Healthcare often involves many professionals working together. One way this happens is through small teams called clinical microsystems. These teams regularly care for specific groups of patients. They might include daily team meetings at the patient's bedside, having team members work in the same a
Hand surgery departments have been navigating a complex landscape over the past ten years. One significant shift has been the move towards performing more procedures in outpatient settings. This change helps hospitals save money and create more space for patients needing overnight care. However, it
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is all set to make a comeback after dealing with a health scare. He was diagnosed with blood clots at the start of training camp, but doctors have given him the green light to play. Barmore is expected to make his 2024 debut against the Rams th
When COVID-19 hit, doctors worldwide scrambled to find effective treatments. Even though many drugs didn't show promising results, they were still widely used. A study in Colombia looked at how different medications were prescribed to COVID-19 patients in hospitals. The focus was on the differences
Artificial intelligence is making waves in the medical world, but when it comes to kidney health, its use is still in the early stages. One tool, Claude 3 Opus, is trying to change that. Scientists are testing how well this AI can spot kidney problems. It's like having a super-smart helper in the la
The Qaidam Basin, nestled on the Tibetan Plateau, has long intrigued researchers due to its prehistoric settlement patterns. However, a lack of precise data has made it challenging to understand the Bronze Age chronology and how ancient people used the landscape. Recently, scientists uncovered 24 ne
Ever thought about how your drinking habits might affect your behavior? Scientists recently explored this, checking out how different drinking patterns can influence aggression. They didn't just look at one drink, but observed what happens over time, much like a night out at a bar. They brought in 7
Hey there! If you're planning a trip out west this weekend, you might want to bundle up and pack your patience. A cold front is causing big trouble, with seven states bracing for heavy snowfall. We're talking up to 24 inches in some areas! Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming, Utah, and New M
Choline alfoscerate, often used in Korea to manage cognitive impairments, has been a topic of interest due to its cost to the national health insurance system. This study aimed to explore how this drug, whose effectiveness in dementia treatment is still under debate, is prescribed and how it affects
Imagine being the person on the other end of the phone when someone calls about a stroke. That's the job of emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs). They're the first step in the stroke survival chain. They need to spot stroke patients quickly and get them help fast. But studies show they sometimes mis
