A recent investigation uncovered two different changes in the KNG1 gene that explain why a young boy from China has an uncommon blood clotting problem. The KNG1 gene makes a protein called high‑molecular‑weight kininogen (HMWK), which helps the body control bleeding. When this protein is missing or
A nurse practitioner in a small Kentucky clinic meets an eleven‑day‑old baby named Asher. While checking his basic health, she asks the parents if they have considered a shot that could keep him safe from a common lung infection. They say no, and the doctor respects their decision. The parents had
The research looks at kids who had back surgery because a disc in the lower spine slipped. It asks which factors make this problem worse and how well kids recover after surgery. One focus is the COVID‑19 lockdown. The study compares children treated before and during the pandemic to see if delays
A new study followed 770 people who had hip replacements. The researchers wanted to see if a visit to the clinic three months after surgery would help patients feel better a year later. They split the group into those who had that visit and those who did not. The patients were also divided based on
People who have diabetic foot wounds often suffer from poor nutrition, which slows healing and raises the chance of losing a limb. Doctors need to know how much muscle mass a patient has, but the usual full‑body test can’t be used when a foot is missing or badly damaged. A new study looked at whethe
In the United States, about one in ten to two in twenty children and teens have high triglyceride levels. The rise of obesity, sugar overload, and fatty liver disease is making this problem more common. If left unchecked, these high fats can trigger sudden pancreatitis, a dangerous stomach inflammat
Surgeons are skilled at their jobs, but teaching others is a different ball game. A recent study wants to see if coaching can help surgeons improve their teaching skills. The focus is on a special coaching model designed for faculty members. The idea is simple: if surgeons get coaching, they might
In three children’s hospitals, doctors and nurses asked 33 staff members and 20 parents how they decide whether a parent can stay during a life‑saving procedure. The answers were split into two big ideas. First, parents can be both a help and a hindrance. Some team members feel that watching a chil
Season matters when it comes to losing weight. This idea is not new, but how much does it really affect kids who are trying to shed extra pounds? A recent study looked at how the time of year might impact weight loss results for children and teens dealing with obesity. It turns out that the season
Schools are always looking for ways to make learning more effective. One idea that has been gaining traction is physically active learning. This means getting students to move around while they learn. But there are some problems with this approach. For one, it's often seen as just a way to keep kids
