Epilepsy is a long-term condition that affects the brain and causes repeated seizures. In Cameroon, there isn't much information about how this condition affects children. A recent study tried to fill this gap by looking at cases from a major hospital. The study found that seizures in children can happen for many reasons. Some kids might have a family history of epi...
Brain surgery is a complex procedure. Sometimes, after surgery to fix a brain aneurysm, doctors need to drain fluid from around the brain. This is called cerebrospinal fluid drainage. It is not always clear when this will be necessary. This makes planning tricky. Doctors are always looking for ways to predict when drainage will be needed. This can help them prepare b...
The journey of pregnancy and early motherhood is a rollercoaster. It is not just about the baby's growth but also the mother's mental and physical health. Two big issues that often go hand in hand are insomnia and depression. These problems can start early in pregnancy and stick around for months after the baby is born. But how do they develop and influence each oth...
Pancreatitis is a common issue. It happens when the pancreas gets inflamed. This often comes from problems with the gallbladder or too much alcohol. The first time it happens, it's called the first episode. If not handled properly, it can come back. This is where things get tricky. When pancreatitis returns, it can lead to more serious problems. For instance, patient...
Did you know that age and body mass index (BMI) could play a significant role in how well a psoriasis treatment works? A recent study looked into a medication called deucravacitinib, a type of drug that blocks certain proteins in the body. This study wanted to find out what factors might make some people respond better to this treatment than others. The study includ...
A recent study set out to measure how flourishing, or happy, university students in Saudi Arabia are. They wanted to see if there was a difference between students studying health-related subjects and those studying other fields. Plus, they looked into what makes these students thrive. The researchers found that students in health-related fields tended to report hig...