Imagine you're a grandparent who just took a tumble and broke your thigh bone near the hip. Your doctor now has to decide whether to replace your entire hip or use a special nail to fix the break. A recent study compared two common methods: total hip replacement (THA) and a nail called proximal femo
Did you know that pollution can make allergies worse? It's true! Dirty air from cars and factories can worsen asthma and stuffy noses from allergies. Even inside our homes, things like mold and chemicals can trigger allergic reactions. On top of that, climate change is making seasonal allergies even
In Ghana, diabetes can lead to serious problems like lower limb amputations if not managed well. People often struggle with managing diabetes due to limited access to proper care, low awareness about the disease, and a strong belief in religious and traditional medicine. When amputations happen, lif
Meet an 80-year-old gentleman who had a mild COVID-19 case. He didn't have severe symptoms like breathing issues or low oxygen levels. However, he ended up in the emergency department with swollen and blue fingers on both hands. They hurt a lot too! Despite his stable condition and normal overall he
Usually, studies about breast cancer survivors (BCS) focus on either their diet or exercise habits separately. But our research wanted to know what they think about both, together. The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, including how these survivors take care of their health. We need to understan
Chronic stomach problems in dogs can really take a toll on their lives and, as you might guess, also put a lot of stress on their owners. It's a common issue that veterinarians deal with, but how well do they understand the difficulties owners face? We all know that long-term health issues in dogs
Imagine if doctors could customize educational videos for each patient or if medical students could train with realistic, personalized scenarios. That’s what artificial intelligence (AI)–driven video generators like Sora Turbo from OpenAI and Veo 2 from Google are promising. Announced in December 20
Suicide rates among U. S. veterans are high, but Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) veterans face an even bigger challenge. Experts say that culturally sensitive strategies work best, but there's a lack of knowledge among clinicians on how to help. To fill this gap, we talked to experts abou
Imagine waking up on a Tuesday morning in 2025, with 344 days left in the year. It's January 21st, and history is about to be made. On this day, the United States reported its first confirmed case of a mysterious virus that had been sweeping through China. A resident of Washington state, who had rec
In Michigan, there's a special group called the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) that keeps an eye on knee replacements. They recently found something interesting about the Biomet Vanguard XP bicruciate-retaining total knee implant. This implant is designed to
