Healthcare in Thailand might get a big upgrade with a new idea called pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing. This test looks at a person's genes to figure out the best medicine for them. It's like a roadmap for doctors to pick the right treatment. Right now, doctors in Thailand often give a medicine called
Surgery is a high-stakes game. Every year, countless individuals undergo operations, placing their lives in the hands of medical professionals. But what if there's a straightforward way to enhance safety during these procedures? This is where the surgical safety checklist comes into play. It's akin
A lot of people think about how being a boy or girl affects health. But what about how someone sees themselves compared to what they were born as? A recent study dug into this. It looked at teens in Catalonia, Spain. The focus was on how health, behaviors, and relationships differ based on gender id
Christmas can be tough for families with babies in the NICU. The usual festive celebrations often take a backseat when a child is in critical care. This year, however, things were a bit different for families at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Santa and Mrs. Claus
Breast cancer treatment has seen a big change with a new way to deliver drugs. This method uses tiny particles to carry the medicine directly to the tumor. This is a big deal because it makes the treatment work better and causes fewer side effects. The old way of delivering drugs often caused probl
After having a baby, many women face a common but often overlooked issue: leakage when they laugh, sneeze, or exercise. This is called postpartum urinary incontinence (PPUI), and it's not something women have to just live with. The go-to treatment is pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT). However, no
Mom's food choices during pregnancy and breastfeeding can influence her baby's liver health. This is because what she eats affects the tiny organisms in her gut. These organisms, known as microbes, play a crucial role in breaking down food and sending signals to the body. One key signal comes from
People often wonder if being born during Ramadan affects health later in life. Some studies suggest it might, but there's not much solid evidence. A recent study in Malaysia looked into this. They checked if adults who were in their mother's womb during Ramadan had higher blood pressure or blood sug
Osteosarcoma is a big word for a serious bone cancer that often affects kids and teens. It's the most common type of bone cancer in this age group. One of the tricky things about it is that it often starts with symptoms that seem harmless. Think things like growing pains or sports injuries. This can
Breast cancer is a serious health issue. Finding it early can make a big difference in treatment and survival rates. Mammograms are often used to detect potential problems, but they aren't always clear-cut. Doctors use a system called BI-RADS to categorize findings, but category 4 is a gray area. It
