How are life-saving treatments chosen? When governments decide which medicines to evaluate, they often overlook rare diseases. Most health plans focus on treatments that help large groups, leaving small patient communities behind. Rare disease drugs, called orphan medicinal products, rarely get fair
AI isn’t replacing doctors, but it’s becoming a helpful tool in cancer care. A big study looked at how AI helps with something called "organ at risk contouring" – basically drawing clear maps around healthy parts of the body that shouldn’t get too much radiation during treatment. These maps are cruc
For years, women in Siloam Springs and nearby towns had to travel to get basic women’s health care. The closest options vanished in December when the local women’s center shut down after nearly three decades. That gap is now filled by a newly expanded clinic on Progress Avenue. The building used to
When ankles keep giving out, pain isn’t just something you feel—it actually changes how strong and precise those wobbly joints can be. People with chronic ankle instability often notice their muscles don’t work as well when pain is around. This isn’t just about feeling stiff; it’s about how the brai
A cruise ship outbreak recently put hantavirus in the spotlight, but this virus isn’t new or common. It spreads when people breathe in dust contaminated by rodent droppings or urine, usually in enclosed spaces like cabins or storage areas. While rare, the infection can turn serious quickly. Health t
Brugada Syndrome is a rare heart issue passed down in families. It can cause dangerous heart rhythms, especially when certain triggers are present. Common triggers include high body temperature, certain medications used in hospitals, and even natural body reactions like strong relaxation responses.
Medical device companies often struggle to meet strict rules while still getting products out quickly. ISO 13485 is a standard that ensures quality and safety in medical devices, but following it can slow things down. Some firms try to cut corners, risking mistakes. Others get stuck in paperwork, de
The HEART framework is a new way to improve medical artificial intelligence that helps students learn about high blood pressure. Instead of letting the computer give one answer, HEART lets it look up many pieces of information and then combine them. This approach is called “retrieval‑augmented
Brandon Patterson, a 41-year-old man paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash, is testing something futuristic: a brain-computer interface. Unlike most tech that tracks movement signals, his setup implants electrodes in a part of his brain linked to decision-making. Researchers hope this appr
Around four in every ten people caring for those with memory loss have seen surprising moments of sharpness. That's what a large nationwide study discovered after surveying nearly 6, 000 caregivers and family members. These brief returns to clarity happen to patients with Alzheimer's or other memor
