Orthodontic treatment often involves a team effort. Orthodontic therapists (OTs) and supervising clinicians (SCs) work together to straighten teeth and improve smiles. But how does this teamwork actually play out? And what do these professionals think about it? First, let's talk about the roles. OT
The brain has a built-in defense system that might help fight stroke damage. This system is called JNK3 signaling. Scientists have been studying it to see if it can protect the brain during a stroke. They looked at 56 studies, mostly on rats, to understand how JNK3 works. JNK3 is like a switch that
Robots are now helping doctors do surgery on the throat. This is a big deal because it means less pain and faster recovery for patients. The da Vinci 5 robot is the latest tool in this field. It has been used in seven cases so far. Most of these were for throat cancer caused by a virus called HPV. T
Long COVID is a real challenge for many people. It's when symptoms drag on long after the initial infection has cleared. Doctors and scientists are still figuring out the best ways to help those affected. One interesting approach is using resistance exercises, like lifting weights. Researchers deci
Doctors are working on a new way to figure out who might have serious problems with epilepsy in the next year. They want to predict if someone will need to go to the emergency room, be admitted to the hospital, or even if there's a risk of death because of their condition. This is important because
Cerebral palsy, a condition affecting movement and posture, often leads to changes in muscles over time. These changes happen at a tiny level, where muscle fibers and their tiny structures don't work as they should. Scientists have been studying these changes, but it's not easy. Different studies us
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a big problem. They cause serious health issues, cost a lot of money, and affect society as a whole. To tackle this, experts need to figure out what research is most important. A recent study tried to do just that. The study aimed to create a list of priorities for
In Israel, a unique training program for clinical psychologists is tackling a big question: how do therapists balance their personal beliefs with their professional work? This program brings together people from different religious and cultural backgrounds, including Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Arab Muslim
Doctors are under a lot of pressure. They have to see many patients, and they also have to write a lot of notes. This extra work can lead to burnout, which is a big problem in the medical field. A recent study shows that using AI to take notes might help. The study looked at how AI note-taking affe
Lung diseases can run in families, but what about fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP)? This condition is a type of lung disease that can cause scarring. Scientists wanted to see if having a family member with HP makes a difference in how the disease behaves and how it affects the body. They
