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Cortisol levels change a lot when we're stressed. These changes help us understand how our hormones are doing. Too much or too little cortisol can signal serious health issues. Usually, checking cortisol involves complex steps and can be kinda painful. Scientists have created a clever patch that mak

sports

Wheelchair Sports Day: High Schoolers Try Something New

Imagine swapping your regular basketball game for a wheelchair basketball match. That's exactly what happened at New Vision High. The students tried out adaptive sports with the help of ParaSport Spokane and Paralympic stars Isaiah Rigo and Chelsea McClammer. It wasn’t as easy as they thought, but t

Unlocking Dementia: The Role of Tau PET in India

Imagine this: a tool that can potentially revolutionize how we diagnose and understand dementia, especially among Indian patients. This tool is Tau PET, and it's gaining traction as a cutting-edge diagnostic method. The big question is: how effective is it for South Asians, given the limited data we

The Impact of Hospital Volunteers on Older Patients: A Fresh Look

Have you ever wondered what role volunteers play in hospitals? They're not just there to hand out magazines or push wheelchairs. Volunteers, especially those who work with older patients, have a big job. They help support patients who might need extra care. This review looked at how hospital volunte

How Burn Patients' Stories Shape Their Care

For years, the Burns Registry of Australia and New Zealand (BRANZ) has been keen to gather patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). A previous trial where hospitals took the lead saw few participants and many people dropping out, suggesting a new approach might be better. One major concern was th

How Physios Can Boost Lives of Dementia Patients

Dementia is more than just memory loss; it's a brain condition that alters how people think and live daily. Physiotherapists play a crucial role here, helping patients stay independent and active. But many physios feel they lack the knowledge and confidence to work with dementia patients effectively

Checking for Frailty in Elderly Chinese Before Surgery

Imagine this: a grandparent in China needs a surgery. But first, doctors must figure out if they're frail, because frailty can really influence how well someone bounces back from an operation. One common tool used in Chinese hospitals is the Perioperative Frailty Index (FI-32). Scientists wanted to

weather

November Surprises: Why Hurricane Season Isn't Over Yet

You might think November means the end of hurricane season, but think again! This year, a storm named Sara is reminding us that hurricanes don't always stick to the calendar. Sara formed in the western Caribbean Sea and had a slow weekend crawl over Central America. She's expected to move over Beliz

Targeting ACBP/DBI to Fight Fatty Liver Disease

Acyl-CoA binding protein (ACBP), also known as diazepam-binding inhibitor (DBI), plays a crucial role in controlling autophagy in our bodies. Research has shown that people with metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) or liver fibrosis have higher levels of ACBP/DBI in their blood compared to he

Are Patient Feedback Alone Enough for Knee Surgery Success?