The Impact of Video Games on Training Surgeons in the 21st Century
Video games can improve surgeons’ skills, according to a study. The study found that those who played video games made fewer errors and were faster than those who didn’t play.
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An Overview of the Rare Cotard’s (Walking Corpse) Syndrome
Cotard’s Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by melancholic anxiety, delusions of damnation or possession, and hypochondriac thoughts of non-existence or ruin of several organs. It has been proposed that a three-stage model comprises the development of CS. Treatment for CS typically includes electroconvulsive therapy, medication, and talk therapy.
The Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke Inside Your Home
Thirdhand smoke refers to the residue left by cigarettes on surfaces, which can persist for years and increase the risk of cancer.
Clinical Features and Symptoms of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Case study This article presents the case of a woman who was working as an aviation diesel mechanic with the U.S. Navy.1 She developed back and abdominal pain in October 2015, which progressively worsened, causing her to fall sick and faint up to 10 times a day, despite multiple hospital visits.1 In 2022, she was …
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New Research Suggests Statins are not to Blame for Muscle Pain
A large meta-analysis of statin clinical trials found that muscle pain and weakness is not caused by the statin in 9 out of 10 people.
Foreign Accent Syndrome: Is It a Real Condition?
Foreign accent syndrome is a rare condition caused by damage to the part of the brain that regulates speech. It can be caused by a stroke, head injury, or other brain damage.
Monkeypox: Should parents be concerned?
Fewer than 10 monkeypox cases have been reported in children in the US, where the virus is not as contagious as SARS-CoV2. Children with eczema and other skin conditions, immunocompromised children may be at increased risk of severe disease if they contract monkeypox.
Management of Infantile Hemangiomas: Clinical Practice Guidelines by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most common type of benign tumors in childhood and affect 4-5% of infants.1 While most are small and don’t require treatment, others are more severe and may cause scarring, disfigurement, functional impairment, ulceration, and other abnormalities.1 The following clinical practice guidelines (CPG) by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are …
Alien Hand Syndrome: How Unwanted Movement Disrupts Lives
Alien Hand Syndrome is a rare condition where one hand is not under the control of the mind. The person loses control of the hand and it acts on its own. These motions can be frightening to witness.
New Langya virus detected in China: How deadly is it?
A new virus, related to the deadly Nipah virus, has been found in China. So far, it has infected 35 people, but none have died. Symptoms are similar to the flu. There is no vaccination or therapy for the virus.
