Healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers aren’t just interested in getting to know a person’s symptoms. They want to know how well treatments are working in the long term. This study delves into the opinions of patients with a type of condition called a functional neurological disorder (FN
In a small county in West Texas, health officials have confirmed fifteen cases of measles, with most of them affecting school-aged kids. This particular county has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state. This outbreak isn't the only one happening in the U. S. In 2024, there's be
Imagine your arteries winding through your legs. Now, picture them getting blocked, like a congested highway. This is what happens with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Alright, so here's a big fact: 171 home care patients were checked over a year, and 31. 6% of them had PAD. get this, t
Imagine trying to enjoy a meal while dealing with challenges like picking up food or accepting different tastes and smells. For a child with autism, mealtimes can be tough. In some cases, it's not just a matter of picky eating. It can be a big deal. Many kids on the spectrum struggle with feeding.
Picture this: you're in a hospital or clinic, and you're asked to fill out a survey about your health. Easy, right? Not so much for everyone. Turns out, many people from diverse backgrounds and Indigenous communities find these surveys, called Patient Reported Outcomes (PROMs), a bit tricky to com
New York state has made a bold move to protect its residents from bird flu. The state temporarily halted live bird markets in several counties after detecting seven cases of bird flu in poultry. This decision came after routine inspections revealed the virus in markets across Queens, Brookl
Santonrini, the popular Greek island, is experiencing the worst tremors. People are worried. Seismologists think that the biggest quake has yet to come. Nearby islands are also feeling the shakes. Santorini is no stranger to earthquakes because of its location near the Eurasian and African tectonic
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphocytes, a kind of white blood cell. Aggressive B-cell lymphomas are particularly challenging to treat. The usual way to see if treatment has worked is by using special scans like FDG-PET/CT. These scans show if there are any signs of cancer left. Bu
Down south of Los Angeles, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is facing a serious challenge. The ground is moving at an alarming rate, putting homes and lives at risk. This isn't a new issue. The peninsula has a history of landslides. The threat has become more severe in recent years. In 2024, heavy ra
In a surprising turn, Jed Wallace suddenly filed a $7 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively. Wallace, a self-proclaimed "human crisis" expert, claims he was unfairly dragged into a chaotic legal battle involving Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and a bunch of other people. Wallace believ
