Doctors today often treat Muslim patients. Islam has rules that affect what medicines they can take. For example, many Muslims avoid alcohol and pork products. This guide looks at how Islamic beliefs mix with medicine. It gives examples of common drugs that might not be okay for Muslims. The guide
Scientists have been using a powerful new tool to fight cancer. Now, they are testing it on a different kind of battle: rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This therapy, called CAR-T cell treatment, gives immune cells superpowers to fight diseases. In RA, the body's defense system turns against itself, causi
A study looked at two ways to fix a kidney problem in babies. The problem is called ureteropelvic junction obstruction, or UPJO. This happens when the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder gets blocked. The study compared two types of surgery. One is called laparoscopic pyeloplasty
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a tricky condition to diagnose. It often hides in plain sight, making it hard for doctors to pin down. One tool they use is the Captopril Challenge Test (CCT). Patients prefer it because it's straightforward. However, the best way to conduct this test remains uncertain.
Measles is back with a vengeance in the U. S. In the first half of 2025, cases have already skyrocketed past the previous year's total. Over 1, 277 people have been infected, with the majority of cases tied to a massive outbreak in west Texas. This isn't just a small blip. The virus is highly conta
The New York Yankees are facing a tough situation with Clarke Schmidt's likely Tommy John surgery. This means he'll be out for the rest of this season and probably most of the next one. The team is now scrambling to figure out how to fill this big gap in their starting rotation. Schmidt has been a
AI is making big waves in healthcare. It's not just about robots and sci-fi stuff. This tech is helping doctors spot diseases earlier and treat patients better. For example, AI can look at medical images and find cancer before it spreads. It's like having a super-smart assistant that never gets tire
A recent study dug into how different blood cell types and fat levels might affect death rates in people on hemodialysis. The research looked at data from just four places in one country. That's a pretty small group. Plus, it didn't consider important stuff like how people live, their mental health,
Doctors often need help deciding when to order scans like X-rays or MRIs. A tool called a clinical decision support system (CDSS) is designed to assist with these choices. The MIDAS trial tested one such tool, ESR iGuide, in four big German hospitals. But using new tech in hospitals isn't easy. The
Doctors and patients often have different views on time and risk. This can change how treatments are chosen and how well people get better. But we don't know much about how these differences affect health. A recent study looked at how doctors and regular people see time and risk. It also checked if
