In the world of heart health, there's a rare but serious condition called Brugada syndrome. People with this syndrome are at high risk of sudden cardiac arrest. For years, doctors have relied on a device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, or ICD, to save lives. This device is inser
Mental health treatment is crucial, but it often overlooks physical health problems. These physical issues can be quite common among psychiatric patients. A recent effort aimed to address this by checking how easy it is to include medical check-ups for patients in psychiatric hospitals. The goal was
Heart health is a big deal. Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. It is important to keep an eye on your heart. Many people use smartwatches to track their heart rate and steps. Now, researchers have come up with a new way to use this data. They suggest a simple math trick. Divid
Plastic surgery plays a crucial role in fixing injuries and improving lives. However, it also comes with a hefty price tag for the UK's healthcare system. The financial and health burdens are significant. The cost of treating plastic surgery-related conditions in the UK was a staggering 34. 3 billi
Gouty arthritis is a painful condition that affects the joints. It can be tough to spot, but a new approach is making waves. This method uses deep learning, a type of artificial intelligence, to scan ultrasound images. The goal? To automatically detect and diagnose gouty arthritis in the big toe joi
The heart is a strong muscle, but it can face some serious hurdles. One of these hurdles is heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, or HFpEF. This condition makes it tough for the heart to relax and fill up properly between beats. This can cause a lot of health issues and make it hard to fig
The Fort St. James Hospital will have a temporary overnight closure of its emergency department. This shutdown will occur from 4 p. m. on March 26 until 8 a. m. the following day. The decision comes due to staffing issues, which have become a growing concern in healthcare settings. During this perio
In India, worm infections spread through soil are still a big problem. This is true even though things have gotten better with hygiene and regular deworming. A big study was done to see how well two different treatments work. The goal was to find out which one is better at getting rid of these worms
Ivermectin has been a hot topic when it comes to treating COVID-19. But does it really work? A recent study looked at 19 different trials involving 1, 111 patients to find out. These trials compared Ivermectin to either a placebo or the usual standard of care. The study checked if Ivermectin helped
Parvovirus B19 is a common virus. It often causes a mild illness in children. This illness is known as fifth disease. But did you know that it can also affect adults? It can cause a serious heart condition. This condition is called effusive-constrictive pericarditis. It happened in three adults duri
