Imagine suffering a serious spinal injury in a motorcycle accident, but not realizing it until two whole years later. This is exactly what happened to a person in a unique medical case. Let's dive into their story and find out why the diagnosis came so late. This person had a bad fall from their mo
Imagine someone goes to the emergency room (ED) and is treated, only to come back within a short time feeling worse. These quick returns can signal serious issues like complications or even death. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, these emergency department revisits got pretty complicated. Screening
Imagine battling breast cancer and coming out stronger. That's what sometimes happens, and it's called post-traumatic growth. Researchers looked into this phenomenon to better understand how breast cancer patients grow and change in positive ways after their struggle. By gathering and analyzing vari
Imagine squeezing more brains into computers! Scientists are working on making computers smarter by mimicking how our brains work. These new computers, called neuromorphic systems, need lots of tiny parts called synapses and neurons to handle huge amounts of messy data. But fitting all those parts i
Think about all the devices you use daily: laptops, phones, tablets, even those tiny smartwatches. They all need power, and the NOVOO 100W USB-C Charger is here to save the day—and your outlets! This tiny charger packs a big punch, thanks to GaN III technology. It’s not just speedy; it’s smart, safe
You might think you know what patients with cancer face when it comes to eating healthy and exercising. But have you heard from those in safety-net clinics? These are places where the underinsured or uninsured go for care. Turns out, they've got their own set of challenges and advantages. Imagine n
Immigration policies in the U. S. vary widely across states, and healthcare providers are at the center of these differences. California and Massachusetts are taking steps to protect immigrant patients' privacy and access to care. They're advising hospitals not to ask about immigration status and to
Medicare patient surveys play a big role in understanding healthcare quality, especially for those who need it most. But there's a problem: not everyone responds, which can skew the results. This is especially true for underserved groups. Enter the telephone follow-up, a proven method to bump up res
Living longer is great, but it also brings new challenges. People with HIV are now facing a higher chance of a painful hip condition called femoral head necrosis. This happens when the ball part of the hip bone dies due to lack of blood. It's not just HIV that's to blame, though. Medicines used to t
Did you know that many people who take medicine for heartburn still don't feel better? Scientists recently tested a new way to help that doesn't involve pills—they used tiny electric shocks. This study didn't have a control group, but it was done to see if it could work. They wanted to know if these
