A groundbreaking study has shown that people with a type of blindness called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can now see again, thanks to a tiny eye implant and smart glasses. This isn't a full cure, but it's a big step forward. The implant is super small, just 2-by-2 millimeters, and it's ma
A new company is making waves in the world of blindness treatment. They're using a tiny implant to help people see again. The implant, called PRIMA, is about the size of a pinhead. It's placed under the retina, the part of the eye that processes light. The implant works with a special pair of glasse
Peanuts, once a no-go for babies, are now a superhero in preventing allergies. A new study shows that since doctors started recommending early peanut introduction, around 60, 000 kids have dodged peanut allergies. This shift began in 2015 when research proved that giving peanut products to infants c
A small but mighty device is changing lives for people who have lost their sight. This isn't science fiction; it's happening right now. A group of patients, who were once blind, can now read and enjoy activities they thought were gone forever. The secret? A tiny microchip implanted in their eyes. T
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has just welcomed 100 new members, a mix of 90 regular and 10 international members. These new additions are recognized for their outstanding achievements and commitment to service in the fields of health and medicine. The NAM is known for its rigorous selecti
ChatGPT has become a hot topic in medical education, especially for teaching clinical reasoning skills. One way to test this is through Script Concordance Tests (SCTs), which check how well someone can make decisions when things are uncertain. Recently, four versions of ChatGPT—3. 5, 4, 4o, and 5—we
Prostate cancer is a big deal. Doctors need to match up images from MRI scans and tissue samples to figure out the best way to treat it. But doing this by hand takes a lot of time and isn't always accurate. That's where AI comes in. A new AI model called SE-ResNet-TPS is designed to do this matchin
A recent trend on social media suggests that taping your mouth shut while sleeping can improve sleep quality and reduce snoring. However, experts warn that this practice is not only unnecessary but potentially dangerous. The idea behind mouth taping is to encourage nasal breathing, which is general
Flu season is here, and it's important to know how to protect yourself and others. The flu can be serious, causing millions of illnesses, hospitalizations, and even deaths each year. In New York City alone, thousands of people lose their lives to the flu and pneumonia combined every year. Last year,
Walking might look easy, but it's a complex process. To study and improve walking, experts use clinical gait analysis (CGA). This method breaks down walking into detailed parts. However, small errors can lead to big issues. One common mistake is not correctly identifying when the foot first touches
