Pregnancy can bring a lot of excitement, but it also brings some serious health risks like blood clots called venous thromboembolism (VTE). Doctors must carefully manage these blood clots. There are two main types to watch out for: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT is when
Imagine this: You're a doctor, and you've just read a study saying a treatment is "likely to work. " Do you jump right in and prescribe it? Or do you ask for more proof? This is what a recent study wanted to find out. They asked medical students and specialists in German-speaking countries what they
Here is the latest buzz among physical therapists (PTs) in Turkey. It's a whirlwind of opinions -- fixing up folks with ACL repairs. Most PTs (62. 3%) like to step in before the surgery, setting the stage for success. What happens post-ACL fix? Today, a big chunk (34. 8%)
These tiny particles, called extracellular vesicles, are everywhere. They are released by cells throughout the body. This can be normal, or it can happen during disease. Even more interesting, these tiny particles can send signals to other cells. They can help start, grow, and spread cancer. One ca
Preeclampsia, short for PE, is a major concern during childbirth. Though it affects mothers and babies, information lacks on the reasons why PE’s happen. A study took a close look. Researchers in China wanted to check the numbers, and the risks that go along with PE. Adverse situations put
Imagine this: The guy who just left the White House is getting cut off from the daily intel briefings. That's exactly what happened when former President Donald Trump said he'd stop former President Joe Biden from getting these briefings. The move is seen as a tit-for-tat retaliation since Biden did
Imagine being stuck in bed for weeks. That might sound very easy. But think what happens to the muscles in the large muscles in the legs within a few days. This is what doctors call "disuse atrophy. " Your leg muscles get smaller and weaker. So what can be done to stop that? Scientists loo
Let us dive into the current situation. The cold winter months have brought along a notably bad influenza season in the U. S over the last 15 years. A significant measure of flu activity is the percentage of doctor's visits driven by flu-like symptoms. Currently, the numbe
The Oscars might soon need films to share if they used AI to make the movie. AI is everywhere in movies, not only in high-tech visual effects but also in sound and music. Many different films, like "The Brutalist" and "Dune: Part Two", have used AI in various ways. Big shots in the movie world are
Imagine this: crypto coins and climate change are in a complex dance. Usually, we think crypto is all about the digital future. But what if it's also a big part of the environment's future? Some experts have long thought it important trying to guess the ways these crypto coins might b
