People often dream of becoming doctors, but why? It's not just about the prestige or the white coat. A recent study explored the real reasons behind this career choice. The aim was to see if what people say aligns with what they truly feel. Honesty can be an issue here. Some applicants might say wh
Burns are nasty injuries. They hurt a lot and take a long time to heal. For over 20 years, doctors have been using something called CAMPs. These are like fake skin or tissue. They help burns heal faster. But not everyone agrees on how well they work or if they are worth the money. There are over 75
Recent findings have shown a surprising tie between blood sugar and the health of the aorta, the main blood vessel from the heart. Researchers looked at five blood sugar factors: type 2 diabetes, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, glycated hemoglobin, and post-meal glucose. Higher levels of these fac
Sleep apnea might seem like just a noisy nighttime nuisance, but it's more than that. It's a serious condition that can affect your brain health. New research shows that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is linked to tiny bleeds in the brain. These bleeds, called microbleeds, become more co
Lung neuroendocrine neoplasms, or NENs, are not a single type of tumor but a group of different ones. This group includes well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs). Even though doctors have known about these tumors for a long time, they still find them tri
Humans stand out among primates because they walk on two legs. This ability didn't just happen by chance. It turns out, two small changes in our DNA played a big role in this unique trait. Researchers recently made an exciting discovery. They found that these genetic tweaks altered how a key hip bo
In early 2023, a powerful earthquake hit the southeastern regions of Turkey and Syria. The disaster caused widespread damage and resulted in a significant number of casualties. In response, various countries, including Norway, sent medical aid. Norway's military played a crucial role in this effort.
A fresh heart treatment is spreading across the US. This treatment, called mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER), is getting attention. The goal is to make sure it reaches as many people as possible without losing quality. The study looked at how this treatment is spreading. It checked
A mother's relentless pursuit of justice has led to a significant verdict in Maine. Lyndsey Sutherland, the mother of 15-year-old Jasmine Vincent, was awarded $25 million after a jury found that Mid Coast Medical Group's negligence contributed to her daughter's death. The verdict came after a brief
Health insurers are pointing fingers at hospitals for using AI to boost their bills. They claim this is a big reason why their costs are going up. But is this really the whole story? Insurers are now using their own AI to fight back. They say hospitals are using AI to code and bill in ways that dri
