Ever wondered how chemo affects those battling bone and soft tissue sarcomas? Well, a recent study took a close look at this. Researchers wanted to see how tiredness, quality of life, and daily activities changed in these patients during the first six months of chemotherapy. They also aimed to find
Scientists and doctors have been buzzing about something interesting. They've found that some clinical trials, especially ones focusing on tummy and liver diseases, might not always stick to their planned main goals. These trials, called randomized controlled trials (RCTs), are designed to test new
Imagine you're in a country torn by conflict, and you're one of the many people who use a wheelchair. Life can feel pretty tough, right? But for some, wheelchair basketball is more than just a sport—it's a lifeline. Researchers decided to find out just how important this game is for athletes from lo
When an elderly person has a hip fracture, it's a serious event. One thing doctors look at is something called the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII). This index measures the balance between white blood cells and platelets, giving an idea of overall inflammation in the body. A recent study wan
Ever wondered which parts of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are most effective for treating insomnia? A recent study took a deep dive into this question using a network meta-analysis. Instead of comparing two treatments at a time, this method lets researchers look at multiple treatments side by
Ever wondered how well a typical school-aged child can move? Researchers set out to find the answers by studying mobility in healthy kids. Their goal? To create a sort of "mobility benchmark" that doctors and parents can use to compare how kids with health issues are doing. Instead of just focusing
Scientists have been exploring new ways to tackle pancreatic cancer. One interesting approach involves a modified version of aspirin that releases nitric oxide. This special aspirin was tested on mice with a specific genetic makeup that makes them prone to pancreatic cancer. The idea was to see if t
Lichenoid vulvar disease (LVD) is a complex condition with various risk factors that need to be thoroughly examined. So far, not enough research has been done to understand these risks and develop warning models for LVD. This study stands out as the first to dive deep into the risk factors related t
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a surprising rise in type 2 diabetes (T2D) among children under 11 years old. Researchers compared the incidence of new T2D cases from March 2020 to December 2021 with the cases diagnosed before the pandemic, from January 2017 to February 2020. They also examined the d
Ever wondered what happens when you need to calm a kid before surgery? Remimazolam, a super-fast-acting sedative, was tested against the classic propofol in a big trial. This study looked at how well these drugs work and how safe they are for kids having elective surgery. Remimazolam is a type of b
