Stoicism in Medicine Coming soon Our upcoming video will demonstrate how stoicism can support healthcare professionals both emotionally and practically: Through stoic principles, healthcare professionals can develop what researchers term "empathic bravery" - the ability to engage meaningfully with patients while maintaining professional boundaries. This balanced approach enables practitioners to provide compassionate
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Is there a healthy cheese? Benefits of Sardinian Cheeses
Is there a healthy cheese? Exploring the Health Benefits of Sardinian Cheeses Scientists have long been intrigued by Sardinia's remarkable concentration of centenarians. The rates are nearly 10 times higher than those in the United States. Traditional Sardinian cheese might provide some answers to the question "is cheese good for you?" Research
Secrets to a good night sleep and why to avoid some over-the-counter sleep aids.
Gestational Diabetes Risk Smashed By Vitamin Supplementation
Gestational Diabetes Risk Smashed By Vitamin Supplementation Overview Exposure to heavy metals has been linked to an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), potentially due to oxidative stress mechanisms. This study aimed to investigate whether vitamin C could influence the relationship between heavy metal exposure and the risk of GDM.
Surgical Success Of Crohn’s Disease Interventions
Surgical Success Of Crohn's Disease Interventions Overview Recent evidence questions the existing approach of reserving surgery for ileocaecal Crohn's disease (CD) patients only when complications arise. This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of patients who underwent primary ileocaecal resection for either an inflammatory phenotype (luminal disease, earlier in the disease
Alzheimer’s Disease Revealed By Reliable Digital Memory Assessments
Alzheimer's Disease Revealed By Reliable Digital Memory Assessments Alzheimer's disease (AD) research has advanced in detecting pathological changes through biomarkers, but cognitive measures lag in capturing early, subtle impairments. Traditional assessments designed for overt deficits are now outpaced by discoveries in episodic memory networks within the medial temporal lobe, which are
Vaccination Gives Protection From the Flu And Improves Heart Attack Mortality Risk
Vaccination Gives Protection From the Flu And Improves Heart Attack Mortality Risk Overview The ongoing debate about the survival benefits of influenza vaccination and the duration of its protective effects is addressed by this study, which employed a self-controlled case series (SCCS) and a matched case-control design. Utilizing data from the National
Guselkumab Provides Relief For Patients Who Suffer With Psoriasis
Guselkumab Provides Relief For Patients Who Suffer With Psoriasis Overview A 52-week postmarketing surveillance study was launched to assess the safety and effectiveness of guselkumab, a human monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin-23 subunit p19, in Japanese patients diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris, psoriatic arthritis, generalized pustular psoriasis, and erythrodermic psoriasis in real-world clinical
Dermatologic Emergency And Rates Of Admission To The Hospital
Dermatologic Emergency And Rates Of Admission To The Hospital Overview Dermatologic conditions account for around 8% of emergency department (ED) visits worldwide. While these conditions are rarely life-threatening, some can lead to significant complications. Despite their prevalence, little is known about how patients with dermatological emergencies are managed in the ED and
