Prostate cancer survivors often wonder if changing what they eat and how they live can make a difference in their health. A recent study dug into this question. It looked at whether diet and lifestyle changes after a prostate cancer diagnosis can affect how the disease progresses. The study reviewed many research papers. It focused on how different eating habits and...
When someone has a major stroke, doctors often use two treatments: drugs to dissolve clots and a procedure to remove them. But how much time passes between these treatments can be important. Researchers wanted to know if the time between giving clot-busting drugs and opening the blocked artery affects how well patients recover. They looked at patients who had succes...
Inhalers are a lifeline for people with asthma and other lung conditions. They help manage symptoms and keep folks breathing easy. But did you know that not all inhalers are the same? Some use a spray, while others use a dry powder. This difference can affect both the environment and how well the medicine works. Switching to dry-powder inhalers might seem like a goo...
In Japan, doctors wanted to see how well non-invasive breathing help worked for COVID-19 patients. They looked at many hospitals to find out if it was safe and what made some patients do better than others. First, they checked how often this breathing help was used. It turned out, it was a common choice for patients who had a hard time breathing but didn't need a ve...
The meniscus is a crucial part of the knee joint. It acts like a cushion between the thighbone and shinbone. When part of it is removed, it can lead to problems later on. A study looked at how well a polyurethane scaffold helps in the long run. This scaffold is used to fix chronic issues after part of the meniscus is taken out. The study focused on patients who had ...
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a sneaky bug. It's often brushed off as a minor cold. However, it can cause serious trouble, especially for older adults. This virus can lead to severe respiratory issues. It's a big deal, yet it doesn't get the attention it deserves. The lack of research is a problem. More testing is showing that RSV is a major player in sever...
A heart procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is used to fix faulty aortic valves. Sometimes, during this procedure, the new valve doesn't line up perfectly with the old one. This misalignment is called noncoaxial placement. It can be spotted using a special type of imaging called fluoroscopy. This issue isn't always a big deal. But it's impo...
The UK's healthcare system is often praised for being accessible to all. But does everyone get the same care? A recent study dug into this question. It looked at how money troubles affect heart surgery outcomes. The study used the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) to measure this. The IMD is a tool that looks at different factors like income, employment, health, ed...
Joints that move too much can cause big problems when surgery is needed. This is especially true for athletes with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome or other hypermobility conditions. These folks have joints that bend and stretch more than usual. This can lead to more complications when they need surgery on their big joints, like knees or shoulders. A recent study dug into this...
The medical world is always looking for ways to help kids fight serious diseases. One such battle is against a condition called Epstein-Barr virus-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (EBV-HLH). This is a mouthful, so let's break it down. EBV is a common virus that many people have. HLH is a rare but dangerous immune system disorder. When these two team up, ...