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
Let's dive into the surprising link between smoking and an important enzyme found in our spit called alpha-amylase. This enzyme has a big job: it kicks off the process of breaking down food in your mouth. But here's where it gets interesting. The amount of this enzyme in your saliva can change based
Did you know that COVID-19, the disease that has sadly caused many deaths globally, could be a lot better managed with early detection? Doctors could greatly benefit from identifying individuals who face a high risk of facing a severe form of the disease. So, what if a simple urine test cou
Imagine a world where survival is just the start. A place where hospitals help patients transition back home after surviving a life-threatening condition like sepsis. That is exactly what a new study is trying to figure out. It looks into how ready hospitals are to make this transition happen with a
Big language models like ChatGPT-4 and Gemini can generate advice based on large amounts of data, and that's cool. But can they really be trusted with something as serious as protecting someone's brain after a surgery? Without proper training, just like a doctor, these models might give the
The way Germany pictures Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, in the media is influenced by a lot of different factors. This portrayal isn't just about words; it's about how language and communication tactics shape the image. Put simply, media in Germany is using these methods to show their opinion
A significant challenge for those with Type 1 diabetes is maintaining balanced glucose levels. This is especially tricky for young people with the condition. Because of this a lot of young people with the condition face another problem: disordered eating. This can lead to serious health complication
They were fired at all times. One in the middle of the night, another termintated with no goodbyes. A lot of federal workers were researched by text for emails. These employees were hit by the mass firings within a small window of time from random to sudden stops of work. A behavioral scientist tha
Have you ever wondered if the Social Performance Rating Scale (SPRS) is useful beyond just measuring social anxiety disorder? The SPRS is a tool that observations anxiety behaviours in social settings. Typically, it has been used to study social anxiety disorder (SAD). However, wha
In the intense world of a ICU, every decision can make or break a patient's day. Especially in the case of aortic dissection (AD), a critical medical emergency where fluid management becomes a crucial element in patient recovery. Fluid management is about getting the balance right, neither too much
