Cancer is a major health issue in Sri Lanka, with over 33, 000 new cases reported in 2022 alone. The pain that comes with cancer is a big part of what patients have to deal with. To make sure they get the best help, it’s important to understand what they really need and what worries them. This study
Novak Djokovic, the 37-year-old tennis star, faced boos from the crowd at the Australian Open after being forced to retire in the semi-final due to a leg injury. Djokovic had been struggling with a torn muscle in his upper left leg, which he sustained during his quarter-final comeback against Carlos
Occupational therapists are well-versed in the importance of occupation in patient care, but they often face hurdles when trying to implement occupation-based practices. One significant barrier they encounter is hegemony — the influence of one group's ideas over others. In mental health settings, th
Apple has just rolled out a new version of Safari Technology Preview, tagged as 212. This browser, launched in 2016, serves as a testing ground for upcoming features in Safari. The fresh update brings along numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements. It tackles areas like Authentication, Canvas
You might be wondering how much a knee replacement surgery costs in Guangdong, China, and how these costs have changed over time. Well, let's dive into that. In Guangdong Province, there was a big change in how medical supplies were bought. This is called the National Volume-based Procurement Polic
You might wonder why some doctors in Central China choose to join urban-rural medical consortia (URMC). These consortia bring together doctors from cities and rural areas to improve healthcare. This study dives into what makes doctors want to be part of these groups. It's all about the benefits, cos
You know how important it is for stroke patients to stay active, right? So, researchers decided to test out the Active Style Pro HJA-750C (ASP). This gadget is supposed to measure how much energy patients burn while walking and doing reaching tasks. They used something called a respiratory gas analy
Imagine suffering a serious spinal injury in a motorcycle accident, but not realizing it until two whole years later. This is exactly what happened to a person in a unique medical case. Let's dive into their story and find out why the diagnosis came so late. This person had a bad fall from their mo
Imagine someone goes to the emergency room (ED) and is treated, only to come back within a short time feeling worse. These quick returns can signal serious issues like complications or even death. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, these emergency department revisits got pretty complicated. Screening
Imagine battling breast cancer and coming out stronger. That's what sometimes happens, and it's called post-traumatic growth. Researchers looked into this phenomenon to better understand how breast cancer patients grow and change in positive ways after their struggle. By gathering and analyzing vari
