Advanced stomach cancer patients often struggle to eat enough food. This can lead to malnutrition. Doctors sometimes use a feeding tube to help. This method is not always used, even when guidelines suggest it. A recent study looked at how this feeding method affects these patients' nutrition, su
Axial Spondyloarthritis, or axSpA, is a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. People with this condition often face challenges with sleep, and the benefits of physical activity on their sleep quality are not well understood. To shed some light on this, researchers turned to wearable ac
Parents who experience the loss of a child during pregnancy or soon after birth face an incredibly difficult journey. Researchers wanted to understand why some parents choose not to participate in studies about this topic, and why others drop out over time. They looked at data from Denmark, focusing
Bali is a place where people from all over the world go to enjoy the sun, sand, and surf. But there's a serious health problem on the island. Dengue fever, caused by the dengue virus, is a big issue. It's not just a minor illness. It can be deadly. The dengue virus is tricky. There are four main ty
Imagine trying to find your way around a new city without a map. That's what healthcare planning can feel like when we don't have data. Data acts as a guide, revealing where illnesses are spreading and what health issues are common in different places. This information is crucial for planning health
Newborns can suffer from long-term thinking problems due to a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. This condition is known as neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage (HIBD). Scientists have found that the tiny organisms living in our gut, called gut microbiota, play a big role in how well our
Waterborne bacteria are a big deal for public health. They can cause infections, and some of them are resistant to antibiotics. This makes them even more dangerous. Scientists have created a model to understand how these bacteria spread in recreational water and how they can cause urinary tract infe
Imagine a bustling healthcare center. Everyone is working hard, but how can we make sure they work well together? Trust and resilience are the secret ingredients. Researchers wanted to find out how these factors affect team performance in healthcare. They gathered 927 workers from 100 te
In the heart of Dublin, Ireland, a new method is making waves in how doctors handle kids' eye problems. Doctors are using digital ocular imaging, a high-tech scan that captures detailed images of the eye's interior. This isn't just about snapping a picture; it's about spotting tiny details that the
In the heart of Congo, a mysterious illness has taken the lives of over 50 people in just five weeks. The alarming part? Most people died within 48 hours of showing symptoms. This isn't just any illness, though. It's a hemorrhagic fever, which means it causes internal bleeding, fever, and vomiting.
