Appendicitis in children is a familiar issue. Traditionally, the go-to solution has been surgery to remove the inflamed appendix. However, a new approach is gaining attention: treating it with medication instead. This method, known as nonoperative management (NOM), is sparking debates among medical
Pregnancy changes a lot in a woman's body. These changes can make expecting mothers more likely to develop a serious condition called euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This is a tricky form of DKA. It happens when blood sugar levels are normal or only slightly high, but the body is still in da
Shoulder pain and limited movement can be tough to deal with. Two common surgeries to fix this are total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and hemiarthroplasty (HA). But which one works better in the long run? A big study was done to find out. It involved people from different countries and hospitals. Th
Kron Gracie, a well-known name in the MMA world, won't be stepping into the cage this Friday. The New York State Athletic Commission didn't give him the green light to fight. This is a bummer for fans who were looking forward to seeing him face Tom Picciano at the Victory Fighting League event in Ne
High up in the mountains, soldiers faced some serious health risks. A special first aid kit from Austria shows how medicine was changing during World War I. This kit was not just for quick fixes. It had tools to prevent infections and even clean drinking water. This was a big deal back then. The ki
Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can happen after giving birth. It can lead to dangerous problems like seizures, stroke, and even death. But there isn't much information about how common this is in Ghana. This makes it hard to create plans to help women there. A recent study looked at how o
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is under fire for a recent report that challenges gender-affirming care. The report, released just weeks after a presidential directive, has raised eyebrows due to its questionable methods and lack of transparency. The report claims that gender-affi
Nurses have unique insights into patient care. They see things others might miss. This is especially true in anthroposophic nursing. It's a type of care that goes beyond the usual medical methods. It considers the whole person, not just the illness. What do nurses think about this approach? It's a
Medical schools often overlook suturing. Students graduate without the skills needed to close wounds neatly. This is a big problem. Many doctors end up doing this work without proper training. They may not know how to make scars look better. Patients can be left with ugly marks. These marks can caus
A rotator cuff tear is a common issue, especially as people get older. It's interesting because not everyone feels pain from it. Some folks have a tear and don't even know it. Others are in so much pain that they need surgery. Why is that? Scientists have been trying to figure this out. They've loo
