Robotic surgery is becoming more common. But who teaches the surgeons? Enter teleproctoring. This is where experts guide surgeons from afar. A recent study took a close look at how well this works. The study checked out different robotic systems. It looked at how well surgeons learned and how well patients did. The findings? Teleproctoring seems to help. But there's...
Researchers are looking into how much different treatments for jaw pain cost. They want to know which ones give the best results for the money. This is important because most studies so far have only looked at how well these treatments work, not how much they cost. Jaw pain, or temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), can be treated in many ways. But not all treatments a...
Robots are now helping doctors treat tumors in a tricky spot behind the throat. This area is called the parapharyngeal space. Doctors use a special kind of robot surgery called TORS. It lets them operate through the mouth. This is less invasive than cutting through the neck. A recent study looked at lots of cases. It found that TORS can work for both harmless and ha...
Lipids, or fats, play a crucial role in our bodies. They are not just about energy storage. They also help build cells and produce hormones. But did you know they might be connected to a serious disease called ALS? ALS is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It can make it hard to move, speak, and even breathe. Researchers wanted to find out if certai...
Researchers have dug into how our social groups affect our physical well-being. They looked at studies that measured health in real, not just self-reported, ways. The findings? Our sense of belonging and group connections can influence things like blood pressure, immune response, and even recovery times. This isn't just about having friends. It's about how strongly ...
Prostate cancer is a big deal. It's the most common cancer in men, both in the U. S. and worldwide. And it's getting more common, especially the serious kind. But what makes some cases more aggressive than others? That's a tough question. Some research suggests that heart and metabolic health might play a role. Think about diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and hi...
A new way to change brain activity without surgery is called transcranial temporal interference stimulation, or tTIS for short. It's like a remote control for the brain, but scientists are still figuring out how well it works. They gathered all the studies they could find on tTIS and looked at them closely. Out of 127 studies, only 18 met their strict standards. The...
Breaking an arm is no fun. But what's the best way to fix it? For a long time, doctors used to let the bone heal on its own or use a special brace. But this didn't always work well. Sometimes, the bone wouldn't heal properly. So, doctors started using surgery. But surgery has its own problems. Now, there's a new method called elastic stable intramedullary nailing, o...
Digital health tools are becoming a big deal. But what makes people use them? A recent study looked at many reviews to find out. It turns out, several things influence whether people adopt these technologies. First, people need to see the benefits. If a tool makes life easier or healthier, they are more likely to use it. But it's not just about usefulness. People al...
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many industries to adapt, and healthcare was no exception. One area that saw a big shift was telepharmacy, where pharmacists provide services over the phone. This wasn't a brand-new idea, but the pandemic gave it a huge push. Before COVID-19, telepharmacy was already helping people in remote areas get the medical help they needed. It was...