The kidneys are crucial organs, and any issues with them can be serious. One unusual case involved a 77-year-old man who experienced sudden, sharp pain in his side. Doctors quickly sprang into action. They used a CT scan to get a closer look. The scan showed a large, oddly shaped growth with thi
In spaces filled with noise, grasping spoken words is tough. Listeners often rely on visual cues to make sense of what is being said. This is why lip-reading is a thing. The Audiovisual True-to-Life Assessment of Auditory Rehabilitation (AVATAR) is a tool designed to test how well people understa
The recent health update of the U. S. President has sparked conversations. The White House physician, Sean Barbabella, shared some insights into the President's health. He highlighted the President's active lifestyle, mentioning his frequent golf wins as proof of his robust health. Barbabella's memo
The ASAW scale is a new way to measure how men feel about sexual aggression towards women. It's designed to help understand the role of these attitudes in sexual violence. The scale was created by asking men to judge how wrong it would be to act aggressively in various sexual situations. The goal
Oral cancer is a serious issue, and one type, oral squamous cell carcinoma, is quite common. For those who have had surgery and radiation, there is a treatment option called anti-PD1 therapy. This therapy uses the body's immune system to fight cancer. However, not everyone responds well to this trea
Dieter Ruehle is a name that echoes through the halls of Los Angeles sports, yet few have seen his face. He's the man behind the music at both the Dodgers and Kings games, a role that has made him a staple in the city's sports scene. Ruehle's journey began with a love for the organ, an instrument th
Wearable devices have become a game-changer in monitoring recovery after knee replacements. These gadgets, such as the Apple Watch, provide concrete data on how active someone is each day. This information is crucial for understanding how well a person is recovering after a total knee arthroplasty,
The world of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) has seen significant shifts since it became a recognized subspecialty in 2016. As the field adapts, the expectations for fellows completing their training are also changing. The road ahead for these medical professionals is filled with both opportunitie
Brain health is a hot topic. It is known that growing older and high blood pressure can really mess with the blood vessels in the brain. But how does exercise fit into this picture? It turns out, exercise can do wonders for the brain's blood vessels. It can even counteract the bad effects of age
Eastern Europe is a hotspot for global clinical trials. Why? Because it's cost-effective. However, this comes with a catch. The region has some gaps in research oversight and a shortage of local experts in research ethics. This raises a big question: Are participants in these trials at risk of being
