In the Philippines, a big push for better healthcare access led to a test run of digital health records in local clinics. From 2020 to 2022, two different electronic health record (EHR) systems were tried out in various places. These ranged from busy city clinics to quiet rural health centers and ev
The EGKARDIA study took a close look at how the Greek economic crisis affected the health of people who were already struggling. It focused on those who were hit hardest by the financial downturn. The study aimed to spot cardiometabolic diseases early on in these groups. Cardiometabolic diseases are
Heart problems are serious, and everyone should have the same chance to get help. But does where you live and how much money you have change that? A study looked into this by checking how often family doctors send patients to heart specialists in different areas. The idea was to see if money and loc
Mary McLeod Bethune, a trailblazer in education and civil rights, was celebrated in her hometown of Mayesville, South Carolina, on what would have been her 150th birthday. This event highlighted her enduring impact on American society. Born in the Midlands, Bethune's journey began with a strong com
Opioid addiction is a serious problem in the United States. Many people die from overdoses every year. Doctors have medicines like buprenorphine and methadone to help. These medicines work well, but many people stop taking them. This is where digital health tools might help. Digital tools can make
In Ghana, students in health sciences face a big problem: sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). This is not just a personal issue; it's a matter of human rights and social fairness. Sadly, not enough is being done to stop it. Most efforts to prevent SGBV are not tailored to fit the local culture
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a tricky condition to diagnose. It often hides in plain sight, making it hard for doctors to pin down. One tool they use is the Captopril Challenge Test (CCT). Patients prefer it because it's straightforward. However, the best way to conduct this test remains uncertain.
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
Migraines are a common and debilitating condition. Most people with migraines see their regular doctors for help. These doctors need to know about the latest treatments. One new type of medicine is called gepants. They target a specific protein involved in migraines. This makes them different from o
Alzheimer's is a tough nut to crack, and scientists are always on the lookout for new ways to tackle it. Recently, they've turned their attention to two common herbs: rosemary and sage. These herbs contain a special compound called carnosic acid, which has shown some exciting potential in lab tests.
