-opening insights. Nurses scored an average of 3. 75 on a crisis management scale, sh
