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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

Thailand's Digital Health Dilemma: The Search for Effective Governance

Thailand has been trying to improve its digital health systems. The Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization both agreed that Thailand needs a better way to manage its digital health efforts. This is not an easy task. They looked at how six other countries handle their digital hea

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Latin America's Fight Against Cancer: The Power of Teamwork

Latin America is a vibrant mix of cultures, but it faces big problems. Political ups and downs and money troubles make it hard to have good healthcare for everyone. This is especially true when it comes to fighting cancer. Money issues in healthcare make it tough to do good research and provide top-

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Potential of Medication Adherence Tech

Medication adherence is a big deal. It is crucial for managing health conditions. Yet, getting patients to stick to their medication plans is a challenge. Technology can help, but it is not being used as much as it could be. Why? One big reason is a lack of agreement on how to talk about it. A

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Feb 23 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Efficiency: Old vs. New Methods

Healthcare spending is on the rise. This is due to more money, better technology, and older people needing more care. It's crucial to figure out how well health systems work. This is because money isn't endless, and how we spend it affects how good our healthcare is and how well people get better.

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Digital Boons for Dementia Care

Technology is transforming how dementia care is managed. Dementia affects millions of people worldwide. More than just personal health, it also impacts economic systems and family lives. For dementia patients, day-to-day functioning is challenging. Neurocognitive abilities decline. This

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Gap: How Health Tech Can Fight Inequality

Imagine a world where health advice is as personalized as a Netflix recommendation. Health recommender systems (HRS) are stepping into the game as an emerging field in digital health. These smarts systems assess information from multiple layers of influence that shape our habits and decisions about

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Revamping Medical Anthropology: The Power of Black Feminist Thinking

Medical anthropology has long overlooked the crucial contributions of Black feminist thinkers. This isn't just about acknowledging the problems with current systems; Black feminist theory offers a path to true transformation. Imagine a new approach to healing, health, and care, deeply rooted in Blac

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Why Health Systems Struggle with Type 2 Diabetes

For decades, health systems worldwide have been lagging behind in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of people with diabetes has quadrupled over the past 34 years, reaching 422 million in 2014, with most cases being T2DM. This rise o

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Why Isn't Family Planning Working in Low-Income Countries?

You might think that with all the support and great ideas, family planning would be a breeze in poor and middle-income countries. But guess what? It's not. The World Health Organization (WHO) has figured out that something's blocking the way. They call these blocks "bottlenecks. " So, they've made a

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Battling Cancer: A Closer Look at System Modeling

Cancer control is a big deal for health systems today. But how do we tackle it effectively? That's where system dynamics modeling (SDM) comes in. This study dives into how SDM is used to understand and combat cancer. Researchers checked out a bunch of studies to see how well SDM is doing its job. F

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