Papillary thyroid cancer, or PTC, is a common type of thyroid cancer. Most people with PTC live for at least 10 years after treatment. But sometimes, the cancer can come back. This is called recurrence. It happens in about 4. 3% to 35% of cases. When PTC comes back, it often spreads to nearby lymph
In Nigeria, the link between money and health is strong. From 2006 to 2018, researchers found that making more money can help fight diseases. This is big news for a country where many people get sick often. The study looked at how money affects health. It found that when people have more money, the
China is getting older. Fast. This means lots of people need to figure out how to help elderly folks live well and stay in their homes. Two places are trying to do just that: Taikang Home · Chu Garden and Xianghe · Da'ai City. First, let's talk about "aging in place. " This means elderly people can
Doctors are working on a new way to figure out who might have serious problems with epilepsy in the next year. They want to predict if someone will need to go to the emergency room, be admitted to the hospital, or even if there's a risk of death because of their condition. This is important because
Measles is back, and it's causing trouble in both Canada and the U. S. Canada recently lost its measles elimination status. This means the country has been struggling to control the spread of the virus for over a year. The outbreak started in New Brunswick and has since spread widely. Sadly, two bab
In Portugal, family doctors are starting to use health apps more often. These apps can help patients take better care of themselves. But how exactly are these doctors using them? That's what a recent study tried to find out. First, it's important to understand that health apps are becoming really p
In the world of heart health, a new player has emerged. This player is called zalunfiban. It's a special kind of medicine. It's designed to help people who are having a certain type of heart attack. This type is known as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI for short. Zalunfiban is
In China, many older adults on regular dialysis treatments face a big problem: they often feel extremely tired. This tiredness is not just a minor issue; it greatly affects their daily lives and overall well-being. But what exactly causes this fatigue? And why is this problem not well understood in
Kids' sleep issues are often tied to daily routines at home. To tackle this, a smartphone app called "Nenne Navi" was created to help families improve sleep habits. It started as a test in one area of Japan and showed good results. Now, it's being checked in four different regions to see if it works
Researchers have been digging into the connection between mental health and prostate cancer. The focus? Ten different mental health conditions and their possible link to this type of cancer. The goal was to figure out if there's a cause-and-effect relationship. First off, they looked at both direct
