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In England, if you're eligible for a wheelchair through the NHS, you can apply for a personal wheelchair budget. This means you get to choose the equipment that best suits your needs. To help with this, there are two tools: the WATCh for kids and the WATCh-Ad for adults. These tools, known as patien

Checking In: How Swiss Shoulder Surgeries Shape Up

Ever wondered how shoulder surgeries in Switzerland are doing? A big study called ARCRPred took a close look. They wanted to see if arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs (ARCR) were safe and worked well. They got 973 patients from 19 hospitals, both public and private, from June 2020 to November 2021.

What's Better for Low Back Pain: Healthy Lifestyle or Standard Treatment?

Low back pain is a common issue affecting many people. Some experts think an unhealthy lifestyle might make things worse or keep the pain going. But is adding extra support to change those unhealthy habits in typical back pain treatment plans really helpful? A recent study set out to figure this out

Health Care's New Face: Patients as Customers

Imagine walking into a store and seeing healthcare services lined up like products on shelves. That's what's happening these days. Patients are transforming into customers, using apps and online reviews to pick doctors and treatments. This shift has been happening over the last two decades, but the

Should Students Ask Before Touching Anesthetized Patients? Canadian Med Students Weigh In

The topic of asking anesthetized patients for consent before performing sensitive exams, like pelvic or rectal ones, has been gaining attention. But what do future doctors think about this? A recent conversation with Canadian medical students revealed some interesting viewpoints. Some students beli

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The Secret Weapon of the Harlequin Ladybird

Meet the harlequin ladybird, a global pest controller with a hidden talent. This beetle, originally from East Asia, has become an invasive species in Europe and North America. Scientists found that when harlequin ladybirds eat the eggs of seven-spotted ladybirds, they stay healthy. But the seven-spo

Diet Shifts Among Japanese Hemodialysis Patients: Before and During COVID-19

COVID-19 has changed daily life in many ways, including how people eat. But what about those on maintenance hemodialysis? Japanese hemodialysis patients have unique needs, and their diets often must adapt to their treatment. So, let's dig into how their eating habits changed before and during the CO

Beyond the Physical: Redefining Health Assessments

Imagine if doctors could see beyond the symptoms and truly understand what makes you, you. That's the idea behind whole person health assessments. Instead of just focusing on diseases, these assessments look at the whole picture: your body and mind, your relationships, your living environment, your

Speed and Intensity in Calf Exercises: How They Affect Achilles Tendon Fluid

Achilles tendinopathy, a common problem among athletes, is often treated with eccentric calf exercises. These exercises aim to reduce tendon thickness and increase stiffness by facilitating fluid flow within the tendon. Slow, high-intensity exercises are favored for this purpose. However, scientific

Protecting Hearts: How a Plant Compound Fights Metal Toxins