Hip fractures are a serious issue. They often need quick surgery. This can be a big problem for hospitals. Many people don't survive the first 90 days after surgery. This makes it important to check how well hospitals are doing. In a recent study, researchers looked at different hospitals. They wan
Hospitals are the backbone of any health system. They are where people go when they are sick or injured. But in many parts of Europe, these hospitals are struggling with money problems. The issue is that there is no clear, organized data to show just how bad things are. A recent study tried to chan
Hospital dogs are not just about being clean. They need more than just a good bath to be safe around patients. These dogs are special. They help people feel better. But they must be healthy and clean. This is not just about shampoo. It is about keeping them safe for everyone. First, these dogs need
In many wealthy nations, doctors use avoidable hospitalizations (AHs) as a way to check how good primary care is. But in places like China, this method isn't used much. The COVID-19 pandemic brought big changes to healthcare. Yet, there's not much research on how AHs shifted before and during the pa
Gun violence is a big problem in the United States, causing many injuries and deaths. To tackle this issue, a program called the Houston Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (Houston-HVIP) is being tested. This program focuses on helping young people who have been hurt by gunfire. The progr
Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. So
Utah is seeing more cases of measles. Health officials just found two more people with the disease. This makes the total number of cases in the state five. One of the new cases is a child, and the other is an adult. They live in different parts of Utah. One is from Utah County, and the other is fro
In Hong Kong, nurses' views on their work settings in public hospitals were recently studied. Over a year, nurses from 71 different wards in four hospitals shared their thoughts. They filled out surveys every three months, and the number of participants varied from 604 to 865 each time. The surveys
In the world of healthcare, pressure injuries are a big deal. They can cause serious problems for patients and add stress to the already busy lives of healthcare assistants. So, how can we make sure these injuries don't happen? One way is through better training. A recent effort focused on creating
Thailand's university hospitals are in a tough spot. They are struggling to keep up with the costs of overnight patient stays. This is because the public health system has three main ways of paying for care. These are the Universal Coverage Scheme, the Social Security Scheme, and the Civil Servant M
