Bananas are more than just a tasty snack. They have been used for ages in traditional medicine. Two types, Musa sapientum and Musa paradisiaca, are packed with helpful compounds. These include flavonoids, alkaloids, and vitamins. They are found in different parts of the plant, like the roots, fruits, and peels. People have used these bananas to treat many health iss...
A study looked at two ways to fix a kidney problem in babies. The problem is called ureteropelvic junction obstruction, or UPJO. This happens when the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder gets blocked. The study compared two types of surgery. One is called laparoscopic pyeloplasty, or LP. The other is robot-assisted single-port laparoscopic pyelopl...
There are big differences in how well kids do after surgery for a birth defect called anorectal malformation. This is true even when the surgery is done in different parts of the world. This is the focus of a recent study. The study looked at two places. One is in a wealthy country and the other is in a less wealthy country. The study wanted to see how well kids...
In the world of healthcare, nurses are often the unsung heroes. They play a crucial role in many aspects of patient care. One area that has gained attention is their involvement in forensic interventions, especially when it comes to older adults who have experienced violence. This is a serious issue that needs more attention. Violence against the elderly is a hidden...
Medical students face tough tests. Two popular ways to check their knowledge are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and very short answer questions (VSAQs). These methods are used a lot in important exams. MCQs are quick and cover a lot of ground. They are also reliable. But they might not test how well students can think critically. VSAQs, on the other hand, need stud...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a tough condition that affects over 160, 000 people worldwide. The good news is that survival rates have improved thanks to better care and new medicines. However, treating CF is expensive, so understanding the costs is crucial. A recent study looked at the costs of outpatient care for CF in big pediatric centers in the United States and Irela...
Inclusion and recognition are big deals for people with spinal cord injuries. How do they feel about it in Norway, The Netherlands, and Australia? That's what this piece looks into. It's all about how mobility issues and social attitudes play out in these different places. First off, let's talk about mobility. People with spinal cord injuries often face big chal...
Patient safety is a big deal in healthcare. It's about making sure patients don't get hurt or sick because of mistakes. Nurses are on the front lines, so their views on safety are super important. But what if we compare nurses who have left the job with those still working? Might they see things differently? First, let's talk about why nurses might leave their jobs....
Nervous about a hernia fix? You might be wondering: does it matter if I'm unconscious or just numb from the waist down during the surgery? A big debate in the surgical circle is whether to go with general anesthesia, where you're completely unconscious or to stay conscious but numb from the waist down with an anesthetic. In the realm of inguinal hernia repairs, sur...