Between 2013 and 2022, the Department of Orthopaedic Trauma at a military hospital treated and discharged 22, 086 patients. The goal of this study was to figure out the common patterns of orthopedic injuries among these patients. This information can help improve how healthcare resources are used an
When it comes to rare diseases, patients worldwide are often left in the dark when it comes to accessing medications. This is where different countries' approaches come into play, each with their own unique way of tackling the issue. Some places have well-oiled systems that help patients quickly and
Ever heard of pacing-induced cardiomyopathy? It's a heart condition caused by irregular pacing, leading to poor heart function. Doctors found that upgrading to physiological pacing can quickly improve heart function and synchronize the heart's contractions. This change helps the heart's chambers wor
Ever wondered how ancient Chinese exercise could change modern cancer patients' lives? A study took a closer look at Guolin Qigong, a traditional exercise, to see how it affects the quality of life and stress levels of cancer patients over six months. Unlike a randomized trial, this study observed p
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) often comes with heart and kidney issues. This means doctors from different fields, like primary care, heart health (cardiologists), and kidney health (nephrologists), need to team up to care for patients. Keeping blood sugar in check is crucial, but even with good control, dia
Imagine you're in a neighborhood hospital, surrounded by conflict. Now, visualize being forced to evacuate, strip in the cold, and walk for hours with wounded people. This is what just happened at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. Israeli forces raided the hospital, arresting the director and d
Ever wondered why people sometimes ask for healthcare they don't really need? This kind of care is called "low-value care. " It wastes health resources and costs a lot of money. Studies on why people want this care are scattered and often ignored. Researchers decided to gather all this information i
Manta rays and their relatives, like the cownose ray, have fins that are uniquely adapted for life in the open ocean. These fins are split into two parts, each serving a different purpose: one for eating and the other for moving. This special adaptation started with the little skate, a distant relat
Imagine you're an elderly person in a psychiatric hospital. You're not just dealing with mental health issues, but also physical ones. A recent study in Guangzhou, China, looked into how many physical diseases these patients have and what factors influence that number. They checked out 332 patients
In modern medicine, intensive care units (ICUs) have made great strides in helping patients survive initial critical illnesses. However, a new challenge has emerged: patients who survive the initial crisis but need extended ICU stays and develop long-term critical symptoms. This condition is known a
