Delirium, a sudden change in mental state, is becoming more common in people with cancer at the end of their lives. It's like a sudden confusion that's hard to understand, and it affects their attention and awareness. Doctors know that nurses have important roles in preventing delirium, but how well
Have you ever thought about how cigarette smoking might affect your body at a cellular level? One study uncovered a surprising connection. Nicotine, the main component in cigarettes, can actually boost the number and activity of certain cells in your gut, known as intestinal stem cells (ISCs). These
The BAFTA Awards have dropped their longlists for the year, and two films are topping the chart. Jacques Audiard's crime thriller "Emilia Perez" and Edward Berger's papal drama "Conclave" are the front-runners, with "Emilia Perez" grabbing 15 nods and "Conclave" following close behind with 14. Both
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) leaves more than a third of its victims with serious disabilities. While a lot of recent focus has been on adjusting the dosage of rifampicin, another drug, pyrazinamide, is often ignored. Pyrazinamide has the advantage of better penetration into the central nervous syst
Teachers have a big influence when it comes to people deciding whether to get vaccinated. In Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia, vaccination rates are quite low. So, it's important to find out if teachers are willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This can help boost confidence in the vaccine among students and ot
In China, doctors play a crucial role in mental health treatment. However, many medical students and residents feel they're not getting the psychotherapy training they need. This is where a new training program comes in. Designed by experts, this program is set to teach future doctors the skills the
Ever wondered how we can combat viruses like COVID-19 and influenza A in the air? Scientists explored the power of three chemicals – hypochlorous acid, chlorine dioxide, and ozone – to inactivate these viruses. They created a 1 cubic meter chamber and filled it with a mix of these viruses in saliva.
Did you know that snakebites were once considered a forgotten tropical disease? Well, it's true! Back in 2017, the World Health Organization decided to bring them back into the spotlight. This change is super important because it opens up new ways for countries around the world to help out. Now, le
Manchester United are considering selling four players in the January transfer window to raise funds for new signings. These players are Casemiro, Antony, Christian Eriksen, and Victor Lindelof, according to recent reports. The club wants to adjust their squad to fit the new manager, Ruben Amorim, a
You might not think much about how lazy you are, but it turns out that inactivity is a big deal. It's linked to all sorts of health problems like heart disease and early death. Even though doctors know that exercise and a good diet can help, they often don't check if their patients are active or not
