During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping healthcare workers (HCWs) safe was a top concern. A big study called to discover just how many HCWs got sick with SARS-CoV-2 and what put them at risk. The search looked at almost 500 reports and narrowed it down to 63 studies that were deemed reliable and relev
Imagine this: You're a medical student in Egypt. Recently, there were major changes to how your school teaches you medicine - classes, how you are graded, and your schedule. GPS helps the driver find the destination faster and safer. Think about it, do you feel confident about studying medi
Imagine getting a phone call to make a doctor's appointment, and all you hear is option. Option one for your first name. Is if your name Rebecca. Option two for your family. What harms to tell these listeners about the latest digital way? Our personal digital assist scheduler software. Has it reall
Have you ever heard about a tradition where women and girls are sent away from their homes during their monthly periods? This is not a myth, but a reality in some parts of Nepal. This practice, known as Chhaupadi, is prevalent in the Western region of Nepal. Imagine being forced to live in
Every year, people succumb to heat-related illness and death. This is where heat-health early warning systems (HHWS) come in. They team up meteorologists with health professionals. In a recent study, researchers asked a key question: Are these systems effective? Do they truly help people? They scou
Ever wondered how to get the most out of your sweet cherry trees? Lets talk about grafts, training, and rootstocks. These key factors can make a big difference in how healthy and tasty your cherries turn out. Lets dive in! First, lets talk about rootstocks. Two common ones are called Krymsk 5 a
Polypharmacy, or taking 5 or more pills daily, are a big deal for those who are new to their arthritis or lupus diagnosis. The new diagnosis journey for these folks is similar, A study in Quebec gives new patients in RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) were trac
How do you pick what's for lunch? It's not just about what's tasty. It's a mix of many things. People's choices depend a lot on what they like, when they eat, and who they eat with. But, there's more to it. Sometimes, it's what's cheap or what others expect. Think about where you eat too - at home
Periodontal disease is a big deal. Your gums can get really inflamed and infected, making you cringe just from thinking about brushing your teeth. Traditional methods for clearing out bacteria try to clean out the pockets of your gums by scraping at the roots of your teeth. This is a cool term for
Healthcare challenges are growing. Costs are rising rapidly, as are the number elderly people who aren't succeed in getting better health and also income difference that has long-term results. Health crisis is presenting new hurdles every new day. This calls for medical schools to break aw
