Medical research
Researchers at the University of Toronto have conducted a study on Mathematics to identify a significant preoperative sagittal alignment parameter that can predict the likelihood of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in adult spinal deformity surgery. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the preoperative slope of the level above
Dengue fever
The dengue outbreak in Sindh province, particularly in Hyderabad and Karachi, continues to pose a significant threat to public health. The provincial health department has confirmed three more deaths from the mosquito-borne viral infection, bringing the total number of fatalities to six for the current year. According to the department&
Dengue fever
The dengue outbreak in Sindh province, particularly in Hyderabad and Karachi, continues to pose a significant threat to public health. The provincial health department has confirmed three more deaths from the mosquito-borne viral infection, bringing the total number of fatalities to six for the current year. According to the department&
Medical research
As the seasons change, many of us experience a collective sadness that can be difficult to shake. For some, the longer nights and colder days trigger a deeper melancholy, known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). While SAD was formally recognized by psychiatrists in the 1980s, the link between the seasons,
Dengue fever
The dengue outbreak in Sindh province, particularly in Hyderabad and Karachi, continues to pose a significant threat to public health. The provincial health department has confirmed three more deaths from the mosquito-borne viral infection, bringing the total number of fatalities to six for the current year. According to the department&
Dengue fever
The dengue outbreak in Sindh province, particularly in Hyderabad and Karachi, continues to pose a significant threat to public health. The provincial health department has confirmed three more deaths from the mosquito-borne viral infection, bringing the total number of fatalities to six for the current year. According to the department&
Diseases
Research conducted at Heidelberg University Hospital reveals that interpersonal affectionate touch plays a crucial role in social bonding, stress regulation, and psychological well-being. The study aimed to validate the German version of the touch experiences and attitudes questionnaire (TEAQ-G) and investigate how past touch experiences and attitudes toward touch relate
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Research from Mayo Clinic has revealed significant changes in carpal tunnel release (CTR) procedures in the United States. By 2040, outpatient endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) is projected to increase by 110.31% compared to 2019, while outpatient open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) is expected to decline by 20.31%
Child health
Researchers have conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the risk of developing metabolic complications in pediatric patients undergoing enterocystoplasty, a surgical procedure to augment a small bladder reservoir. The study, published in Neurourology and Urodynamics, found that approximately 61% of patients developed overweight or obesity, with notable risk factors being
Chronic diseases
A staggering number of people in the UK live with chronic illnesses, which can lead to ongoing trauma, affecting their sense of self and emotional well-being. Research from the University of Nottingham highlights the psychological impact of living with a chronic illness, specifically inflammatory bowel disease, on women's
Chronic kidney failure
Research from Children's Mercy Kansas City reveals a strong association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and poor health outcomes in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study, which analyzed data from the Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) study, found that children with CKD who experienced two
Epilepsy
Research published in Epilepsy & Behavior reveals the long-term safety and effectiveness of fenfluramine in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe form of epilepsy characterized by multiple seizure types. The study, led by researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, analyzed data from an open-label extension study
