Delirium is a serious issue for patients, especially those in critical care. It can greatly affect their recovery and overall health. Many times, drugs are used to manage delirium. However, there's growing evidence that non-drug methods might be just as effective, if not more so. The idea of us
Streetlights play a big role in keeping cities safe. In Chile, a big project replaced old streetlights with new ones. The goal was to see if this change would cut down on crime and other issues in public spaces. The project looked at 101 places where lights were upgraded. It also compared them to 2
Delivering drugs through the nose is the next big thing in medicine. It is a new path for a drug to reach the brain. This delivers medicine to the brain at a faster rate than is normal . The fact is, most traditional treatments for depression struggle to get past the brain\blood barrier. Amidst
Delirium, a sudden change in mental state, is becoming more common in people with cancer at the end of their lives. It's like a sudden confusion that's hard to understand, and it affects their attention and awareness. Doctors know that nurses have important roles in preventing delirium, but how well
Street women in Ethiopia face immense challenges, including limited access to healthcare. These women, who earn their living on the streets by begging or sleeping rough, are often overlooked and marginalized. This study delved into how these women use modern contraceptives and what factors influence
Delirium is a serious issue for patients after surgery, often detected by disorientation. Sadly, tools like the CAM-ICU can't use this clue in intubated patients. But what if we combine parts of CAM-ICU with a simple chat? That's where the CAM-IMC comes in. It checks if patients are aware of their s
Street food is a quick bite enjoyed by many in cities, but it can also be a health hazard, especially in less wealthy countries. In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, a study looked into how teaching chicken sellers about food safety could improve things. The program taught vendors about cleanliness and gav
