Muscle health checks for people with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are usually done with a method called Manual Muscle Testing (MMT8). But, this method has some big problems. It's not always accurate and can be hard to do. So, researchers had some big ideas. They wanted to see if using se
Imagine being a teenager and seeing your body in a completely different way than others do. This isn't just about vanity; it's a serious issue for many young girls with anorexia nervosa. This condition often starts during puberty, a time when bodies change rapidly. So, it's crucial to understand how
Learning to handle feedback is a big part of getting better in breast imaging. It might feel tough at first, but it's super important. Trainees can use different ways to get feedback. They can look at how they do in self-assessments, check real-world patient results, get feedback from procedures, ta
The Los Angeles Rams are making it easier for other teams to find out what it would take to get Matthew Stafford. The Rams have given Stafford and his agent the green light to chat with other NFL teams about his value. This move is all about figuring out how much Stafford is worth in the market.
First, let's talk about weightlifting. It's often praised for boosting brain health. But does it really help older adults keep their brains sharp? Researchers decided to find out. They looked at two groups of older adults. Both groups did weightlifting for a year. One group lifted heavier weights, t
Heart problems are a major cause of death worldwide. One big issue is unstable angina, which is a type of chest pain. Doctors often use a procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to help. However, PCI's effectiveness for unstable angina is still up for debate. There are risks and co
The director of a controversial film about Donald Trump, Ali Abbasi, is in hot water. He's been accused of inappropriate behavior at a Golden Globes after-party. The incident involved an unnamed A-list actor, and sources say Abbasi was intoxicated and made unwanted advances. This led to a split from
Imagine being forced to receive mental health treatment in your own home. That's exactly what's been happening in the Netherlands since 2020. The Dutch government has given mental health workers the power to provide compulsory treatment at home (CTH). This is different from the usual compulsory comm
Wearable assistive and rehabilitation technologies, or WEARTechs, are designed to help people with disabilities. But there's a big problem. These technologies often miss the mark when it comes to diversity. This means they don't work well for everyone. It's like trying to fit a square peg into a rou
Vancomycin is a popular antibiotic, but it has a dark side. It can harm kidneys, and the risk goes up with higher doses. Even when doses are within the safe zone, some folks might still face kidney trouble. This is especially true for those with certain risk factors. Researchers took on thi
