Technology is stepping up its game to help manage diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common, and healthcare systems are feeling the strain. Managing these patients can be tough, especially when it comes to medications. Most of the time, people with diabetes have to deal with complex
Imagine this: games helping people with intellectual disabilities deal with bowel issues. It might sound tricky! But here is what we know. In the UK, about 2% of the people have an intellectual disability. One-third of them have problems with their bowels, like constipation or faecal incontinence. T
Don't think that obesity and type 2 diabetes are just about food intake. The way fat is stored in the body matters too. This is backed by lots of research over the recent years, showing how fat distribution and other bodily processes influence metabolic and non-metabolic issues. In the midst of all
Big news hit BP, and big time. Sunday's reports have been circulating that a well-known investor “the activist†called Elliott Management, is now involved with the British oil giant. BP has been trying to make its core oil and gas businesses perform better. It may have to shake things up now.
Ever wondered why some people seem to breeze through tough times while others struggle? It turns out, having a playful personality can make a big difference. Imagine turning lemons into lemonade, not just as a saying, but as a way of life. That's what researchers have been studying lately.
People with long-term health conditions need strong self-care. It’s a big help when medical students encourage them and teach them what to do but we have seen others who do not help yet. Health professionals learn how to do this in medical school. This study tested people training to be nurses and p
With the growing need for alternatives to traditional pain medication, a new player has entered the field: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. This non-invasive treatment uses electromagnetic fields to tweak nitric oxide signaling in the body, promoting healing and potentially reducing pain
Imagine a world where survival is just the start. A place where hospitals help patients transition back home after surviving a life-threatening condition like sepsis. That is exactly what a new study is trying to figure out. It looks into how ready hospitals are to make this transition happen with a
In the intense world of a ICU, every decision can make or break a patient's day. Especially in the case of aortic dissection (AD), a critical medical emergency where fluid management becomes a crucial element in patient recovery. Fluid management is about getting the balance right, neither too much
Life with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a roller coaster ride. It's not going to be an easy one. MS is an ongoing and inflamed condition that damages the nervous system, and it's getting more tricky with new treatment choices. Part 1 of the MS roadmap focuses on six key areas. These are like cruc
