The transfer from pediatric to adult healthcare constitutes a vulnerable phase in the lives of chronically ill adolescents. Clinical instruments to assess the right time for transition are lacking outside of the English-speaking community. That is why a group of […]
Having fewer adverse effects than synthetic chemicals or drugs, the use of traditional medicinal plants is still of great importance in healthcare. With this in mind, researchers from Palestine recently discovered the potential for some regional edible wild plants to […]
Treatment for acute pain has consistently been documented as inadequate. To change this, one proposed strategy is targeted education for medical students. A team of researchers at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark has found that repeated and multifaceted interventions are […]
Biometric recognition allows the identification of a person based on unique physical characteristics, such as the pattern of the iris. However, research shows that the results of “eye scanning” can be less accurate when a person suffers from diabetes. By […]
Otherwise known as the Dictum of Cragin, the century-old philosophy of “once a caesarean, always a caesarean” has come into question since the 1980s. Based on the increased risk of uterine rupture if a vaginal delivery followed a previous caesarean […]
Universal access to the internet via mobile devices has simplified and enriched our everyday lives. However, concerns regarding the potential negative effects of excessive internet and smartphone use on our mental health are also growing. Can I become addicted to […]
