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Catching Oral Cancer Early: A Fresh Look at Non-Invasive Tools

May 29, 2025

Oral cancer often starts with changes in the mouth that might seem minor. These changes are called oral potentially malignant disorders. They are crucial to spot early because they can turn into cancer. The usual way to diagnose oral cancer is by taking a small piece of tissue from a suspicious area

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The Light Touch: Beaming Hope into Local Healthcare

March 26, 2025

The city of Santos has been quietly testing a new way to deliver healthcare. This method uses low-power lasers to treat various conditions. The goal is to see how well this technology fits into everyday healthcare services. Laser therapy is not new. It has been around for a while, mostly in fancy c

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How Primary Care Can Keep You Out of the Hospital

March 20, 2025

In Estonia, a lot of people have long-term health issues. These folks often end up in the hospital. But what if there was a way to change that? That is what some researchers wanted to find out. They looked at how consistent primary care affects hospital stays for people with chronic conditions. Pri

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Community Health: The Power of Local Involvement in IGAD

March 18, 2025

The IGAD region, which includes eight countries, has seen both wins and setbacks when it comes to community involvement in health initiatives. The idea is simple: get locals involved in health programs and primary care. This can lead to better health services and make them last longer. But how well

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How Good Governance Makes Health Care Work for Everyone

March 1, 2025

First, let's talk about primary health care (PHC). It's the first point of contact people have with the health system. It's where they go for regular check-ups, vaccinations, and treatment for common illnesses. To make PHC work well, we need a strong health system. This includes things like building

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Assessing the Use of Pulse Oximeters by Community Health Workers in Rural Burundi

January 14, 2025

In the heart of rural Burundi, community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in providing healthcare to remote communities. One of their biggest challenges is accurately diagnosing childhood illnesses, especially pneumonia, due to the lack of sophisticated diagnostic tools. To tackle this, a p

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Preventing Teen Violence: A Tech-Savvy Approach

November 28, 2024

Imagine this: a cutting-edge tech tool designed to shield teens from violence, especially within primary healthcare settings. This isn't some futuristic dream; it's a real documentary project that's making waves. The goal? To spread the word about effective strategies to keep adolescents safe. But h