Women going through menopause have a tough time. Their bodies change, and they often gain weight. But here's some good news: a new study shows that women on menopause hormone therapy might lose more weight with a drug called Zepbound. The study looked at 120 women. Some were on hormone therapy, and
When someone is very sick, doctors often use a special feeding tube to give them the nutrients they need. This is called enteral nutrition, or EN for short. It's the top choice for feeding critically ill patients. But what happens when these patients have a minor stomach bleed? Should doctors keep f
Let's talk about warming up muscles. There are a few ways to do this. Three methods were put to the test: a water-filled suit, a type of heat therapy called short-wave diathermy, and a good old hot bath. Ten people tried each method for an hour. All three raised muscle temps. But the water suit was
A recent review of 43 studies has found no strong evidence linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism or other developmental issues. This conclusion was reached by a team led by Dr. Asma Khalil, a professor of obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine at St. George’s Hospital, University of L
Over the past decade, the number of pregnant women using opioids has seen a significant rise. This trend is worrying because it puts both the mother and the baby at risk. A recent study looked at over 5. 5 million pregnancies in California. It found that the rate of opioid use during pregnancy more
A recent study from the Cleveland Clinic has stirred up some unexpected findings about flu shots. It turns out that the 2024-2025 flu vaccine not only failed to protect people but might have actually increased their chances of catching the flu. This study, led by Dr. Nabin K. Shrestha and his team,
Kids are resilient. They bounce back from falls and scrapes all the time. One common issue is a pulled elbow, which happens when a child's elbow is yanked too hard. This can occur during play or even when a child is being helped up. Usually, doctors can fix this quickly. But what if the elbow doesn'
Hallux valgus, or a crooked big toe, is a common foot problem. It can make walking painful and affect daily life. Doctors often suggest surgery to fix it. Two common methods are Scarf osteotomy and Scarf with Akin osteotomy. A recent study compared these two methods in a group of 148 patients. Most
Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can happen after giving birth. It can lead to dangerous problems like seizures, stroke, and even death. But there isn't much information about how common this is in Ghana. This makes it hard to create plans to help women there. A recent study looked at how o
Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) is a surgery that needs careful planning. Doctors need to know exactly where the lymphatic vessels are. This study looked at two methods to find these vessels before surgery: high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) and indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent lymphography. HF
