Ever heard of nutmeg? It's not just a tasty spice, but also a powerful traditional Chinese medicine. The water extract from nutmeg, known as Myristica fragrans water extract (MFWE), is a real game-changer in the world of gut health. Scientists have discovered that MFWE can shield your stomach from n
Once the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greenlights a new drug or medical device, how doctors talk to their patients about them becomes super important. This chat should cover both the benefits and the risks, especially if the product was approved fast-track with limited data. Also, doctors n
Occupational stress isn't just about the tasks or demands of a job. It's also about how the work is designed. For emergency telecommunicators, the way their job is structured can pile up stress. This review dived into these "structural stressors" that are woven into the job design and policies. The
Ever heard of myasthenia gravis (MG)? It's a rare disease where your immune system goes a bit haywire and attacks muscles. In the Czech Republic, this disease is more than just an interesting medical fact. It's a reality for some folks, and understanding how they're treated and how much it costs is
Echinococcosis is a nasty disease caused by parasites. In China, a medicine called albendazole is given for free to people with this disease under a government program. This study aims to see how well people are taking their medicine and how effective it is. By doing this, we hope to boost the numbe
Have you ever wondered how different denture support methods compare? Let's chat about the options: conventional complete dentures (CD), single median implant-retained dentures (SIMOD), and two-implant retained dentures (TIMOD). Each has its pros and cons. First, let's talk about good old CDs. They
This weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off against the Houston Texans with their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and wide receiver, Hollywood Brown, both active and ready to play. Mahomes has been a full participant in practice and shows no signs of injury, despite Coach Reid’s hint
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a serious form of cancer that demands a special treatment approach called trimodal therapy (TMT). This approach includes pre-surgery medication, a modified radical mastectomy, and radiation therapy after the surgery. While this is considered the best way to treat
Stump overgrowth is a common challenge for kids who've lost a limb before their bones are fully grown. Doctors have tried various methods to stop this, but they don't always work. A new approach is making waves: shortening the tibia (one of the lower leg bones) beforehand to keep the stump from grow
Ever wondered how food affects our health, especially after a major surgery? When it comes to older adults who have had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), their nutritional status plays a crucial role. TAVR is a procedure that fixes a narrowed heart valve, improving blood flow. But how
