Scientists have been using systematic reviews (SR) to gather and analyze medical research. But checking through all the articles is hard work. Some people thought using language models could help make this easier. These models can pick out which articles are relevant, but they are still being tested
Sports enthusiasts have long touted the benefits of functional training for athletes. But is there solid evidence to back up these claims? Let's break it down. Functional training involves exercises that mimic real-life movements and sports-specific actions. Unlike traditional gym workouts, it focus
Did you know that body weight might play a role in how smoothly an abortion procedure goes? Let's dive into what researchers have found when they looked into this topic. It's all about finding out if there's a connection between higher weight and potential complications. First, it's important to un
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, or PCP, is a severe lung infection that often affects people living with HIV (HIV+) who have weakened immune systems. The go-to treatment for PCP is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), even though it comes with some side effects. But is TMP-SMX really the best
You might think the extra stuff in your medicine doesn't matter, right? Wrong! Those so-called "inert" ingredients, called excipients, can actually cause allergic reactions. A recent study dug deep into medical records to find out just how big a deal this is. They checked out case reports from all o
Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a long-term health issue that can hit at any age. It's not just about joint pain—it's a whole package deal of physical and mental challenges. Picture this: you're having a tough time moving around due to inflammation in your joints. Add to that the psychological press
College life can be a mix of excitement and stress that directly impacts students' mental well-being. Amidst this complexity, active video games (AVGs) have become a popular pastime among college students, offering both entertainment and a potential tool to enhance mental health. The focus on AVGs h
You might think that all studies on physiotherapy treatments take sex and gender into account. But guess what? They often don't. A recent review looked into this issue and found some surprising gaps. Researchers went through lots of studies to see how well they reported on sex and gender. What they
Shoulder pain can be a real bother, and many people seek help to ease the discomfort. One common approach is education – learning about the pain and how to manage it. But does it really work? Let's dive into how effective education is for people dealing with shoulder pain. Imagine you're in pain an
Tuberculosis (TB), causing countless cases and deaths yearly, needs better diagnostic tools. Traditional measures have limitations, so we turned to aptamers. These super-specific single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules can detect TB biomarkers with precision. We did a deep dive into research to see how
