Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a noticeable hesitancy among marginalized populations, especially within the Hispanic community in Pima County, Arizona, when it comes to taking the vaccine. A recent study took a close look at how political views impact the decision-making process of H
Scientists are curious about how room temperature affects exercise benefits in mice. They put male mice in two different conditions: room temperature (21°C) and a warmer, comfy temperature (29°C). These mice either exercised for six weeks or did a quick workout. Guess what? Mice in the warmer enviro
Imagine trying to walk with a prosthetic leg that doesn't fit quite right. It's not just uncomfortable; it can cause real problems, like skin irritation and poor mobility. The main issue? The size of the residual limb (the part of the leg left after amputation) can change over time, leading to a mis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a tough nut to crack, and finding new treatments is a top priority. Scientists have been experimenting with a special type of mouse that mimics human IBS symptoms. This mouse model is called the Chronic Vicarious Social Defeat Stress (cVSDS) model. Coincidentally, t
You might not think much about your toes, but when they're not aligned properly, it can cause pain and discomfort. Hallux valgus is a condition where the big toe points outward and the toe joint sticks out. This study explored how two types of orthoses, or foot supports, can help with this condition
Imagine you lost a leg, and now need a prosthetic socket to walk again. The fit has to be just right – not too tight, not too loose. But how do we know what’s "just right"? A recent study in Australia set out to find out. Researchers chatted with people who’ve lost a lower limb, asking about their e
эти days, mental health care is getting a technological boost. This means plenty of digital interventions are popping up. But how do we turn mental health strategies into real digital tools? Enter the Digital Intervention Development Guide, or DID-Guide for short. This handy guide shows you how to
Ever wondered why some people still have knee troubles after surgery? Let's dive into a study that looked at two different ways to fix the kneecap's track. You see, some people have a bone called the trochlea that's not shaped right, which can cause pain and instability. One way to fix this is by ch
Orthopaedics has seen a massive shift from generalists to specialists. Originally, orthopaedic surgeons tackled a wide range of bone and muscle problems. But things have changed. Knowledge has grown more complex, and so has the way surgeons are trained. Now, in places like North America, nearly all
You might think of your knee as a simple hinge, but it's actually a complex machine. When things go wrong, like when the patella (kneecap) doesn't sit right, it's called patellofemoral instability. This can happen because of an issue called high-grade trochlear dysplasia. A surgery called trochleopl
