Have you ever thought about how scary it would be if the medicines we use to fight infections stopped working? Well, that's happening right now in South Africa! Certain germs, especially the tough ones called Gram-negative bacteria, are getting smarter and harder to kill. This isn’t just a problem i
Digital health technologies are quickly becoming a big deal. These tools aim to change how we take care of our health and manage diseases. But putting them into practice isn't always easy. We'll look at how these technologies are imagined, designed, and used, as well as why they sometimes face resis
Gestational diabetes, or GDM, is a big deal for moms and babies. With lots of people moving around the world, migrant women from Africa living in Sweden face a clash of cultures. This study looked at how these women's beliefs about health, illness, and healthcare change over time, especially during
Drugs have been part of human history for ages, but they've also brought along stigma and segregation. This study dives into how drugs are more than just a substance for those living on the streets. They're a way of life, both a killer and a lifeline. The research was done by observing street clinic
Doctors who take care of patients for the long-term, known as primary care providers (PCPs), play a big role in preventing chronic diseases. They often suggest lifestyle changes, like eating healthier or exercising more. But, it turns out, suggesting these changes isn't always easy. A study looked i
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, healthcare workers on the frontlines have been facing a unique skin issue. Wearing N95 masks and goggles for long hours has become the norm, but it's come with a new problem: folliculitis on the nose. This hasn't been previously reported in medical literatur
Healthcare plays a huge role in Europe's economy. To understand and guess future funding, researchers use mathematical models. Three big ways to look at healthcare funding are: government spending on health as a chunk of GDP, as a slice of all government spending, and how much each person gets. This
Healthcare is a big deal in the European Union (EU). It's one of the most critical parts of the public economy. To understand and predict how much money is spent on healthcare, researchers use different mathematical methods to create models. These models help spot trends and make future predictions.
Imagine this: you're a health worker, battling on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and suddenly, you notice little bumps on your nose, something you've never seen before. This isn't just a one-off problem; it's becoming common among healthcare professionals who wear N95 respirators and goggl
Ever thought about how groups can chip in to improve healthcare? Scientists have dug into 110 studies to find out just that. It turns out, crowds are making a real splash in three key areas: encouraging healthy habits, conducting research, and maintaining wellness. All this is happening through thre
