Imagine this: you're in a small town where the dentist is a rare sight. People are suffering from toothaches, but there's hardly anyone to help. This isn't a far-off tale; it's a reality for many communities around the world. The lack of access to dentistry is a growing problem that affects millions
Imagine someone goes to the emergency room (ED) and is treated, only to come back within a short time feeling worse. These quick returns can signal serious issues like complications or even death. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, these emergency department revisits got pretty complicated. Screening
Ever wondered how scientists study sleep apnea in rodents? It turns out, they need to keep a close eye on these little critters around the clock. But why? Well, sleep apnea isn't just about snoring; it affects the body in many ways. By monitoring rodents for 24 hours and tracking changes over time,
Active Support is a special way to help people with intellectual disabilities enjoy life more. It's about keeping them active and engaged. Scientists recently looked into how well this method works. They chose 14 services and split them into two groups. One group got Active Support right after some
Craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas (CCJ-DAVFs) are tricky blood vessel issues that can be tough to detect and cure. A recent study looked into two common treatments: surgery and a procedure called endovascular therapy. They wanted to see which one worked better. To do this, they ga
Imagine battling breast cancer and coming out stronger. That's what sometimes happens, and it's called post-traumatic growth. Researchers looked into this phenomenon to better understand how breast cancer patients grow and change in positive ways after their struggle. By gathering and analyzing vari
Almost everyone in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia knows about organ donation. But do they support it? Organ donation is a lifesaving procedure where organs or tissues are transferred from one person to another when their organs fail. The success of this procedure relies heavily on community suppo
Being a leader in pediatric and congenital heart surgery isn't just about being great with scalpels. It's also about making groundbreaking discoveries and teaching others to do the same. Six former presidents of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery (WSPCHS) have done exactly
Shoulder pain can be a real bummer. One common type is subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). There are lots of treatments out there, but they all have small to moderate effects. This means it can be tough for patients and healthcare providers to pick the best one. A recent study wanted to find out what
For decades, health systems worldwide have been lagging behind in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of people with diabetes has quadrupled over the past 34 years, reaching 422 million in 2014, with most cases being T2DM. This rise o
