Back pain is a big deal. It makes life hard for many people and costs a lot of money to treat. Often, doctors use MRI scans to figure out if a slipped disc is causing the pain. But MRI machines aren't everywhere, and they can be expensive. So, what's the alternative? AI, or artificial intelligence,
In the fast-paced world of emergency rooms, pinpointing the source of an infection can be a real puzzle. This is especially true when patients arrive with symptoms that don't quite fit any clear pattern. A recent study took a closer look at how well a specific type of scan, known as a thoraco-abdomi
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease that often strikes older adults. Scientists have been studying how our bodies age at a cellular level, using something called DNA methylation (DNAm) to measure this. This process can show how old our cells really are, not just how old we are in years. Interestin
When the heart stops, the brain can get hurt from lack of oxygen. Doctors use special brain scans to check for damage. Normally, a part of the brain called the precentral cortex looks darker on these scans. But in some cases, it doesn't look dark anymore. This change might mean the brain got hurt fr
Endometriosis is a tricky condition to diagnose. For a long time, doctors relied on a procedure called laparoscopy to spot endometriotic lesions directly. This involved surgery, which is invasive and not always necessary. Recently, guidelines have started to favor non-invasive imaging techniques, li
Athletes often go through heart screenings before they start training. These checks help spot any potential heart issues. But what happens when the results are not clear? Should the athlete keep training while waiting for more tests? Heart problems can be serious. That's why these screenings are im
Special education professionals in Saudi Arabia are starting to see the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there are still many hurdles to overcome before AI can be fully integrated into the diagnostic process. One of the biggest challen
A 40-year-old woman found herself in a tough spot. She had early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. But that wasn't all. During a routine eye check-up, doctors spotted a lesion in her right eye. It looked like it could be cancer that had spread from her breast. But she had no symptoms. No other si
Scientists have been exploring the use of tiny magnetic particles mixed with blood to improve heat transfer and potentially revolutionize medical treatments. These nanofluids, specifically Fe3O4/blood and CoFe2O4/blood, are being studied for their ability to enhance thermal conductivity and efficien
Diagnosing a condition called primary aldosteronism (PA) can be tricky. Right now, doctors use methods that are either not very accurate or involve invasive procedures. This is where a new idea comes in: creating special tracers for imaging that can target a specific protein, CYP11B2, which is more
