In China, elderly healthcare is a big deal. But it's got some serious issues. Quality of care is often shoddy, and there are hidden dangers that aren't easy to spot. Plus, the government isn't always on top of things. Why? Information asymmetry and lack of oversight are the big culprits. Providers,
The goals of VATS surgery is to treat serious lung infections and remove infected lung tissue. Doctors take tissue and fluid samples to grow bacteria cultures. This is no surprise, everyone knows you need to know what bacteria you're dealing with to be able to treat it properly. Sometime
The Japanese study focused on how depression affected the cardiovascular health of older people. It is a well-known fact that depression can lead to heart disease in people who are middle-aged. But the question arose whether depression could also affect the heart health of those aged 75 years and ab
The world is getting a lot more complex, with issues like bioterrorism, climate change, and urbanization on the rise. All of these factors have led to the emergence of new diseases, especially in pets and farm animals. Pathogens are sneaking into new populations, causing issues with reproduction, pr
Let's talk about our hands. Really any of us can find out health problems by evaluating the finger tapping movements. This is kind of interesting. A new study has shown that looking at how maybe you tap your fingers can reveal problems before any major symptoms come to doctors attention. Today aroun
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a nasty infection that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's caused by the same bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) in the lungs. One big problem with TBM is that it's hard to detect. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the fluid that surrounds the brain and
Ever heard of a robot helping doctors save lives? Let's dive into a story about a robot that can help doctors remove blood clots from the brain. A group of patients who had bleeding in the basal ganglia area of the brain were treated with three different methods. The first method was robot-
Hurricanes cause a lot of damage. Researchers have started to look past the obvious destruction and focus on why some people suffer more. The problem is that many studies only look at the direct effects without digging into why certain people are more at risk. Between 2000 and 2022, there have bee
Nickel's sneaky presence in everyday items from coins to batteries is often overlooked. This element is no harmless bystander. It can cause real issues, from skin irritation to serious health problems like cancer. New research adds a chilling detail to Nickels troubling profile. It suggests Nickel
Did you know, cervical cancer is a major health concern among women, since it can be largely prevented and cured when caught early? This is all fine except the availability of a comprehensive screening program and quality treatment. This remains true particularly in Kenya, where cervical cancer sta
