In the Netherlands, over 545, 900 people are dealing with COPD, a condition that makes breathing difficult. The Royal Dutch Society for Physiotherapy has guidelines to help manage this condition. Recently, these guidelines were updated to include activity trackers (ATs). These devices monitor physic
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that affects movement and muscle tone. It is caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before birth. It is a lifelong condition. It is important to understand the pain experiences of adults with CP. This is because pain can grea
Surgeons have been dipping into their funds for political influence. This all began in 2001, when the American College Surgeons group established a political action committee called SurgeonsPAC. This committee, a group of people, helps to give money to people running for Congress in the United
Brazil's journey in managing and improving private health insurance has been a mix of advances and obstacles. From 2000 to 2018, regulators tackled the job of making sure private health services were up to standard. They did this by setting clear rules and guidelines that aimed to cover everything f
The healthcare system in North-Rhine/Westphalia (NRW) is on the brink of a major shakeup. The state's ambitious plan aims to boost healthcare quality and efficiency, possibly setting a precedent for the rest of the country. However, there could be a downside. The State Ministry of Labor, Health, and
Imagine this: Kids who have been through terrible stuff like sexual assault, trauma, or being kicked out of their homes are now struggling to get the mental health help they desperately need. Why? Because of changes in healthcare policies. These kids are part of a community mental health program, an
First let's talk some background. During the start of the pandemic, getting a COVID-19 test required a doctor's okay. So, Walgreens teamed up with a virtual care company, PWNHealth, to handle test orders. They set up a system where PWN's doctors could order tests for Walgreens customers. Everything
COVID-19 sped up the race to get healthcare technology up and running. The pandemic forced healthcare to quickly adopt new technologies to keep up with healthcare delivery, making everything move faster. Usually, getting these systems in place is tough due to complicated tech and human factors. Tec
Technology is stepping up its game to help manage diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common, and healthcare systems are feeling the strain. Managing these patients can be tough, especially when it comes to medications. Most of the time, people with diabetes have to deal with complex
Saudi Arabia is grappling with a growing number of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) cases. This health issue is incredibly important because it affects many lives. Knowing when someone is likely to develop T2D can help doctors act early, which might prevent many health problems. Researchers at King Abdulaziz M
