Ever heard of the Mayo brothers? Dr. William James and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo might not be household names, but their work has definitely touched many lives. These two doctors started from humble beginnings and went on to create something incredible: the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic isn’t just ano
Early detection of people at high risk for type 2 diabetes is super important. This study looked into a new way to do this using specific biomarkers for different groups. They wanted to see how well this new method could predict who might get diabetes. Scientists know that diabetes is not one-size-
NASA hasn't yet revealed why one of the SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts was hospitalized after returning from the International Space Station (ISS) last month. The astronauts, including NASA's Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Russia's Alexander Grebenkin, splashed down off Florida's co
The US healthcare system has long been stuck in a fee-for-service model, which makes it tough for doctors to provide top-notch care and has led to a significant shortage of primary care workers. A shift to value-based primary care, where doctors are paid based on patient outcomes rather than the num
In Ibadan, Nigeria, many pregnant women turn to unprescribed and herbal medicines. This is a big concern because these medicines can harm their unborn babies. Scientists studied 571 women and found that 31. 9% used unprescribed medicines and 21. 7% used herbal medicines. They wanted to know why wome
Lifestyle habits, like smoking or lack of exercise, can lead to health problems. Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a way to prevent and treat these issues by changing habits. Doctors who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) focus on helping people live better lives after injury or illn
Imagine this: in the 1700s, when medical care for humans was still quite basic, there were people in Britain dedicated to treating dogs! These were the dog doctors, and they didn't have any official healthcare training. The most famous of them was John Norborn, who wasn't ashamed to call himself a '
Have you ever wondered why it's so tough for new doctors to master ultrasound skills? Traditional training methods aren't always exciting, and it's a real challenge to get newbies up to speed. So, let's talk about a novel teaching method known as the step-by-step (SBS) approach. This method breaks d
In the bustling city of Ibadan, Nigeria, the use of unprescribed and herbal medicines among pregnant women is a big concern. These medicines might not be safe, and they could even harm the unborn baby. But how common is this problem? A recent study found that almost one in three pregnant women in Ib
Imagine having major surgery. You might expect the best care to manage your pain afterward. But new research shows Black patients are less likely to get the top-notch treatment they deserve. Instead of using a combination of pain medicines that experts say work better and reduce the risk of addictio
