In São Paulo, the wealthiest city in Brazil, a stark contrast exists between prosperity and poverty. This gap is painfully evident when looking at the lives of adolescents. Between 2015 and 2020, many young people aged 10 to 19 lost their lives to homicide. Most of these victims were male and Blac
Cancer treatment has seen a major shift with the introduction of immune checkpoint blockade. This method has led to significant improvements in long-term outcomes and survival rates, especially when combined with other treatments. However, not everyone benefits from these treatments. Some patients f
Epilepsy is a big deal. It affects millions worldwide, and Australia is no exception. The World Health Organization has been pushing for more care centers, but there's a catch. No one has really looked at how big the problem will be in the future. This is where things get interesting. A group of re
Kidney and urinary tract issues present at birth are a leading cause of long-term kidney problems in kids. These issues, known as congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT), often lead to severe kidney failure. This means that many young people with CAKUT will need dialysis or
The struggle with surgical waiting lists is a big issue in public healthcare. It's not just about the numbers. It's about how well these lists are handled and how they affect people's access to care. There is no single way to measure how well these lists are managed. This can make it hard to know if
The Nordic nations have a lot in common, but when it comes to colon cancer screening, there are some notable differences. These differences can affect how well future research compares across the region. First, let's talk about the big picture. Colon cancer screening isn't just about catching can
The House recently approved a significant law. This law targets the harmful practice of sharing sexually explicit images without consent. This includes both real photos and AI-generated ones, known as "deepfakes. " The bill, named the Take It Down Act, requires online platforms to remove such con
Virtual reality (VR) is a hot topic in many fields. It is used in rehabilitation and education. But, how does it help kids with traumatic brain injuries (TBI)? That is a question that still needs a lot of answers. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are the experts who work with these kids. They hav
The world is facing a serious health problem with air pollution. This issue is hitting lower- and middle-income countries the hardest. These places often lack the tools to track air quality effectively. This gap in monitoring is a big problem. It means that many people are breathing in harmful pollu
Monotremes are a unique group of mammals. They are the only ones that lay eggs. This group includes the platypus and four types of echidnas. The platypus is quite different from echidnas. It spends a lot of time in water and digs burrows. It eats small water creatures. Echidnas, on the other hand, l
