Imagine this: over half the world's population carries a tiny, spiral-shaped bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). While it's well-known, its impact on people with severe obesity getting a type of weight-loss surgery called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is still a bit of a myster
You know how some people with serious mental health issues often turn to religion or superstitions? Well, there's no clear rulebook for mental health professionals on how to handle this. A recent survey in Thailand asked these experts about their thoughts and advice. The survey found that many ment
Social Insurance Medicine (SIM) plays a crucial role in helping individuals with long-term work disabilities by evaluating their abilities and benefit eligibility. With the retirement age increasing and chronic diseases on the rise, the demand for higher quality and efficiency in SIM is growing. Val
Ever thought about how technology can help manage a tricky health issue like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Well, wearables are here to do just that. Imagine little gadgets, like smartwatches or patches, sticking to your body, quietly collecting data about your health. These devices are equipped
In England, if you're eligible for a wheelchair through the NHS, you can apply for a personal wheelchair budget. This means you get to choose the equipment that best suits your needs. To help with this, there are two tools: the WATCh for kids and the WATCh-Ad for adults. These tools, known as patien
Ever wondered how shoulder surgeries in Switzerland are doing? A big study called ARCR_Pred took a close look. They wanted to see if arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs (ARCR) were safe and worked well. They got 973 patients from 19 hospitals, both public and private, from June 2020 to November 2021.
Low back pain is a common issue affecting many people. Some experts think an unhealthy lifestyle might make things worse or keep the pain going. But is adding extra support to change those unhealthy habits in typical back pain treatment plans really helpful? A recent study set out to figure this out
Imagine walking into a store and seeing healthcare services lined up like products on shelves. That's what's happening these days. Patients are transforming into customers, using apps and online reviews to pick doctors and treatments. This shift has been happening over the last two decades, but the
The topic of asking anesthetized patients for consent before performing sensitive exams, like pelvic or rectal ones, has been gaining attention. But what do future doctors think about this? A recent conversation with Canadian medical students revealed some interesting viewpoints. Some students beli
Meet the harlequin ladybird, a global pest controller with a hidden talent. This beetle, originally from East Asia, has become an invasive species in Europe and North America. Scientists found that when harlequin ladybirds eat the eggs of seven-spotted ladybirds, they stay healthy. But the seven-spo
