In a heartbreaking turn of events, 24 schoolgirls were taken from their dormitory in Maga, Nigeria, while one brave student managed to escape. The incident happened early Monday morning when armed men stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School. These men climbed over the school fence, exchanged gunfire with police, and sadly, killed a staff member. ...
Tummy tucks have come a long way in the last decade. Surgeons have been fine-tuning their techniques to make the procedure safer and more effective. One key change is the focus on preserving something called the Scarpa fascia. This is a layer of tissue under the skin that plays a big role in how the body heals and looks after surgery. Liposuction has also gotten mor...
Russia's actions in Ukraine have taken a grim turn, with reports of thousands of children being taken from their homes and sent to Russia. This isn't just about moving kids around; it's about changing who they are. Experts are saying this might be genocide, the worst kind of crime. The numbers are shocking. Ukraine says around 20, 000 children have been kidnapped, b...
Scientists have made a big leap in medical imaging. They've found a way to use super-strong magnets to look inside the body like never before. These magnets, called 7 Tesla MRI machines, are like superheroes. They can take pictures of the insides of the body and also measure important stuff, like sodium levels in tissues. This new method combines two types of MRI sc...
Hip abductor tendon tears are a significant issue, especially among older women. These injuries can vary widely, from being an unexpected finding during imaging to a gradual, painless deterioration over time. Sometimes, they even happen as a result of hip replacement surgery. Doctors use X-rays and MRI scans to figure out what's going on. Treating these injuries is t...
Kids often face tummy issues that can really mess with their daily lives. Two of the most common are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional abdominal pain (FAP). These conditions are part of a group called abdominal pain-related disorders of gut-brain interaction (AP-DGBIs). They're not just minor annoyances; they can seriously affect a child's quality of life...
Abdominal wall defects are no joke. They can lead to serious health issues. So, finding a good way to fix them is a big deal. Usually, doctors use patches made from polymers. But these can cause problems like inflammation and rejection by the body. That's where the Silk@Extracellular Matrix (S@ECM) patch comes in. It's made from silk and the body's own natural glue, ...
Cancer treatments have come a long way, especially with the help of chemotherapy. This treatment has been a game-changer for many patients, especially those with advanced or spread-out cancer. But, there's a twist. Chemotherapy can make things tricky when it comes to surgery, especially in urgent cases like an acute abdomen. A team of medical professionals decided t...
The world of medical imaging is evolving rapidly. With the aging population in the United States, the demand for medical images is skyrocketing. Doctors often use these images to help patients grasp their diagnoses. However, sharing these images with patients isn't always easy. It takes extra time and expertise to process and explain them. A recent study explored a ...
The human body is a complex system of tubes and flows. One such tube is the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart. Sometimes, this tube can bulge, forming an aneurysm. To fix this, doctors might use a procedure called endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). This procedure involves inserting a stent graft into the aorta to reinforce it. However, even after...