Orthopaedic surgery is a demanding field. It requires long hours and intense focus. But what happens when residents become parents? The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has set a standard. They require at least six weeks of paid leave for residents and fellows. This leave
Doctors deal with a lot of X-ray images. They need to spot new diseases. But they also need to remember old ones. This is tricky. It's like trying to learn a new language while not forgetting your mother tongue. Computers face the same problem. They can learn new things. But they often forget old in
In a heartwarming show of support, top financial advisors and their firms came together to donate $1. 5 million to a cause close to many hearts: finding a cure for childhood brain cancer. This generous contribution will go towards a groundbreaking clinical trial for a vaccine therapy that could chan
Imagine a system designed to protect you, but sometimes it goes rogue. That's what happens in autoimmune diseases. These conditions occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Lupus, often called the disease of 1, 000 faces, is one such condition. It can cause a wide rang
Medical schools rely heavily on donated human bodies. These bodies are essential for teaching anatomy and surgical skills. Yet, there's a significant gap between the number of bodies needed and those available. Donated bodies help medical students understand the human body. They also allow doctors
Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) is a surgery that needs careful planning. Doctors need to know exactly where the lymphatic vessels are. This study looked at two methods to find these vessels before surgery: high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) and indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent lymphography. HF
A couple who had been trying to have a baby for 20 years finally succeeded with the help of a new AI technology. The man had a very low sperm count, making it hard to find healthy sperm for fertilization. But now, a new method called STAR uses AI to scan semen samples and find viable sperm. The STA
For years, people have been told to accept weight gain, low energy, and other health issues as normal parts of life. But a new program called XMD Wellness is challenging that idea. Launched on November 4, 2025, this program combines medical science with personalized care to help people manage their
Breast density can make it tough to spot cancer on mammograms. That's why researchers decided to compare two methods: the usual mammogram and a newer one called contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM). They wanted to see if CESM could handle dense breasts better. Dense breasts have more gland
A big change is happening at the UH Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. The South Pavilion is getting a new name. It will now be called the Carol and John Fountain Pavilion. This is all because of a generous donation from Carol and John Fountain. This donation is part of a larger fundraising campaig
