The University of North Texas Health Science Center recently said goodbye to its president, Sylvia Trent-Adams. She was in the role for over two years before stepping down. The news came with a twist. The university is going to pay her $560, 000 as per a mutual agreement. The exact reasons for her r
Picture this: scientists diving into the world of MRI scans and clever math. They are not just looking at pictures of pituitary tumors. They are trying to predict how they will behave. This study began with 129 patients. They divided them into two groups. The first group was the training squad. The
Diabetic retinopathy is a big problem for people with diabetes. It's a condition that affects the eyes and can lead to blindness. One of the key signs of this condition are exudates, which are like yellowish patches that show up in the retina. Doctors need to spot these patches to see how bad the co
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common issue among women, involving the descent of pelvic organs such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum into the vagina. It's caused by weakened support structures. You know what happens sometimes? Some woman lifestyle changes bring this more in a rough world. The fa
Ever wondered whether surgery or lifestyle changes could be a game changer for obesity and diabetes? This is exactly what a recent study has explored. And yes, the results are quite insightful. Metabolic bariatric surgery, or MBS, has become quite popular. People who have type 2 diabetes a
Burnout is a major concern for those working in intensive care. Doctors in South Korea are facing serious challenges that affect their well-being and quality of patient care. To tackle this, a survey was organized by the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine. The survey was spread across
Imagine a virus, it's so common that most people have no idea. This is the Epstein-Barr virus. It is called the ""miscast"", because it can cause the "sickies" , or no problems at all. Some people unfortunately get unlucky, by the virus triggers the production of proteins. These proteins a
Ever heard of something called patellar tendinopathy? It's a fancy name for an injury in the knee, which is pretty common. Coping with a knee injury like patellar tendinopathy can be a real pain! Patients will go looking for handy information to get themselves better faster. Imagine this
Imagine dealing with a condition that can make your head hurt and cause unexpected vision issues. This is the reality for people with Giant Cell Arteritis. One medication, tocilizumab has come out on the market to help with this. First off, what makes giant cell arteritis so tricky? Usually,
In a gym in Iowa, a 20-year-old woman named Jazmin, known for her fitness routine, faced a frightening incident. She had a very few mouthfuls of a energy drink Ghost while she was doing her exercises. Shortly after, while performing a deadlift with her boyfriend, she experienced a sudden onset of di
