Substance use disorders, or SUDs, are a big challenge. They affect millions of people worldwide. One approach to tackling this issue is patient-centered care, or PCC. This approach focuses on the patient's needs, preferences, and values. The idea is to make the patient feel more in control of their
In a concerning turn of events, four individuals in Lamar County, Northeast Texas, have been diagnosed with measles. This is a significant development, as measles was declared eliminated in the U. S. back in 2000. The affected individuals range from a young baby to an adult, and all of them were unv
Duke University's basketball team faced a tough blow during their ACC Tournament game. Cooper Flagg, a standout freshman, went for a rebound and landed awkwardly, injuring his left ankle. The injury was severe enough that he had to be taken off the court in a wheelchair. The team's defensive star
The stock market saw a significant boost on Friday, with the S&P 500 rising by 1. 8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping by 565 points, or 1. 4%. This surge came after a tough week for investors, marking the fourth consecutive losing week. Despite the gains, the market is still in a rough p
Every year, millions of people worldwide deal with chronic headaches after a mild brain injury. This happens often after a car crash. Researchers wanted to see if brain scans could help spot who might have long-term pain. They looked at 227 people who had a mild brain injury from a car acci
The Senate Finance Committee is about to have a chat with Dr. Mehmet Oz. Oz is a well-known TV doctor. He was a heart surgeon, but he became famous on TV. He had a show called "The Dr. Oz Show" where he talked about health and sold stuff like supplements and health insurance plans. Now, he
The Lakeshore Community Concerts season is wrapping up with a bang. The final show is a tribute to the 1960s, featuring Sixtiesmania. This band covers everything from the Beatles to the music of Woodstock. The concert will be held at Highland High School’s Monbeck Auditorium, 9135 Erie St. in Highla
Head and neck cancer can be a scary diagnosis. It's a type of cancer that starts in the squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales. They are found in the tissues that line the mouth, throat, and voice box. This cancer is often found in the mouth, nose, throat, sinuses, or
Colorectal cancer typically involves surgery as the main treatment. The idea of prehabilitation is to boost a patient's physical abilities before surgery. This helps lower the chances of problems during and after the operation. The big question is, what exactly should prehabilitation involve? Should
The White House recently announced a plan to create a "bitcoin strategic reserve. " This means the U. S. government will gather all the bitcoin it has seized through various legal actions and keep it as a reserve. Think of it like a big piggy bank for digital currency. The idea is that this reserve
