After hip and knee replacements, doctors want to know how much better patients feel. This study looked at a big group of people to find out how much improvement in quality of life is important for patients. They used a special tool called EQ-5D-3L to measure this. The results are helpful because the
In recent times, some blue state governors have been very vocal about their opposition to certain policies, even forming groups to resist them. California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts have been at the forefront of this movement. But there's a catch. People are leaving these sta
These days, doctors are paying more attention to how frail older adults respond to treatments designed to prevent heart problems. But is there enough evidence to show that these treatments work just as well for frail seniors as they do for those who are not frail? Let's dive into what the latest stu
Hepatitis C is a sneaky virus that's causing a lot of trouble in the US. In 2019 alone, it led to about 15, 000 deaths and racked up a whopping $7 billion in healthcare costs. Even though we saw a drop in infections before 2010, the numbers are climbing again. It's not just about the medical advance
Bacteria, like E. coli, have their own rhythm. They move in a pattern, and when placed in tiny circular pools, they swim along the edges. Connect these pools with small channels, and something amazing happens – the bacteria start to move together, in sync! This is what scientists call synchronizatio
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a growing concern globally, with limited effective treatments available. There’s a drug called ivermectin that could potentially change the game. Usually used against parasites, ivermectin has shown promise in slowing down cancer growth in lab studies. Sc
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), commonly known as an angioplasty, is a go-to treatment for people with severe blockages in their coronary arteries. While this procedure works wonders in the target vessels, it's important to keep an eye on what's happening elsewhere. You see, even after the
A recent survey showed that most adults in the US want their primary-care doctors to ask about their mental well-being. But surprisingly, only one in three say this actually happens during checkups. What's going on? Dr. Turner from Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles shared some thoughts. He says that
Mitochondria, often thought of as the cell's powerhouses, are actually much more than that. They play a crucial role in keeping cells safe from infections. You see, these tiny organelles can sense when something harmful, like a virus or bacteria, is inside the cell. This ability has been around sinc
You might not think missing a meal is a good thing, but scientists have found that it could help mice deal with stress better. There's a special pathway in the brain called the locus coeruleus-medial prefrontal cortex (LC-mPFC) that gets more active when mice skip a meal or two. This pathway helps m
