Meet little Emma, a 10-year-old girl who had been experiencing some weird symptoms. She kept having strokes, which sounded really scary for someone so young. Doctors were puzzled because strokes usually happen to much older people. Emma also had a high fever that wouldn't go away, and her skin was c
Researchers wanted to understand how the brain's network changes affect seizure relapse when people stop taking their seizure medication. They looked at 24 people who stayed seizure-free (SF-group), 22 who had seizures again (SR-group), and 46 healthy individuals (Control group). They used brain sca
Ever wondered how professional dancers manage to balance and land on one leg with such grace? A recent study explored this, focusing on whether dancers treat their dominant and non-dominant legs differently during dynamic balance tasks. Thirteen female dancers, all without recent ankle injuries, too
Obesity-linked liver disease, now called Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), is a growing concern. This disease, previously known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is closely linked to obesity. Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT) is emerging as a key player in managing MASLD. This
Ever pondered how your diet might influence your genes? Well, recent findings dived into that exact question! Scientists checked out how amino acids—particularly branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and aromatic amino acids (AAAs)—might boss around the leptin and FTO genes in people's fat tissue. This
In England, if you're eligible for a wheelchair through the NHS, you can apply for a personal wheelchair budget. This means you get to choose the equipment that best suits your needs. To help with this, there are two tools: the WATCh for kids and the WATCh-Ad for adults. These tools, known as patien
Today, people are turning to non-surgical alternatives to give their faces a youthful boost. One technique gaining popularity is using threads and fillers together. A recent study tested this combo on 52 adults. With an average age of 48, these folks got three pairs of threads in their mid and lower
When your cholesterol levels are too high, full-fat dairy might not be your best friend. That's because it's loaded with saturated fat, which can make it tough for your liver to clean up the bad cholesterol. Beth Auguste, a dietitian in Philadelphia, explains that saturated fat can hinder your liver
In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) set global targets to reduce maternal deaths by 2030. This plan, part of the Sustainable Development Goals, involves looking beyond just medical care. Instead, it focuses on big social, economic, and political issues that affect maternal health and surviv
Becoming an orthopedic resident means diving into the deep end of clinical and surgical skills. Especially during the first year, or PGY-1, residents face a steep learning curve. Unfortunately, limited resources and other obstacles often lead to inadequate training compared to what experts recommend
