Eleven university students took on 13 hip-focused exercises, the kind you'd do if you had knee issues. Researchers tracked muscle activity using a special tool called surface electromyography (sEMG). They looked at key muscles like tensor fasciae latae (TFL), gluteus medius (GMed), gluteus maximus (
Did you know that playing team sports might actually boost your child's brainpower? It's true! Scientists have found that kids who play team sports often develop better problem-solving skills and improve their memory. Why is that? Well, when your child is on a team, they have to think fast, make qui
Imagine a world where how clear you are about yourself affects how nice you are to others. That's what researchers found out. They looked into how well people understand themselves, what they call "self-concept clarity" (SCC). When this is low, people start to feel like there's not enough to go arou
You probably know that continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a big deal for kids in the ICU with kidney troubles. But guess what? Figuring out how they'll do after starting CRRT is like trying to predict the weather in a place you've never been before. That's because there are so many diffe
Isavuconazole, a newer type of antifungal drug, has been making waves in the medical world. Recently, researchers dug into real-world reports to check how safe it really is. They looked at databases from various places where people had reported any side effects. The goal? To give doctors a clearer p
In Norway, doctors are seeing more changes with remote consultations in general practice. This shift to digital is happening quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on how it affects healthcare organizations and the overall system. Doctors have a lot to say about this, and it's crucial to listen.
Klebsiella pneumoniae, a sneaky germ found worldwide, is getting tougher to treat. Scientists tested how well antibiotics work on some clinical samples and a reference strain, ATCC13883. They looked at what genes were active and found some interesting things. A particular sample, DY16KPN, seems to f
It's been a year since BMC Global Health hit the scene, and what a year it's been! Let's take a step back and see what's been happening. The journey started with a bang. BMC Global Health set out to tackle some of the world's toughest health challenges. They didn't just want to talk about it; they
Being a doctor can be tough. Long hours, tough decisions, and the constant pressure can lead to burnout. But what if there's a way to find meaning in all this? Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl thought that finding meaning in our experiences, especially when things are hard, can help us cope. Enter the Con
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a common condition that makes breathing tough and reduces quality of life. Non-medicine treatments like quitting smoking and living healthily are key. Doctors often use inhalers with bronchodilators, sometimes with steroids, to help people breathe e
