The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to daily life. One unexpected side effect was a drop in indoor falls leading to hip and femur fractures among older adults in South Korea. This was likely due to social distancing rules. Social distancing meant people stayed home more. They went out less o
Researchers recently revisited a study on ivermectin's potential in treating mild COVID-19 symptoms. The focus was on a special nasal spray form of the drug. This form is designed to stick to the inside of the nose. The goal was to see if it could help with upper respiratory issues. The study looke
China has taken a surprising step by filing a defamation lawsuit against U. S. officials, including Senator Eric Schmitt and former Attorney General Andrew Bailey. This move comes after a Missouri court awarded a massive $24 billion judgment against China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic. The C
Kenya's journey with COVID-19 vaccines was bumpy. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health bodies pushed for widespread vaccination as a key strategy to fight the pandemic. However, in Kenya, the uptake of these vaccines was slow and uneven. Several factors contributed to this si
Ivermectin, a drug known for fighting parasites, has been a hot topic in the fight against Covid-19. Some people believe it can lower the risk of death from the virus. Two recent studies looked at the same group of clinical trials and used similar statistical methods. Surprisingly, they came to diff
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people talked a lot about drugs on Twitter. Some of these drugs were approved by the FDA, while others were not. A study looked at over 600, 000 tweets to see what people thought about these drugs. The study found that Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin were talked abou
Depression is common in people with neck problems caused by wear and tear. It can make recovery harder after surgery. This is especially true for a common neck operation called anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Before COVID-19, studies looked at how depression affects pain and hospital
Sweden has been a focal point in the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, researchers are digging into the long-term effects of the virus on heart health. A recent study took a close look at how COVID-19 impacts the heart over time, comparing different levels of infection severity. The study matched groups
COVID-19 didn't just change how we lived; it also changed how young athletes played sports. A recent study looked at face and head injuries in kids aged 12 to 17 across eight sports. The data spanned from 2014 to 2023, giving a clear picture of how the pandemic affected injury rates. The study foun
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on everyone, but it hit healthcare workers especially hard. Surgeons in training, known as residents, faced unique challenges that made their jobs even tougher. A recent study dug into their experiences and found some eye-opening stuff. First off, these residents h
