Cancer treatment is often seen as the end of a long journey. But for many, the fight doesn't stop there. Many survivors face a new set of challenges. Fatigue, pain, and insomnia are common issues that can significantly impact their quality of life. These problems are not just minor inconveniences. They can be severe and long-lasting. Understanding who is most a...
Dental implants can fail due to peri-implantitis. This disease wreaks havoc on the tissues around dental implants. It is a complex condition. It has many risk factors. It is important to figure out who is at risk before surgery. This can help prevent the disease. It can also help patients make better choices. It is important to assess a patient's risk befor...
The internet is a big part of life for young people. It is a place where they can connect with friends, learn new things, and have fun. However, it also comes with risks. One major risk is commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). This is when someone uses the internet to exploit young people for sexual purposes. This can happen to anyone aged 6 to 26. It is a serious pr...
Muscle weakness is a serious issue that can be caused by a disease called myasthenia gravis. This condition is tricky because it comes and goes. Scientists think that genes and the environment work together to cause it. But, they haven't found many clear causes. Nicotine and alcohol are two things that people often consume. They wanted to see if these substances pla...
Cirrhosis is a serious condition that takes many lives in the United States. It is not just about bad habits or genetics. There is more to the story. The circumstances in which people live, work, and play have a big impact on their health. These are called social determinants of health. They include things like where you live, how much money you make, and your l...
The brain is a complex organ. It is influenced by many factors. Some of these factors can be changed. These are called modifiable risk factors. Around 40% of the chances of getting dementia are linked to these factors. This is a big deal. Yet, how these factors work together is not fully understood. A group of 203 older adults took part in a study. Their average age...
The link between tough times in childhood and mental health issues in adulthood has been studied before. But, the idea that the more hardship a child faces, the higher the risk of mental health problems later in life, hasn't been fully explored. This is where a recent study comes in. It aimed to gather and examine all the available evidence on how childhood trauma ca...
Aging is tough on the body. For many older adults in China, it brings unwanted challenges. Bladder and bowel problems, known as urinary and defecatory dysfunction (UDD), are quite common. These issues can greatly affect the quality of life. Yet, there is a surprising lack of long-term studies on what makes these problems worse over time. Most studies look at the...
Kids with neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) often need spine surgery. But how do doctors know if a child is at high risk for problems during or after the operation? A recent study tried to figure this out. The study looked at a big group of kids with NMS who had spinal fusion surgery. The goal was to find out which health issues made complications more likely. Five key ...
Sexual assault is a serious issue that affects many women. In a recent study, 294 women who had been sexually assaulted were examined. These women had gone to a special unit in a big city for help. The goal was to find out how often women get hurt in the genital and anal areas after a sexual assault. It also looked into what makes these injuries more likely to happen...