Spirit Airlines is in a tight spot. The budget airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last year. Now, the big decision-makers are the bondholders, like Ken Griffin's Citadel. They hold the purse strings and will decide if Spirit gets the money it needs to keep flying or if it's game over. The
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a treatment that sends mild electric pulses to the spine. It's mainly used to help people with nerve pain, also called neuropathic pain. But how does it affect how much people move around and how confident they feel about managing their pain? That's what researchers
Spinal surgery can be a big deal, especially when dealing with complex cases like adult spinal deformities. One of the main worries after such surgeries is something called proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and its more severe form, proximal junctional failure (PJF). These complications can happen
Spiritual care is a big deal for people with long-term health issues. It's not just about medicine; it's about looking after the whole person. But how do healthcare workers know what to do? That's where guidelines come in. These are like rulebooks that help doctors, nurses, and other professionals g
Spiritual intelligence (SI) is gaining attention worldwide. A recent study dug into the research trends and patterns of this topic. It used a big database and special software to analyze hundreds of documents. The goal was to find out what's hot in SI research and where it's headed. The study looke
Spiritual health is a crucial part of overall well-being. It can help people cope with illness, find meaning in tough times, and even speed up recovery. Yet, many healthcare providers overlook this aspect of patient care. They have tools to assess spiritual needs, but they don't use them enough. Why
Spinal cord injuries, often caused by accidents or medical procedures, can lead to more than just movement and sensation problems. They might also impact how the brain works, causing swelling, pressure, and even thinking difficulties. Recent research suggests that widespread inflammation in the body
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare condition that weakens muscles over time. It happens because certain nerve cells in the brain and spine break down. Nusinersen is a medicine that can slow down this process. Doctors want to find better ways to see how well this treatment is working. One way t
Spindrift is making a splash again, but this time with sodas instead of sparkling waters. The company, now based in Newton, is bringing back its fizzy drinks with a twist. They are rolling out five new flavors in cans, a departure from their previous bottled versions. These sodas are not your typ
Spiritual well-being is a big deal in palliative care. It is a vital part of helping people at the end of life. Yet, there has not been a reliable way to measure spiritual needs. The PC-6 model is a new tool to assess and measure spiritual concerns in patients receiving palliative care. It focuses o
