Hospitals are always working to keep patients safe. Two main ways they do this are through team talks, known as Routine Clinical Debriefings (RCDs), and detailed reports, called Incident Reports (IRs). RCDs are casual discussions where medical staff chat about their shift. They talk about w
Nature and nurture both play bit parts in how children master their movement skills. Let's talk about movement skills. Lots of different factors help kids become better at sports, but do children benefit differently from organized sports and open play in the yard. Some research has tried to determi
Psyllids, or plant lice, are tiny bugs with a big problem. They have a habit of sucking out the sap of plants. The damage they cause isn’t just physical. The bugs are also known to spread nasty bacteria. These bacteria are tricky to deal with. They have reduced genomes and can’t be grown in lab
Surgeons need to be excellent communicators. Think about it: how surgeons pass on information to one another during patient care. This process is key. It\'\'s called a surgical handover. Without rules or guidelines for training on this, how can surgeons ensure patient safety? This review focused on
Ever heard of a robot helping doctors save lives? Let's dive into a story about a robot that can help doctors remove blood clots from the brain. A group of patients who had bleeding in the basal ganglia area of the brain were treated with three different methods. The first method was robot-
Fluoride has been a hot topic among parents and patients. Dentists are seeing a shift in public opinion. Some parents refuse fluoride for children. This trend is concerning to many dental professionals. Why this opposition? Many parents fear that fluoride can cause harm. This fear may stem
Imagine this. We live in a country where liver problems, specifically a condition called MASH, are on the rise. MASH is a nasty companion of unhealthy lifestyles, and it's becoming a major headache for doctors who specialize in stomach and liver issues. You might be wondering, "What's the big deal?
Imagine learning skills that will stay with you forever, and that's exactly what Career and Technical Education (CTE) is all about. In Michigan, CTE is much more than just a part of high school or college. It starts way before that, helping young people figure out what they want to do after
The adult patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) requires that type with specific medical attention. For these patients , intensive chemotherapy is a big check in the treatment process. Many hospitals are not properly equipped to handle these hour long procedures. Thus, a patient's survival rate
Dive into the world of microtubules. These tiny structures are crucial for the assembly and disassembly of cilia and flagella. These hair-like protrusions have a big job. They help cells move and communicate, which is super important for how our bodies develop and function. Picture these tiny struc
