This weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off against the Houston Texans with their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and wide receiver, Hollywood Brown, both active and ready to play. Mahomes has been a full participant in practice and shows no signs of injury, despite Coach Reid’s hint
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a serious form of cancer that demands a special treatment approach called trimodal therapy (TMT). This approach includes pre-surgery medication, a modified radical mastectomy, and radiation therapy after the surgery. While this is considered the best way to treat
Stump overgrowth is a common challenge for kids who've lost a limb before their bones are fully grown. Doctors have tried various methods to stop this, but they don't always work. A new approach is making waves: shortening the tibia (one of the lower leg bones) beforehand to keep the stump from grow
Ever wondered how food affects our health, especially after a major surgery? When it comes to older adults who have had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), their nutritional status plays a crucial role. TAVR is a procedure that fixes a narrowed heart valve, improving blood flow. But how
Ever wondered how malnutrition affects older folks in hospitals? Well, a recent study took a close look at this very topic. The researchers were curious to see if being at risk of malnutrition could up the chances of going back to the hospital or even worse, dying. They also wanted to know if age, g
Young people are the future, and their involvement in society is key to its growth. In China, feeling like you're gaining something, whether it's political influence, economic benefits, or improvements in daily life, really motivates young people to get involved. A study using data from the CSS2021
These days, mobile health or mHealth technologies are super popular. But guess what? We don't know much about how these apps and tools help people with HIV who also deal with substance use disorders. The big question is: Which mHealth system features can really make a difference in keeping these fol
2024 was a fantastic year for Boston sports. The Celtics won their 18th championship, the Bruins celebrated their 100th anniversary with a win, and the Patriots drafted a promising quarterback. Fans from all over shared their favorite moments. Charlie from the North Shore was thrilled with the Celti
Imagine having a super-smart helper that can talk and understand language better than any other computer. This isn't some sci-fi movie stuff, but a real thing happening in the medical world. These helpers, called large language models (LLMs), are changing how doctors take care of people with stomach
In the United States, many patients with polycythemia vera (PV), a blood disorder, are treated in community practices. Recent research looked at 5871 PV patients to understand their blood counts, treatments, and outcomes after six months of taking hydroxyurea (HU), a common drug used to lower blood
