The Oswestry Disability Index is a tool used to measure how back pain affects daily life. It is used to track progress after surgery. A recent study looked at how well this index works for people who have had lumbar discectomy. This is a surgery to fix a slipped disc in the lower back. The study
Dementia is a tough condition that makes daily tasks challenging. As more people around the world face this issue, finding effective ways to manage it is crucial. While medicines can help, they often come with unwanted side effects and do not provide a cure. This is where non-drug treatments, like s
The food we consume plays a significant role in preventing cardiovascular disease. However, healthcare providers may not always be up-to-date with the latest research on how diet affects heart health. This review looks at existing studies to understand how different eating habits and specific foods
Kidney stones are a painful and common health issue. They can affect anyone, but some people are more likely to get them. Recent research has looked into how the body's energy use might be linked to kidney stones. The body's basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy it burns at rest. Th
Cancer surgery can leave patients with lingering inflammation. This kind of inflammation is often low-grade and chronic. It is a sneaky troublemaker. It can quietly promote cancer recurrence. This is a big deal for patients who have gone through curative treatment. They want to stay healthy and avoi
Kids with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL, need swift and accurate diagnosis. This is where a new tool comes in. It is a biosensor that can spot even the tiniest traces of an enzyme called TdT. This enzyme is a key player in ALL. The biosensor uses a clever trick called cascade amplificatio
The Dobbs decision has reshaped the landscape for healthcare professionals who offer abortion services. Many of these providers have had to make tough calls about where to practice. This shift is not just about changing addresses. It's about adapting to new laws and finding ways to keep providing es
Triplex DNA is a unique structure that doesn't follow the usual rules of DNA. It's crucial for controlling genes, understanding diseases, and even developing new treatments. To figure out how different conditions affect triplex DNA, a sophisticated method called 5DFRETMA was created. This method tes
Doctors have been trying to figure out if liquid dye can help with bowel blockages without surgery. A recent study looked into how surgeons are using this dye and how it could be tested more thoroughly in the future. Surgery is often the go-to solution for bowel blockages. However, some doctors are
In the current political climate, NASA's advisory committees are facing significant changes. The Aerospace Safety Advisory Committee, mandated by Congress, has continued its work. However, the NASA Advisory Council and its various subcommittees have been on hold since the start of the second Trump a
