By: Jovenia Salazar Lindsay, BSN, RN, MSN, MBA Introduction: Reflections on Mealtime Habits One evening, during a visit with a friend, she shared a candid reminder: her loving husband gently encouraged her to skip the sticky-sweet rice she had prepared as a precaution for her health and weight. I encouraged her to take his advice to heart—not out of judgment, but from personal experience.  Once weight gain spirals beyond a certain point, regaining control becomes a long and

Introduction As innovative therapies become increasingly complex and expensive, health systems face growing pressure to spend wisely. Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) provides a structured way to answer a fundamental question: “Are we paying the right price for the health benefits this treatment delivers?” By comparing both costs and clinical outcomes, CEA helps governments, insurers, and hospital systems allocate limited healthcare resources more efficiently. The Logic Behi

Image of different textures based on the IDDSI standard via Blossom Foods Introduction My name is Sanjana, and I am currently a dietary aide at a local nursing home in my community. Before starting this job, I had no idea how drastically your diet can change as you get older. This experience has taught me about the different diets that residents require, and what I can do to ensure that every resident receives a meal that they can safely consume and enjoy. In this article,