AI is making waves in primary care. It could lighten the load of paperwork and free up time for doctors. But not everyone is on board. Clinicians and patients have doubts. They worry about their data being safe. They wonder if AI is fair. These concerns are real and need attention. The idea of AI i
People with type 2 diabetes often take special medicines. Two of these are GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors. Both help control blood sugar. But do they affect the risk of leg amputations differently? A big study looked at this question. It compared new users of these two types of drugs.
Medicare supports many women, but it's missing something big. It helps over a million women of childbearing age who live with disabilities. Yet, it's the only major health insurance in the US that doesn't have to cover birth control. This is a problem. Other health plans must cover contraceptives.
Glioblastoma, a tough brain cancer, has been a hard nut to crack for doctors. They've tried a treatment called checkpoint inhibitor therapy (CPI). It has worked wonders for other cancers. But for glioblastoma, it's not been as effective. Why is that? Scientists are digging deep to find out. They're
Proteins are like tiny workers in our cells, and they need to be managed well for our bodies to function properly. One such protein, UFD-3, has been found to have two important jobs. First, it helps to control the breakdown of other proteins that are tagged for destruction. Second, it plays a role i
The world of mobile apps is growing fast. There are many apps now that aim to prevent violence against women and girls. But how well do these apps work? And are they reaching the people who need them most? During the COVID-19 pandemic, violence against women and girls spiked. This made the need for
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a serious condition. It causes swelling and damage to the liver. This happens because of too much alcohol. The disease is linked to two main problems: not enough oxygen (hypoxia) and a buildup of lactic acid (lactylation). Researchers wanted to find new signs (bioma
Teens are always online, surrounded by posts about vaping and cannabis. These posts can make these habits seem normal or even appealing. It's a problem because it can push teens to try things they might not otherwise consider. Social media is full of images and videos that make vaping and cannabis
Cities worldwide are scrambling to upgrade their drainage systems to handle the impacts of climate change. But with limited resources, it's a challenge to figure out where to invest for the best results. Traditional planning methods often fall short because they don't account for the complex and cha
In May 2024, Montreal hosted a significant gathering of experts and stakeholders. The event focused on tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This is a growing threat to health worldwide. The conference highlighted the One Health (OH) approach. This approach connects the health of humans, animals,
