Raising a child with Down syndrome (DS) brings numerous challenges for families globally. Physical, emotional, social, and financial strains are common. As a result, parents often rely on various coping mechanisms, including religious coping. A recent review of studies published between 2000 and 202
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a big problem globally. It affects health, money, and human rights. The United Nations wants to stop all forms of VAWG by 2030, but progress is slow. One reason is that researchers from different fields don't work together enough. This keeps us from getting
Adolescent depression can have a big impact on daily life and future growth. Scientists believe that both childhood and teen years play a role in these symptoms. Machine learning, a fancy tool in data science, is being used more and more to understand teen depression. But here’s the thing: most stud
Scientists in Australia just made a stunning discovery. They found a special protein in the blood of Sydney rock oysters that can kill bacteria and make our current antibiotics work better. This is a big deal because bacteria are getting smarter and tougher, leading to what experts call a "looming g
Florida, land of sunshine and warmth, is getting a chilly surprise. While the state is famous for its heat and humidity, it's experiencing something quite unusual: snow. You read that right! Snow in the Sunshine State. This isn't the first time it's happened, but it's still pretty rare. The last tim
This year, The Nurse Practitioner is turning 50, and to mark this milestone, they've reached out to 50 influential nurse practitioners (NPs) to share their insights on key topics affecting their profession. In one of the installments, five NPs have opened up about their experiences with self-care, m
Orthopedic surgery is constantly evolving, with a significant focus on maximizing health outcomes for the cost. This field uses various economic tools to achieve this goal. However, the way this research is conducted varies greatly depending on the specific area of orthopedics and where it's being d
Have you ever wondered how different types of training can impact athletes with low back pain? A recent study explored this by comparing two methods: low-load blood flow restriction training (LL-BFRT) and heavy-load resistance training (HL-RT). The focus was on male collegiate athletes dealing with
Long-term care (LTC) residents often move to acute care hospitals, but these transfers don't always go well. When a resident's wishes aren't considered, the move can do more harm than good. This study aims to find out if being transferred to a hospital leads to new, serious physical or mental disabi
When you have surgery on your head due to a severe brain injury, doctors might monitor the pressure inside your skull. This is called intracranial pressure monitoring (ICPM). Some experts think this could help lower the risk of death. They believe that starting this monitoring right after surgery mi
