Cri du Chat Syndrome (CdCS) is a rare condition caused by a missing piece on chromosome 5. This often leads to troubles with swallowing, talking, moving, and thinking clearly. Kids with CdCS have odd larynxes and struggle with mouth movements. This study explored how speech therapy could help fix th
Imagine you've had surgery to help with weight loss. It's a big change, and now you're wondering if it's safe to fast for religious reasons. A group of doctors in Israel wanted to find out what other doctors thought about this. They sent a survey to members of the Israeli Society for Metabolic and B
The Internet is a big part of kids' lives today. But how good are they at using it to learn about health? A recent study in China checked this out. It found that some kids struggle to tell good health info from bad online. They also don't use the Internet much to solve their own health problems. The
In the heart of Virginia, Democrats snagged two big wins in special elections. These wins happened in the northern county of Loudoun. Both spots were empty after politicians moved to higher roles. Democrat Kannan Srinivasan, who's been in the state House, won a Senate seat. He beat Republican Tumay
A strange fog has been sweeping across the United States, and people are worried. The fog has a peculiar smell that some believe is chemical. In Florida, a person reported getting sick with flu-like symptoms after spending time in the fog. This isn’t the first time something like this has happened.
Back in the 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was stressed out by a massive government that was hard to manage. He felt there were too many agencies doing similar things, and he couldn't control them all. This was a big deal because the Supreme Court had said these independent agencies could do
In recent years, doctors have started using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) more often in complex thoracic surgeries. This tool helps patients who might not be suitable for surgery otherwise. ECMO is like a backup system that provides oxygen and supports blood flow. It's especially useful
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the risks healthcare workers face from airborne diseases. These risks are especially high during thoracic anesthesia, where procedures like tracheal intubation and flexible bronchoscopy can generate aerosols. These tiny droplets can spread respiratory infec
Stereo-EEG—it's not just about diagnosing, it's a whole process. It combines lots of different data, like how the brain looks, behaves, and even the genes it's made up of. Doctors use this method to guess where the brain's seizures are coming from and then implant electrodes to monitor and stimulate
The show Power was known for its big characters and even bigger deaths. One death, in particular, Joe Proctor's, left a lasting impact. It wasn't just a shock, but also a testament to the show's gritty realism. Proctor was a good guy, sort of, with a heart for the underdog. But in the world of Power
