Welcome to the Stockholm Early Detection of Cancer Study, commonly known as STEADY-CAN. This unique project focuses on understanding how to spot cancer early in a large group of people from Stockholm County, Sweden. By gathering real-life medical data from both hospital and clinic visits, researcher
Imagine you're missing a tooth and the bone around that area needs help to grow back. Would you rather have a membrane made of gelatin and polylactic acid (GT/PLA) or one called Guidor®? This experiment involved 32 people who needed bone regrowth after losing a tooth. They were split into two groups
Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a complex inflammatory disease that can affect joints and skin, and it often comes with other health issues. Managing PsA is crucial to control the disease, prevent damage, and improve quality of life. Over time, many drugs have been developed to help. While some, lik
Medicines used to treat and prevent heart thrombosis have truly changed the game. They've made a big difference in how patients with heart artery disease do, but they've also made it trickier for doctors to decide on the best treatment. With improved ways to fix heart arteries and better stents, the
Ever wondered which side of the knee fares better when it comes to treating worn-out cartilage? Scientists are asking the same question, pitting lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) against medial UKA. These operations replace damaged cartilage on one side of the knee, but they target di
You might think that constant wrist pain and swelling from synovitis would make anyone anxious. But does it really? Let's dive into a study that looked into this using clinical data and a fancy technique called Mendelian randomization. First off, wrist synovitis can be a real pain. It affects how y
Let's talk about two types of cancers that affect women: primary fallopian tubal carcinoma (PFTC) and high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). A study from a single healthcare center looked into how these cancers are different from each other and what factors might affect a person's chances of reco
Imagine you're a nurse in a Swedish cancer clinic, focusing on spiritual care for your patients. Now fast forward two decades. How have your understandings changed? This mixed method study dives into precisely that. Back in 2003, nurses had a straightforward view. They tied spiritual care to religi
The rise of ChatGPT in health services and education has sparked interest in its dependability, especially for senior care. Geriatrics, which focuses on treating older adults, needs tools that are accurate and reliable. With ChatGPT gaining traction, it's crucial to see if it measures up. Some hea
Brain monitoring devices have been revolutionizing the medical field, particularly with the advent of wireless gadgets. One such innovation is the Zeto WR19 wireless dry electrode EEG system. When compared to the conventional EEGs used in clinics, how does it stack up? Researchers put the Zeto syste
