In the heart of Pennsylvania, a troubling trend emerged between October 2024 and March 2025. This trend involved a surge in severe withdrawal symptoms among opioid users. This was not due to the opioids themselves, but rather a sneaky addition of medetomidine. This substance is usually a sedative
Many people are curious about how being in shape before hip or knee surgery can affect recovery. It turns out that the level of fitness before surgery can significantly impact how well someone bounces back. A recent investigation explored this by looking at how well people could exercise before th
The world of bacteria is full of surprises. One such surprise comes from the tiny changes that can happen inside a superbug. These changes can make the bug more or less dangerous. This is what happened with a specific type of Klebsiella pneumoniae. This bacterium is known for being tough to treat wi
TikTok has become a hub for sharing tips on healing cesarean scars. This has raised questions about the quality and accuracy of the information being shared. A recent study looked into the products, methods, and procedures suggested on TikTok for helping new mothers heal from cesarean deliveries.
The world of sports has seen a big push to catch athletes using performance-enhancing drugs. This has led to the creation of the Athlete Biological Passport. It is a system that tracks specific biological markers over time to spot any unusual changes. This can indicate the use of banned substances
Temperature plays a significant role in how our genes function. This is especially true for a specific spot in the PDGFRβ gene, where four different changes have been found. These changes, known as p. Asn666Lys, p. Asn666Tyr, p. Asn666Ser, and p. Asn666His, lead to a variety of health issues. These
Contraceptive care is supposed to be all about the person. But there are hidden hurdles that make it tough. Most studies look at big-picture issues. They talk about things like how hard it is to get to a clinic or how much a service costs. The idea is that if these problems are fixed, people will ha
The Scottish Government made big changes to how general practice works in 2018. They started a new contract for GPs. The goal was to make primary care better and fix health problems that weren't fair. But did these changes make patients happier? That's the big question. Before diving in, it's i
ADHD is a condition that affects many kids. It makes it hard for them to focus and control their impulses. Doctors and scientists are always looking for better ways to spot ADHD early. One interesting area of study is how the brain's electrical activity might give clues about ADHD. Brain waves can
The human shoulder is a complex joint. It allows for a wide range of motion. This makes it prone to issues as people age. One solution for severe shoulder problems is reverse shoulder arthroplasty. This is a type of surgery. It replaces the shoulder joint with an artificial one. The goal is to reduc
