A recent study took a close look at how both patients and healthcare professionals think about the care pathways for knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in Slovenia. This country, along with others, has health systems that could be more efficient. The study wanted to fill a gap in research by exploring the op
You might think that all teens feel the same about talking to a therapist. Surprisingly, there's not much research from places like the Arabian Gulf to show us what teens there think. So, this study set out to find out what makes some teens more likely to seek help from a professional psychologist.
Occupational stress isn't just about the tasks or demands of a job. It's also about how the work is designed. For emergency telecommunicators, the way their job is structured can pile up stress. This review dived into these "structural stressors" that are woven into the job design and policies. The
Did you know that even plants and animals can sometimes use a compound called methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), also known as dimethyl sulfone? This naturally occurring substance is part of our world, but when it comes to horseracing, it's a bit controversial. Both MSM and its relative dimethyl sulfoxide
Food diaries and questionnaires might be old news when it comes to tracking what we eat. Scientists are looking into something called biomarkers, which they think could be a more trustworthy way to figure out our nutritional status. But don't get too excited yet. Biomarkers have their own set of iss
Did you know that purple passion fruit, a popular fruit, often leaves behind its peel and seeds as waste? These by-products are actually packed with nutrients and beneficial compounds. The challenge lies in the variety of these fruits, which can make it tough to use these leftovers effectively. A re
Imagine a holiday gift-wrapped by lawmakers, tailored just for lobbyists. In Washington, over 13, 000 lobbyists are salivating over the chance to undo rules they didn't like. This sneaky trick is called the Congressional Review Act, which lets new leaders erase rules from the last few months of the
What makes a region develop economically in a high-quality way? This question is explored in a study that focuses on Chongqing's "One District, Two Groups" initiative from 2017 to 2021. By creating an index system with dimensions like economic vitality, coordinated growth, green development, and dig
"You probably hear the term 'STEM' a lot - it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. But what about STEAM? That extra 'A' is for Arts, and schools are beginning to see the benefits of adding it to the mix. Let's dive into this new approach and see why it's causing such a stir in educ
Ever wondered what makes some nurses stand out in their ability to provide compassionate care? A recent study set out to find if religion and professional experience can predict how spiritually intelligent nurses are. Spiritual intelligence, in simple terms, is the ability to understand and respond
