Ever wondered why some people experience heart issues after recovering from COVID-19? Scientists are on the case, trying to uncover how the virus might harm heart tissue. One important factor is something called vascular fibrosis, which is like scarring in the blood vessels. This scarring can disrup
There's an unusual disorder known as Relapsing Polychondritis (RP), where a person's immune system goes awry and attacks their own cartilage. A woman suffered from this, her persistent cough turning out to be part of this disorder. Doctors initially used steroids to help manage her condition, but th
Malaria is a big problem in Kenya. Money from different places, like international programs, is meant to help. But sometimes this money doesn't work well with what's already happening in the country. This can make it hard to give good healthcare and can hurt people's health. One big issue is that t
Taking glaucoma medicine as prescribed is vital. But sometimes, these eye drops can cause side effects, like redness in the eyes. This is called ocular hyperemia, and it's quite common. The good news is that not all redness needs medical help. Some is just how the medicine works, but others could be
Diverticular disease is a growing concern worldwide, especially in Western countries and increasingly in Asia. You might know it as diverticulosis or diverticulitis. The problem? It's getting more common, and when it flares up into diverticulitis, it can lead to serious health issues and big medical
Warfarin, an old but still widely used blood thinner, is usually managed by family doctors through lab tests in Canada. But in Nova Scotia, community pharmacists are taking a different approach called CPAMS. They're doing point-of-care INR tests and managing warfarin therapy. This isn't just about t
Researchers have been quick to blame social media for negative impacts on teens' mental health, but is it the whole story? A recent study decided to find out by tracking 154 teenagers aged 12 to 15 every four hours for two weeks. They wanted to see if using social media causes more negative emotions
Experiencing a heart arrest can be really scary. Even if you survive, your brain might get injured, which is one of the main reasons people die or face difficulties later. Doctors have found that taking care of patients in intensive care using special techniques, like cooling the body to a certain t
Imagine finding out your baby is growing in a very unusual place. That's exactly what happened to a 31-year-old woman after she went through fertility treatment. She had a kind of pregnancy called a cornual pregnancy, where the embryo grows in the upper part of the uterus instead of the usual lower
Imagine you're about to have a nose job and doctors find something they weren't looking for. This happened to one patient who had a small growth in their frontal sinus, which is above your eyes. This growth, known as an osteoma, is the most common type of bone tumor. It's important to catch these ea
