A 67-year-old woman struggled to eat. She couldn't swallow food or drinks. Doctors told her she had a serious condition called achalasia. This makes the muscles in her food pipe too tight. She had tried many treatments, but nothing worked. Some doctors even suggested removing her esophagus. She decided to get a second opinion. Tests showed her food pipe was twisted ...
Low-grade glioma (LGG) patients often lead active lives, but how well they can return to intense sports after surgery is not well understood. A recent study focused on this very question. It looked at patients who were into high-level sports before their surgery. The goal was to see if they could get back to their active lifestyles after undergoing awake surgery (AS)...
In a small town in Arkansas, a man named Jimmie Carpenter faced an unexpected double challenge. He was diagnosed with not one, but two types of cancer at the same time. This all started when he went for his regular check-up for an enlarged prostate. Little did he know, this routine visit would change his life forever. During his tests, doctors found something alarmi...
After surgery, some people experience confusion. This is not a small issue. It can lead to longer hospital stays. It might also cause lasting problems with the brain. The big question is: why do doctors struggle to treat it? Doctors try different medicines. But these treatments are not always effective. They are not backed by strong research. This makes the situatio...
In the world of musculoskeletal injuries, recovery is a deeply personal experience. To get a better grasp of this, a study was conducted to understand how patients and physiotherapists view and experience recovery from such injuries. The research focused on the early stages of recovery and what makes it successful. Participants were gathered from a major trauma cente...
Prostate cancer surgery is a major event. It's not just about the operation itself. It's also about how well a person recovers and lives afterward. The main aim is to get rid of the cancer and keep the patient's life quality high. But how do medical experts know if they've succeeded? This is where the challenge lies. There is a significant gap in how doctors evaluat...
Non-small cell lung cancer often requires surgery. But, before the operation, there is a lot that can be done to help patients. One of the ways is by getting patients ready with a fast, mixed program before the surgery. This program is designed to improve how patients feel and function after their operation. This program is not about long-term changes. It is abo...
Heart attacks are serious. They can leave people feeling weak and unsure about their future. One big question is when and if they can go back to work. This is important for their well-being and finances. A new system uses machine learning to help with this. It looks at data to spot patients who might struggle to return to work within a year. This early warning can le...
Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. After a stroke, many people struggle with mobility and daily tasks. Virtual reality (VR) is a new tool in stroke rehabilitation. It offers a fun, engaging way to practice movements and regain skills. VR uses computer-generated environments to create realistic scenarios. Patients interact with these scenarios to impro...
Hip fractures often lead to surgery, especially for older adults. But there's a sneaky complication that can mess with recovery: hyperactive delirium. This isn't your average confusion; it's a state where patients are super restless, agitated, and can't focus. Unlike other types of delirium, hyperactive delirium is pretty easy to spot. But doctors are still figuring ...