Empathy is crucial in healthcare, helping professionals connect with and ease the emotional pain of patients. Yet, postgraduate medical training often overlooks this vital skill. A new study wants to find out why this is and how necessary it is to teach empathy to trainee doctors. Researchers talked
Balance training is getting a lot of attention these days, especially when it comes to older adults. Scientists are looking into how we can help seniors stay steady on their feet, but there's a problem. Despite all the effort, the way these studies are done isn't always great, and the results aren't
Older people with mild memory decline, known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often face a higher risk of developing dementia. Non-medical approaches like physical activity can really help. But what about resistance training? This study checked out its impact on brain health and memory in older a
These days, people aren't moving as much as they should. This inactivity is a big problem, and it's something that physiotherapists-in-training need to address. Physical activity is crucial for keeping our bodies healthy and strong. So, it makes sense that those who help others stay active should be
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, it threw a wrench into the world of sports, forcing athletes to adapt to strict lockdown rules. For German cross-country skiers, this meant finding creative ways to keep training despite the challenges. Instead of following the usual routines, they had to get
Ever noticed how surgeons can be crazy-specific about what they do? Like some prefer fixing bones (orthopaedic surgery), and within that, they might have a favourite body part or problem to tackle. This curious choice of interests among orthopaedic surgery residents in southern Nigeria is no excepti
Living with schizophrenia can be like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. One big piece is social skills. Recently, Italian researchers decided to tackle this challenge head-on. They brought together 40 people from Naples and Milan to test a new approach. This was no ordinary training; it
Are you aware that power training can strengthen bones? A recent study found some interesting patterns. Over 12 weeks, older adults with mobility issues participated in a power training program. The results? Women showed greater bone strength improvements, particularly in their upper limbs like the
Ever thought about how working out could help your brain? Recent studies show that people who regularly lift weights have a bigger drop in blood pressure when they stand up after exercising, but their brains stay well-supplied with blood. It's amazing how our bodies adapt to regular exercise. This c
You might think that doctors and nurses who teach future physician assistants (PAs) would have specialized training. Surprisingly, many don't! This review looked into training programs for these instructors, called preceptors, to see what they're made of. Preceptors guide PA students, but there's of
