Breast cancer affects many people. But when it comes to clinical trials, some groups are missing. Black and Hispanic patients are not as likely to join these trials. This is a problem. It makes it hard to give fair care to everyone. There are reasons for this gap. Understanding these reasons i
The Oswestry Disability Index is a tool used to measure how back pain affects daily life. It is used to track progress after surgery. A recent study looked at how well this index works for people who have had lumbar discectomy. This is a surgery to fix a slipped disc in the lower back. The study
Kidney stones are a painful and common health issue. They can affect anyone, but some people are more likely to get them. Recent research has looked into how the body's energy use might be linked to kidney stones. The body's basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy it burns at rest. Th
Kids with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL, need swift and accurate diagnosis. This is where a new tool comes in. It is a biosensor that can spot even the tiniest traces of an enzyme called TdT. This enzyme is a key player in ALL. The biosensor uses a clever trick called cascade amplificatio
The Dobbs decision has reshaped the landscape for healthcare professionals who offer abortion services. Many of these providers have had to make tough calls about where to practice. This shift is not just about changing addresses. It's about adapting to new laws and finding ways to keep providing es
Doctors have been trying to figure out if liquid dye can help with bowel blockages without surgery. A recent study looked into how surgeons are using this dye and how it could be tested more thoroughly in the future. Surgery is often the go-to solution for bowel blockages. However, some doctors are
Mesenchymal stromal cells, or MSCs, are special cells that can change into different types of cells. This makes them very interesting for treating osteoarthritis, a condition that causes joint pain and stiffness. Most treatments for osteoarthritis only help with symptoms, like pain, and do not slow
A new method of treating a type of eye cancer is being tested. This cancer is called choroidal malignant melanoma. It grows in the eye's choroid layer. The treatment uses carbon-ion radiotherapy with a rotating beam. This approach was started in March 2018 at a hospital in Japan. The goal was to see
Insulin is a lifeline for many people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). It plays a crucial role in managing the condition. As the body's ability to produce insulin declines, many people with T2D need to rely on insulin therapy to keep their blood sugar levels in check. However, sticking to an insulin r
In Australia, a big change is happening in the world of diagnostic imaging. More and more clinics are being taken over by large companies. These companies are driven by profit, not necessarily by patient care. This shift could have big effects on how easy it is to get these services, how good they a
