Clinicians at Legacy Health have a new deal to consider. This comes after a strike that started on December 2nd. The group, which includes nurse practitioners, physician associates, and clinical nurse specialists, is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association. They unionized late last year and wor
Memory troubles can be tough, and scientists are always looking for ways to help. One tool they’re testing is called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS for short. But here’s the cool part: they’re not stopping there. They’re mixing rTMS with other treatments like electric brain za
Memory troubles? You're not alone. Scientists have found some promising ways to tackle memory loss in older brains. Researchers at Virginia Tech used gene-editing tools to study aging brains in rats. Their goal? To understand and reverse memory decline, a big issue in conditions like Alzheimer’s dis
Memory is a tricky thing. It's not just about storing information but also about making it stronger. One way this happens is through a process called memory reconsolidation. This is where memories get a boost, especially when we sleep. But what if we try to strengthen memories while we're awake? Doe
Memory devices are crucial in today's tech world. They store and manage data in computers and other gadgets. One way to improve these devices is by tweaking the energy bands of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). This isn't easy, but it can greatly enhance how well these devices work. Researchers have
Clinical trials are crucial for developing new treatments. However, some groups are often left out. This is a big problem because it means the treatments might not work as well for these groups. One such group is young adults. They are an important group to include because they will be the ones usin
Clinicians and patients often rely on X-rays for diagnosing knee osteoarthritis (OA) despite guidelines against routine X-ray use. A study explored the impact on patient beliefs about managing OA when given a diagnostic X-ray and explanation compared to a clinical diagnosis without X-rays. The stu
Clinical trials are a big deal when it comes to checking if new vaccines or medicines are safe and work as they should. These trials are tricky and take a lot of time. They need the help of government officials, trial sites, researchers, and the whole health system. In recent years, many of these tr
