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Pharmacies Step Up: Sore Throat Tests Save Time and Money

June 25, 2025

In England, pharmacists are taking on a bigger role in healthcare. They are now using quick tests to check for Strep A in people with sore throats. This is a big deal because many people go to their doctors for sore throats and often get antibiotics they don't need. Strep A is a common bacterial ca

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The State of Cancer Care in the Philippines

June 1, 2025

Cancer has become a significant health concern in the Philippines, ranking as the third leading cause of death. This stark reality highlights the urgent need for effective cancer treatments, particularly radiotherapy. However, the availability of these treatments varies greatly across different regi

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The Challenges of Caring for Loved Ones at Home in Rural Areas

May 19, 2025

In remote regions, providing end-of-life care for cancer patients at home can be quite tough. This is especially true in countries like Norway, where 16% of the population lives in rural areas. These areas often face significant hurdles due to their distance from medical facilities and the scarcity

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The Hidden Burden of Scabies in Africa

February 11, 2025

Scabies is a skin condition that many people overlook. It can be a serious problem for people in Africa. This is especially true in poorer countries. Why? Because these countries often lack trained doctors and nurses. Plus, they don't have enough money to go around. This means that people with

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Is the SMILE Program Worth the Money?

January 7, 2025

When it comes to severe mental illness (SMI), just knowing if treatments work isn't enough. Policy makers need to know if they're a good use of limited healthcare funds. That's where cost-effectiveness studies come in. But, these studies are scarce when it comes to lifestyle interventions for people

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Understanding Orthopedic Trauma: A Study of 22, 086 Military Hospital Cases

December 29, 2024

Between 2013 and 2022, the Department of Orthopaedic Trauma at a military hospital treated and discharged 22, 086 patients. The goal of this study was to figure out the common patterns of orthopedic injuries among these patients. This information can help improve how healthcare resources are used an

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Why Do People Want Unnecessary Healthcare?

December 28, 2024

Ever wondered why people sometimes ask for healthcare they don't really need? This kind of care is called "low-value care. " It wastes health resources and costs a lot of money. Studies on why people want this care are scattered and often ignored. Researchers decided to gather all this information i

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Video Calls in Danish GP Offices: A New Way to Care?

December 26, 2024

Imagine walking into a Danish general practitioner's (GP) office and instead of waiting for an in-person appointment, you can simply talk to your doctor via a video call. This is the future that political stakeholders in Denmark are pushing for. By the end of 2024, GPs must offer video consultations