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Night Shift Nursing: A Telehealth Trial in Rural Quebec

November 28, 2024

In Quebec, small long-term care facilities, particularly those in rural areas, face a big problem: not enough nurses during night shifts. This shortage can make resident care unsafe and of poor quality. To fix this, some places have started using on-call phone services to always have a nurse availab

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Spotting Quitters Early: Can We Predict Dropouts from Online Smoking Cessation Programs?

November 28, 2024

Imagine trying to help people stop smoking using digital programs. One big challenge is keeping users engaged. Earlier studies found a way to spot those who might quit the program early on. This study aims to see if that method works for other programs and ways of doing things. The goal is to help p

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Chatty Meetings: Making Space for Different Values in Healthcare

November 28, 2024

Imagine a doctor, a patient, and their family sitting around a table, talking openly about what's important to them. This isn't just a nice idea; it's what happens in clinical ethics discussions. These chats can really help in healthcare settings, both for kids and adults. They're a great way to inc

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How Religion and Coping Affect Mental Health in Black College Students

November 28, 2024

Let's take a closer look at how religion and coping methods influence how undergraduate African American college students in the South perceive their mental health. Scientists conducted a study at a big public university in the South to understand these connections better. They brought together 131

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Screen Time and Troubles: How Much Is Too Much?

November 28, 2024

Young children are spending more time than ever in front of screens. While enjoying cartoons and games, they might be facing risks we need to understand. Behavioral issues can crop up in kids under five who spend too much time glued to tablets, phones, or TVs. This study dug into how common this is

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Health Predictions: Dutch Researchers Mix Old Data with Personal Insights

November 28, 2024

Imagine you're trying to guess something really important, like pregnancy problems. That's exactly what Dutch researchers attempted, but with a twist. They didn't just rely on old data. Nope, they combined it with something no computer can predict alone—a woman's feelings about her health, money, an

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Staying Active: How Swiss Youth Sports Impact Long-Term Exercise

November 28, 2024

You know how important it is to stay active for your health and happiness, right? The problem is, like animals, humans tend to become less active as they age. This study looked into whether joining sports programs backed by Switzerland's Youth+Sports (Y+S) helps kids and teens keep up or even increa

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How Friends and Family Boost College Students' Physical Activity

November 28, 2024

College students often find it tough to sneak in some exercise. This inactivity can lead to health issues and even affect their grades. But there's something interesting: having strong social bonds might just be the key to getting these students moving. A careful look at many studies found that stud

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Speedy Tests: Saving Lives with Faster Diagnosis in HIV/AIDS

November 28, 2024

In Porto Alegre, Brazil, early diagnosis of opportunistic infections (OIs) can dramatically improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). A recent study explored the feasibility of using rapid tests to diagnose tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, and cryptococcosis in advanced HIV/AIDS patient

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The Role of Stakeholders in Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Developing Countries

November 28, 2024

When it comes to making decisions about health services, including those for mothers and newborns, it's crucial to involve everyone affected – service users and other stakeholders. This practice is seen as democratic and open. But, in low- and middle-income countries, there's a gap in understanding