In the southern part of Patagonia, a well-known trail leads up a mountain to a stunning lake. This trail was created over many years by climbers who wanted to reach the top of Argentina's Fitz Roy peaks. These climbers would go straight up the mountain from their camp near the Rio Blanco river. In t
Doctors who aren't mental health experts often mix up depression and delirium. This can lead to people being unfairly labeled as depressed when they're not. It can also mean that real cases of delirium get overlooked. A study looked at medical records from different places to see how often this happ
Ovarian cancer is a serious health issue. It affects many women, especially those who are older. A recent study took a close look at this problem. It focused on women aged 65 and above. The goal was to understand how this cancer behaves in older women. Also, it looked at how they are treated and wha
People are starting to see the value of perioperative care. It makes surgery outcomes better, cuts costs, and makes patients happier. But there's a catch. Many patients don't stick to these programs. Why? Well, they often don't get a say in how these programs are designed. Plus, things like getting
Drake Maye has been making waves in New England, both on and off the field. His wife, Ann Michael, has been stealing hearts with her baking videos on TikTok. She started gaining attention because of her husband, but now she's making a name for herself with her delicious recipes and festive videos.
People in hospitals often get medicine to fight infections. One such medicine is flucloxacillin. But how do doctors know if the right amount is getting into the blood? That's where therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) comes in. TDM checks the levels of medicine in the blood to make sure it's working we
Brain diseases like Alzheimer's and CTE have something in common: clumps of a protein called tau. These clumps are a big deal in these diseases. Scientists have been trying to figure out how to stop these clumps from forming. One thing they've noticed is that when a specific spot on the tau protein,
Stomach cancer is a big deal worldwide, ranking as the fifth most common cancer. It's not just one thing that causes it, but a mix of genes, lifestyle, and environment. Honduras stands out with some of the highest rates in the western hemisphere, and it's not the same everywhere in the country. Res
Women in academia, especially in STEM, have long faced an uphill battle. The numbers tell a clear story: fewer women are appointed, retained, and promoted compared to their male counterparts. This underrepresentation is not just a gender issue; it's a problem for the entire educational system and wo
Smartphones have become a big part of kids' lives. A recent study looked at how these devices affect children around the age of 12. The results show some concerning trends. Kids who had a smartphone at 12 were more likely to face health issues. These included depression, obesity, and not getting en
