Ever wondered how malnutrition affects older folks in hospitals? Well, a recent study took a close look at this very topic. The researchers were curious to see if being at risk of malnutrition could up the chances of going back to the hospital or even worse, dying. They also wanted to know if age, g
Young people are the future, and their involvement in society is key to its growth. In China, feeling like you're gaining something, whether it's political influence, economic benefits, or improvements in daily life, really motivates young people to get involved. A study using data from the CSS2021
These days, mobile health or mHealth technologies are super popular. But guess what? We don't know much about how these apps and tools help people with HIV who also deal with substance use disorders. The big question is: Which mHealth system features can really make a difference in keeping these fol
2024 was a fantastic year for Boston sports. The Celtics won their 18th championship, the Bruins celebrated their 100th anniversary with a win, and the Patriots drafted a promising quarterback. Fans from all over shared their favorite moments. Charlie from the North Shore was thrilled with the Celti
Imagine having a super-smart helper that can talk and understand language better than any other computer. This isn't some sci-fi movie stuff, but a real thing happening in the medical world. These helpers, called large language models (LLMs), are changing how doctors take care of people with stomach
In the United States, many patients with polycythemia vera (PV), a blood disorder, are treated in community practices. Recent research looked at 5871 PV patients to understand their blood counts, treatments, and outcomes after six months of taking hydroxyurea (HU), a common drug used to lower blood
Imagine this: two very different health issues can make the muscles around your eyes swell up similarly. We're talking about Graves' orbitopathy and acromegaly. Recently, scientists compared these conditions by examining CT scans of patients. They measured the size of the muscles on the top, bottom,
When the world shut down due to COVID-19, patient organizations had to quickly turn to technology to keep helping those with health conditions. These groups, which normally offer everything from one-on-one support to group meetups and lobbying, had to find new ways to operate online. The sudden chan
The ligamentum teres, or LT, is a small but important structure in the hip joint. It's been getting lots of attention lately, especially in people who have surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). FAI happens when the ball and socket of the hip joint don't fit together properly, causing pain
In the US, the healthcare system can be a bit of a puzzle, with different health plans and policies that make it hard for patients to get the medications they need. This is especially true for people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), who need special treatments. We're suggesting a
