Frailty plays a key role in how patients recover after operations. It’s the responsibility of those in charge of care to check on the elderly who are going in for surgery. The Clinical Risk Analysis Index (RAI-C) is a tool that doctors use to see if someone is frail before surgery. This is important
Imagine pushing your body to the limit, testing the boundaries of what you can handle. This is exactly what happened to a person who found themselves in a hospital ward. But how did this happen, and what did they learn? The journey began with an event that was supposed to be a test of enduran
TBI can result from vehicle collisions, sports accidents or combat and this injury can cause death. TBI can also affect the bank accounts of those affected and the government. It can be broken down into two major phases: 1. The primary phase: things that occur immediately after the injury or conc
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world, and the Arab region is no exception. Social media has become a lifeline for sharing news and voicing public thoughts during this tough time. Twitter, in particular, has been a hotspot for Arabic speakers to talk about COVID-19. By diving into Arabic tweets
People with long-term health conditions need strong self-care. It’s a big help when medical students encourage them and teach them what to do but we have seen others who do not help yet. Health professionals learn how to do this in medical school. This study tested people training to be nurses and p
With the growing need for alternatives to traditional pain medication, a new player has entered the field: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. This non-invasive treatment uses electromagnetic fields to tweak nitric oxide signaling in the body, promoting healing and potentially reducing pain
Imagine this, it's been 40 years since a special medical journal first appeared. This journal isn't your average read, it's all about craniofacial surgery. The journal started in 1983, and it has been a big deal ever since. This milestone is a great chance to look back at all the changes in the worl
Classical homocystinuria (CHU), a rare disorder given a fancy name, comes with a heavy price tag regarding healthcare. The price tag and availability of healthcare for varied patients with the rare condition. is much higher than most often for those with a form of this weird disease that behav
Getting the lowdown on bone tumors is super important. To understand these tumors you need to also understand their origin. They come from the musculoskeletal system. It is of utmost importance that doctors who specialize in bones CAN recognize these illnesses early. Delays in spotting these issue
The shift from pediatric to adult health services is a big deal. Experts have been saying for a while that we need to get ready better. They also talk about the need for better coordination. Without considering what patients really want and need, it's hard to get them to follow recommendations. I
