The year 2024 has been tough for some of our favorite celebrities. Health issues don't spare anyone, not even the rich and famous, it seems. Let's look at a few stars who've had to deal with health scares and accidents this year. Princess Kate and King Charles III both had serious medical issues. T
Sure, talking with your family about colon polyps might seem awkward, but it could save a life. Dr. Shukla, a colon and rectal surgeon, wants you to chat about this stuff openly. Start colonoscopies at 45, or earlier if your family's had trouble. Got a polyp? Ask if it's an adenoma and how big. This
Imagine if a prominent figure in the UK suddenly decided to restrict access to a commonly used treatment for transgender youth. This isn't a story from a sci-fi universe, but a reality we're now facing. The UK recently made headlines by announcing that prescribing puberty blockers to underage indivi
Personalized medicine is all about tailoring treatments to each patient's unique needs. But how well do clinicians in Saudi Arabia understand and use genetic testing? This study, spread across the country, aimed to find out. It asked doctors to fill out a questionnaire online about their thoughts an
It's no secret that doctors struggle with encouraging patients to adopt healthier habits. They often feel it's not that important or lack confidence in delivering guidance. But, do you know where this pattern starts? It begins early in medical school, specifically in the preclinical years. There's a
Doctors in a recent study explored whether giving high doses of intravenous fosfomycin could effectively treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by a particularly tough bacterium called KPC carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPC-Kp). They weren't just trying to see if it worked; the
2024 has been a wild ride for medical advancements! Imagine shrinking cancer tumors with pills or genetically engineered superhero cells? Or replacing a heart valve without opening up the chest? These weren't possible two decades ago. But what made 2024 special? Let's dive in! First, GLP-1 drugs, o
Throughout history, Jewish folks have made remarkable contributions to the field of medical science. Before World War II, many prominent doctors in Germany were Jewish. However, even in the early 20th century, Jewish doctors from Europe faced substantial hurdles when trying to practice medicine in o
Climate change is a significant global problem with serious health impacts. The Lancet Commission even called it the top health challenge of this century. Air pollution alone claimed millions of lives in 2015. It also makes extreme weather, displacement, mental health issues, diseases, food shortage
Have you ever wondered what happens to your knees in a car accident? A recent study shed light on a peculiar type of knee injury that can occur during road traffic accidents (RTA). These injuries, known as atypical multi-ligamentous knee injuries (aMLKIs), come in two main flavors. The first type in
