Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a common surgery globally, has seen a surge in educational videos online. Platforms like YouTube and WebSurg offer these videos, but their quality can be hit or miss. This study looked at how the quality of these videos has changed over the past 20 years and compared th
Stomach and pancreas neuroendocrine tumors are quite the puzzle for doctors. They're not common and often go unnoticed until it's too late, making them difficult to tackle. When these tumors spread, doctors typically start with platinum-based chemotherapy. But here's where it gets confusing. After t
In tropical countries like Thailand, dengue is a big health problem. Kids aged 5-14 get it the most. This study looked into how often kids with dengue get stomach problems and what signs might mean a severe case. Researchers checked medical records of kids aged 0-14 who went to Charoenkrung Prachara
Growing up is tough, but what happens when tough becomes too much? Scientists are digging into how harsh childhood events, or ACEs, shape our mental health when we're older. They found that depression isn't a one-size-fits-all story. It can change a lot over time, especially in China where these eff
Have you ever wondered how unique our bodies can be? A recent case study found something extraordinary in a 34-year-old woman's brain. Usually, the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) has a pretty standard path. But not in this case! The right side of her brain had not one, but two PCAs. One was typical
What if you could tell when a teen's post-concussion symptoms are normal and when they're not? That's what a recent study aimed to figure out. Researchers wanted to set a benchmark for the German version of the Postconcussion Symptom Inventory for teens aged 13-17 (PCSI-SR13). They asked 950 teens t
Imagine two of Japan's biggest carmakers, Nissan and Honda, joining forces to become the world's third-largest automaker. This isn't just a dream; it's a plan they're seriously considering over the next six months. Why the sudden team-up? Well, the auto industry is changing fast, with electric cars
Meet John, a 60-year-old man who faced a rare health challenge. He was diagnosed with a type of tumor called an extramedullary plasmacytoma. This unusual growth didn't form in the bone marrow like most tumors of its kind. Instead, it showed up in the right lacrimal sac fossa, a small area near the e
Imagine if your home doubled as a personal healthcare facility. That's the reality for many families with kids who have complex health needs. Researchers, curious about these specialized spaces, invited parents to share photos and stories. Homes ranged from mini medical centers to cozy sanctuaries.
Depression and having multiple diseases at once are big problems all over the world. But we don't know much about how they relate to each other. This study looked at an interesting way to deal with this, using China's focus on good relations among people. They wanted to see how common these problems
