Health

Physical therapy (PT) is used in the management of many medical conditions. But variation in rates paid by commercial insurers can contribute to high out-of-pocket costs, leading some patients to underuse or stop PT altogether. […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health specialists started using telemedicine much more frequently. Despite many benefits, a new study finds that virtual visits did not make it easier for psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists to reach […]

From navigating electronic health records and HIPAA compliance to applying predictive analytics, health informatics is now essential to the daily work of nursing. But aligning coursework with that reality remains an ongoing effort. At the […]

Even though chronic hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions for people 65 and older, less than 20% seek help for it, says Michael Hefferly, Ph.D., an audiologist at Rush. One reason: […]

Their job is to protect, promote, and restore human health and lives, but health care workers believe that their own use of alcohol and illegal drugs reduces the quality of care they provide to patients. […]

A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels report fewer injurious falls among long-stay residents. The study also found that facilities with insufficient staff levels are associated with increased falls.This article […]

A team of University of Mississippi researchers is developing a way to use 3D-printed medicated patches to help close persistent sores and ulcers. The researchers in the School of Pharmacy have created a customizable wound […]

A new, fully customizable 3D printed socket design is set to transform the prosthetics industry. The reimagined limb socket interface combines highly personalized pressure mapping with AI software and a lighter infill, creating a highly […]

Since President Donald Trump issued a July 2025 executive order aimed at “ending crime and disorder on America’s streets,” national attention has increasingly focused on involuntary treatment as a response to visible homelessness and drug […]

A cancer diagnosis changes almost everything—but it doesn’t stop life’s other responsibilities. Bills still arrive. Work still needs attention. Family routines keep going. Trying to keep up with it all while managing treatment can be […]