Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a real game-changer in medicine. It's used in lots of specialties to help doctors make better decisions and care for patients. Many medical schools are now including POCUS in their programs. Some start early, others spread it out over the whole four years. Midwest
Ever wondered how breathing exercises can help those with long-term health issues? A recent look into different studies found that working our breathing muscles through something called "voluntary isocapnic hyperpnoea" can be a safe and helpful tool for patients with chronic diseases. This wasn't a
Ever wondered how exercise and vitamin supplements could team up to help with Alzheimer's disease? Scientists recently set out to answer this question by studying rats. They wanted to see if eight weeks of running (called aerobic training) along with vitamin C supplements could improve certain signs
Using a manual wheelchair (MWC) can be tough, especially for new users. A recent study talked to 18 clinicians and 25 MWC users to find out what makes things hard for them. They spent time at various rehabilitation centers, having chats that lasted between 30 to 60 minutes. They asked about moving a
Imagine you're a young, healthy adult with no blood pressure issues. What if squeezing a handgrip a few times a week could lower your blood pressure? A study explored this idea by testing different training frequencies. They split 60 young adults into three groups: one did nothing (the control group
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
Ever wondered if teaching students to control their impulses can help them in the long run? A recent study used a fancy method called Network Intervention Analysis (NIA) to find out. The focus was on university students' chronic ego depletion aftereffects, which is a fancy way of saying they're alwa
Ever wondered how changing the rules in basketball can affect young players? A recent study looked into this by testing three different rule sets during small-sided games. They wanted to see how these rules would impact the players' physical performance, how hard they thought they were working, and
Did you know that cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death? In 2020 alone, it took nearly 10 million lives globally, and this number is expected to rise by over 60% by 2040, especially in low- and middle-income countries. One major issue is the lack of proper medical care for cancer pati
In China, doctors play a crucial role in mental health treatment. However, many medical students and residents feel they're not getting the psychotherapy training they need. This is where a new training program comes in. Designed by experts, this program is set to teach future doctors the skills the
