MEDICAL

Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Mouth Sores and the fight against Cancer treatment

Picture this: You're going through a battle against head and neck cancer, fighting off the big, bad C cells, and suddenly you have another enemy at your doorstep - mouth sores. These stuff are annoying and painful, making it hard to eat, speak, and even go about your daily routine while undergoing C

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Battling Crohns Abdominal Abscesses: A Tailored Approach

Crohn's disease, a chronic condition, can lead to abdominal abscesses, which are pockets of pus that can form anywhere in the abdomen. These abscesses need special attention. Size and location can vary greatly. So can the disease itself. Therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it.

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Heart Healing: The Evolving Story of Beta-Blockers After a Heart Attack

Heart attacks, known to doctors as myocardial infarctions, have some history with a drug called beta-blockers. Traditionally, beta-blockers have always been thought to be a useful option for reducing the risk of death and complications after a heart attack. This is based on the ol

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

Decade of Discovery: How a Journal Shaped the Fight Against Diseases

The world of medicine is constantly evolving, always striving to understand and combat infectious diseases. A decade ago, a journal was born to help in this mission. It was designed to be a beacon of excellence, a place where scientists could share their cutting-edge research and findings. Infecti

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Is Athletic Performance at Risk?

Sports around the world are more competitive than ever. Now, there is a new concern for athletes and sports doctors. The use of cannabis can affect how someone performs in sports. Professional co-curring concerns are beginning to emerge. In sports medicine, monitoring and maintaini

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Back Pain in Active Adults: More Than Just a Twinge

The Lumbar area is another word for the waist area. Do you know how many local people we know who complain of back pain? Many of these people are recreational athletes. There are many pathologies that cause issues with the lumbar areas. The number one cause is the stress that com

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Unmasking Acne: new paths to targeting breakouts

Acne is truly a bother, ranking as the 8th most common skin issue globally, teenagers and adults alike fall prey to the struggle. For some time, experts have noticed that unhealthy habits and improper diets can cause breakouts. Typically, these bothersome skin spots appear in areas rich in oil gland

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Do Eyes Need Balance, Too? The Story of Oxidative Balance Score and Glaucoma

Once upon a time, in the world of eye health, researchers started noticing a connection between Oxidative Balance and Glaucoma. Its an important topic since so many people around the world are impacted. To see why, take a look at Oxidative Balance Score (OBS). No it doesn't have anything to

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Beat the Cold: Zero-Heat-Flux Thermometry vs. Infrared Tympanic Monitoring

Have you ever wondered how doctors keep track of a patient's body temperature, despite all the fluctuations, during surgery? Well, it's a big deal because catching issues like hypothermia and malignant hyperthermia early on can make a huge difference. During major surgeries, anesthesia can caus

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Does the Ring-fold Add Up?

Imagine starting your life over with a fresh - slimmer you. Individuals with poor diets and other relevant risks went through Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery to achieve just that! Roux-en-Y gastric surgery disrupted the digestive tract and with less food intake, slimdown a model. It is general

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