Rwanda has become a key player in the global battle against rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The country is home to the Rwanda RHD Research Network, which serves as a central hub for international collaboration. This network brings together scientists, doctors, and public health experts from around th
Have you ever thought stress could trigger a disease? Researchers looked into this idea with Sjögren's Syndrome. They chose 50 people with Sjögren's and another 50 with osteoarthritis. Using a special stress measuring tool, they found something interesting. Those with Sjögren's had much more stress
Do DCEs, a popular tool in health research, truly mirror real-world choices? Scientists set out to compare the prediction power of people’s stated preferences from DCEs with their actual decisions. The goal? To ensure health products and services are designed with reliable, real-world data. By pooli
Imagine you have a tumor, a dangerous cell cluster waging war within your body. Now, imagine scientists using a special kind of scan called Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to watch how your immune system responds to this invader. This isn’t just about the tumor anymore; it's about understanding h
Process tracing—a technique borrowed from policy studies—has gained popularity in health research. It helps scientists dig deeper into complex health systems, especially when studying specific cases like a country's health policies. A recent review dived into how this method is used in health resear
Did you know that some food charities in the UK work with big food companies? While these companies claim to help tackle hunger, they are often the ones causing food insecurity. So, why are these relationships so complicated? Let's dive into that! Researchers have long debated these partnerships. T
Young people between 12 and 25 years old are most likely to use e-cigarettes, but getting them involved in health studies can be tough. Past research shows that watching a video to understand research can help them grasp the details better. However, previous videos used were quite long, unlike the s
Scientists around the globe are diving deep into our body's cellular world. They're creating something called the Human Cell Atlas. Think of it as a detailed map of all the different types of cells in our body and how they work. This map isn't done yet, but a bunch of new research papers just came o
Ever wondered what it's like to live with chronic pain that doctors can't pin down? One person explored this exact experience in a unique type of research called autoethnography. This approach offers a deep dive into personal stories while connecting them to wider cultural and social themes. The goa
