In Ghana, diabetes can lead to serious problems like lower limb amputations if not managed well. People often struggle with managing diabetes due to limited access to proper care, low awareness about the disease, and a strong belief in religious and traditional medicine. When amputations happen, lif
Imagine if doctors could customize educational videos for each patient or if medical students could train with realistic, personalized scenarios. That’s what artificial intelligence (AI)–driven video generators like Sora Turbo from OpenAI and Veo 2 from Google are promising. Announced in December 20
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has just given us new guidelines on how to handle heart pacing and cardiac resynchronization. Here's a fun fact: most of these guidelines are based on expert opinions rather than hard data. This is why a group of Dutch experts stepped in to see if these new r
Imagine you’re a healthcare worker—a nurse, maybe. You spend your days caring for others, but what about the experiences that shaped you as a child? That’s exactly what a new study looked into. Over ten years, researchers examined how past trauma, called Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and pos
Superbugs, or germs that are resistant to most medicines, are becoming a major threat, especially in hospitals. These places often see infections caused by these tough germs. That's where next-generation sequencing (NGS) comes into play. It's like a superhero tool that lets scientists understand the
After the collapse of Steward Health Care, which led to the closure of two hospitals and the loss of patient lives, Massachusetts has taken a big step. A new law aims to keep private equity out of local healthcare. This isn't about banning private equity, but making sure they can't squeeze money out
Health technology, like electronic health records (EHRs), is everywhere, but sharing and accessing this data in the US remains tough. To really make a difference in patient health and public well-being, we need to fix this. The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has started building t
Did you know that technology is making colonoscopies less scary? Instead of using traditional sedatives, doctors are now trying virtual sedation. This isn't some video game trick, but a real way to make patients more comfortable. Imagine this: instead of being knocked out, you're awake and calm. Ho
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an essential tool in healthcare around the world. But in the diverse landscapes of Asia and Oceania, ensuring its safe use is a big challenge. Why? Because there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Every country and clinic has its unique needs and issues. That's w
Did you know that one in four kids in the US faces some form of abuse or neglect? And out of those, about 18% experience physical abuse. Doctors are often the ones who can tell if a kid's injury is from an accident or abuse. So, a recent study decided to look into the factors that might make a kid m
