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
The emergency room often sees older adults with mild head injuries. These injuries are quite common. Doctors usually order a CT scan just because the patient is older. This is despite the fact that most of these scans show nothing serious. So, what if there was a better way to decide who needs a
A season that started with high hopes has already hit a speed bump for the Toronto Blue Jays. Max Scherzer, the team's prized pitcher, has been sidelined with thumb inflammation. This injury came just a day after his debut, where he struggled against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up two home runs in
Injuries to the second neck bone, known as the axis, can be tricky to treat. Why? Because many factors can influence how doctors decide to fix them. A recent effort tried to make sense of all these factors by looking at past studies. They found some interesting patterns. First, let's talk about axi
Burns are serious injuries that affect many people every year. One big problem with severe burns is how they mess with the body's temperature. Usually, doctors try to keep the body warm, aiming for a range between 37. 5 and 39. 5°C. They also watch the difference between the core body temperature an
Robotic surgery is often seen as the future of medical procedures. It is often assumed that robots are better than humans. But is this always the case? Let us consider gallbladder surgery. This is a common procedure. It is usually done using a technique called laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In
Spinal cord injuries are a serious matter. They can lead to lifelong disabilities. Researchers have been looking into different ways to help people recover. One interesting find is a drug called metformin. It's typically used to manage diabetes. But scientists are now exploring if it can help with s
Microglia are the brain's first responders to sudden injuries. They are a type of immune cell that lives in the central nervous system. When something goes wrong, like a bad fall or a stroke, microglia spring into action. They change their behavior and release tiny packages called extracellular vesi
The Baltimore Orioles will have to wait a bit longer to see their star shortstop, Gunnar Henderson, in action. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since late February due to a strained intercostal muscle. This injury has kept him out of Grapefruit League games and has forced him to miss the season op
The Baltimore baseball team has some big news to share as they get ready for their first game of the season. The team's manager, Mike Elias, has announced that their star player, Gunnar Henderson, will start the season on the injured list. This is a big deal because Henderson had an amazing year in
