In Japan, throat and voice box cancer patients often go through a surgery called non-robotic transoral surgery (NRTOS). This method is way more common than using the fancy da Vinci robot. The reason? NRTOS uses tools that can be used again and again, making it way cheaper than the robotic option.
Making drugs that are packed into tiny lipid bubbles, called liposomes, is a big deal in medicine. Usually, this process needs a lot of heat, which costs a lot of energy and time. Plus, it can mess up the drugs and the bubbles. But, what if there's a way to do it without all that heat? Scie
Imagine you're picking a private health insurance plan. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Trust? Quality? Satisfaction? These factors are crucial and they all play a role in whether you'll stick with your current plan or switch to a new one. First, let's talk about trust. When you trust yo
Imagine trying to figure out what makes people stick to exercise routines. A recent study took a deep dive into this question. It used a massive dataset of over 11, 000 entries from a national health survey. The goal? To build models that could predict who would follow physical activity guidelines a
Benign breast disease (BBD) is a term that covers many non-cancerous conditions. But here is the thing: having BBD can sometimes increase a woman's chances of getting breast cancer later in life. This is important because it means that understanding these risks can help doctors find better ways to
Dementia is a big challenge for families. It's not just about the person with dementia, but also the caregivers and the whole family. Imagine if there were support groups that could really help families through this tough time. These groups would understand and respect each family's unique cultural
India's food habits are taking a toll on the environment. As the country grows, so do its cities, and with that comes a shift in what people eat. This change isn't just about taste; it's about the planet. The environmental impact of Indian diets is a complex issue that hasn't been fully explored. A
In the United States, young adults who are transgender or nonbinary face a higher risk of HIV, and getting tested can be a real challenge. This isn't just about access to testing; it's about feeling safe and respected in healthcare settings. Imagine walking into a doctor's office and feeling like yo
In 2018, a new tool called the Bitcoin Lightning Network (BLN) was introduced to make Bitcoin transactions faster. It was designed to handle more transactions between Bitcoin users. This network grew quickly, reaching 8, 216 users, 122, 517 active channels, and 2, 732. 5 Bitcoins transacted by July
The human brain is incredibly skilled at understanding emotions from body movements. This is especially true during social interactions. However, scientists are still figuring out how different parts of the brain work together to make this happen. Imagine you're watching a friend wave goodb
