Cartilage repair is a tough job. Why? Because cartilage does not have blood vessels or cells. This makes it hard for the body to fix itself. But there is hope. Scientists are working on a solution using injectable hydrogels. These are like tiny, flexible sponges that can be injected into the body. They have shown great promise in helping cartilage grow back. Injecta...
Kidney problems are a big deal globally, affecting many people's health. These issues can lead to serious complications, like heart problems and even death. For a long time, the main treatments were drugs that targeted the renin-angiotensin system. These included ACE inhibitors and ARBs. They helped slow down kidney damage and reduce related health risks. In recent ...
Heart issues that people are born with are called congenital heart diseases. Thanks to better treatments, many people with these issues now live into adulthood. This has led to a rise in adult congenital heart disease cases. One big challenge is managing heart failure in these adults. Doctors are still figuring out the best medicines for this. The Rastelli procedure...
Andalusian healers had a unique way of looking at health. They saw it as a mix of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This approach was way ahead of its time. Three big names stand out: Ibn Sina, Ibn al-Nafis, and Ibn Wafid. They dug deep into mental health, exploring the human mind and how it connects with the body. Their work was groundbreaking. One of ...
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has been a key player in the fight against diabetes for 75 years. Its journey began in 1948, when the U. S. Congress created the National Diabetes Group. This group was the start of something big. It was a response to the growing concern about diabetes. The group later became the National In...
The world of surgery is getting a high-tech makeover. Digital tools and wearable devices are stepping in to shake things up. These innovations are not just about fancy gadgets. They are about making surgery safer and more effective. But how exactly are they doing this? First, let's talk about wearables. These are devices that patients can wear before, during, and af...
Cancer is a complex disease. It can be hard to treat. But, there is a new tool in the fight against cancer. It is called broad genomic profiling. This tool looks at the genes of cancer cells. It helps doctors understand the cancer better. Genomic profiling is not new. But, it is becoming more common. Doctors are using it more often. This is because it can help them ...
Kidney stones can be incredibly uncomfortable. They can block urine flow and cause a lot of pain. Traditionally, doctors have relied on a method called PCNL to tackle big kidney stones. But recent discoveries have shown that there might be a better option: a surgical method called LPL. LPL is a type of laparoscopic surgery. This means it's less invasive than traditi...
Managing a rare genetic disorder like X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in children can be challenging. This condition affects how the body handles phosphorus, leading to issues with bone growth and overall health. Over the past five years, the medical community has made significant strides in understanding XLH. This includes how it shows up, the problems it can c...
Imagine controlling a computer just by thinking about it. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, it's not. In 2024 and 2025, some amazing surgeries using brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) made big news. These surgeries let paralyzed people use computers with just their thoughts. This isn't new. People have been talking about mixing humans and machines since the 196...