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Low-Cost Solution for Pediatric Feeding in Poor Areas

April 20, 2025

In many parts of the world, medical supplies are scarce. This is especially true for pediatric gastrostomy tubes, or G-tubes, which are used for feeding children who can't eat normally. Because these tubes are expensive, they are not always available. In these poor areas, doctors often use Foley uri

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Heartbeats After Surgery: Keeping Tabs on AF

April 20, 2025

After heart surgery, many adults face a sneaky issue: atrial fibrillation, or AF. This is when the heart beats in a chaotic way. It's a common problem, affecting up to half of the patients who have had heart surgery. The tricky part? It can show up after the patient has already left the hospital. Th

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Mental Health and Homelessness in Irish Prisons

April 17, 2025

In Ireland, the issue of homelessness is a pressing one. Among those experiencing homelessness, a significant portion grapple with mental health challenges. This often leads to a cycle of incarceration, particularly in remand prisons. The link between homelessness and mental health struggles is well

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Unraveling the Spread: HFMD Patterns in East China

April 16, 2025

A deep dive into the patterns of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in East China between 2009 and 2015 reveals some interesting findings. The disease does not spread evenly over time and space. It has distinct patterns that vary depending on where and when you look. To understand these patterns b

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Why are restraints used on elderly mental health patients?

April 14, 2025

In the world of elderly mental health care, restraints are a hot topic. These can be physical, like being held down, or chemical, like being given medication to calm down. They are used to manage behavior that could be risky. But here is the thing, restraints can cause harm. They can leave scars on

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Mindfulness Magic: Calming Chaos in Psychiatric Units

April 14, 2025

Mindfulness is a hot topic these days. It's a simple practice that can have big effects. It can help people manage their emotions and stress. It can also help them connect better with others. This is especially true in high-stress environments like psychiatric units. A recent study looked into

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The Future of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellows

April 14, 2025

The world of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) has seen significant shifts since it became a recognized subspecialty in 2016. As the field adapts, the expectations for fellows completing their training are also changing. The road ahead for these medical professionals is filled with both opportunitie

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Genetic Links Between Metabolic and Mental Health Issues

April 13, 2025

The connection between metabolic conditions and mental health disorders is a significant public health issue. These conditions often appear together. However, the specific genetic regions and biological functions involved in this overlap are not well understood. To shed light on this, researchers co

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The Unlikely Link Between Michael Jackson and the New England Patriots

April 13, 2025

The story of the New England Patriots is one that many people know. What most people do not know is that the team's success is actually tied to a failed music tour. It is a tale of how a music tour's failure led to a sports team's rise. The tour in question was the Jacksons' Victory Tour in 1984.

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Confusion in the Scan Room: A Child's Mysterious Neuroblastoma Results

April 12, 2025

A young boy, just 6 years old, was dealing with neuroblastoma. Doctors wanted to see how well his treatment was working. They used a special scan called 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT. The results were puzzling. There was a lot of activity in the right side of his jawbone. This made doctors think the disease