Imagine you have heart failure. Managing it can be tough. That's where an app called Cardiomeds comes in. Created for Swiss patients, this mobile health app is designed to help people with heart failure get a handle on their condition. It's like having a little helper right in your pocket! So, what
When Carrie Underwood, a country music superstar, agreed to sing "America the Beautiful" at Donald Trump's inauguration, she sparked a lot of debate online. Many people were upset, but other celebrities came to her defense. Country singer John Rich was one of them. He praised Underwood on social med
Forget CES 2025, the real buzz is about Nintendo's next console update. According to insiders, January 16 could be the big day. But don't hold your breath for a massive keynote. Instead, expect bits of info leaking out like a Nintendo Direct. Here's what we know so far: the Switch 2 will definitely
When a person faces serious injuries, they rely on a team of medical professionals to keep them safe. This team needs to work well together to move the patient from one stage of care to another. Researchers wanted to understand how well this team works and if their actions lead to better patient saf
Polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, is a tough journey for patients. But what if their voices could shape the research that aims to help them? That's exactly what the EMPOWER PKD project set out to do. This project didn't just involve patients; it put them at the heart of the research. The goal was c
Imagine you’ve just had a heart procedure and your doctor wants to know how you're feeling. Instead of waiting for your appointment, you can now share your health journey directly. This is what electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) systems aim to do in outpatient cardiovascular care. While that
Leaving an emergency department (ED) before medical advice is given, often called early exits, is a major concern in the U. S. healthcare system. It can lead to worse health outcomes and higher costs. While past research has explored this issue, studies using recent nationwide data over multiple yea
Telehealth psychotherapy, or using the internet to deliver treatments via video, is getting more popular. But, not everyone is convinced it works for people with serious emotional and behavioral issues, like those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This skepticism revolves around three main
Ever thought about how patients with cancer feel about using smart computer systems, or artificial intelligence, in their care? This is a big deal because cancer can take a real emotional toll on people. While some studies have found that patients are generally okay with AI in medical care, no one h
Ever wondered why January in South Carolina often feels colder than December? You're not alone. The reason lies in how the Earth stores and loses heat. Even though winter starts in late December, it takes time for the ground and air to cool down after the warmth of summer and fall. This delay, calle
