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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Mixing Up Moods: When Doctors Get It Wrong

Doctors who aren't mental health experts often mix up depression and delirium. This can lead to people being unfairly labeled as depressed when they're not. It can also mean that real cases of delirium get overlooked. A study looked at medical records from different places to see how often this happ

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

IoT in Healthcare: A Secure Way to Monitor Patients

IoT devices are small sensors that can do big things. They are used in many areas, like e-Health, smart cities, and assisted living. These devices have limited power, memory, and computing capabilities. This makes security a big challenge. One area where IoT is making a big impact is healthcare. Th

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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

Brain's Blueprint: Lessons from Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a complex puzzle. It alters the brain's layout and operations. Researchers have been piecing together clues. They examined various brain scans. Some scans focused on the brain's physical form. Others observed its activity during rest. The findings were intriguing. The hippocampus, a vit

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Aug 09 2025HEALTH

A Rare Groin Mystery in Pregnancy

A 34-year-old pregnant woman found a lump in her groin. It was not painful, but it did not go away. She had no other symptoms. Doctors thought it was a type of hernia called an inguinal hernia. They even scheduled surgery to fix it. But during the operation, they found something else. It was a rare

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Leg Swelling: Understanding a Common Health Issue

Leg swelling might not sound serious, but it can be a sign of something called chronic venous insufficiency. This is a condition where the veins in the legs struggle to send blood back to the heart. It's pretty common, especially in adults over 70. The problem starts when the tiny valves in the vei

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Jul 14 2025HEALTH

Melanoma's Sneaky Trick: When Cancer Looks Like Something Else

Melanoma is a tricky cancer. It can change its appearance. This makes it hard to spot. Sometimes, it looks like other types of tumors. This is especially true when it shows up in unusual places, like the parotid gland. This gland is near the ear. It helps with chewing and swallowing. Doctors face a

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Jul 14 2025HEALTH

Back Pain and AI: A Smarter Way to Diagnose

Back pain is a big deal. It makes life hard for many people and costs a lot of money to treat. Often, doctors use MRI scans to figure out if a slipped disc is causing the pain. But MRI machines aren't everywhere, and they can be expensive. So, what's the alternative? AI, or artificial intelligence,

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Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Hidden Infections: The Role of Advanced Scans in the ER

In the fast-paced world of emergency rooms, pinpointing the source of an infection can be a real puzzle. This is especially true when patients arrive with symptoms that don't quite fit any clear pattern. A recent study took a closer look at how well a specific type of scan, known as a thoraco-abdomi

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Spotting Brain Injuries After Heart Stops: A New Clue

When the heart stops, the brain can get hurt from lack of oxygen. Doctors use special brain scans to check for damage. Normally, a part of the brain called the precentral cortex looks darker on these scans. But in some cases, it doesn't look dark anymore. This change might mean the brain got hurt fr

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Heart Checks for Athletes: Can They Train While Waiting?

Athletes often go through heart screenings before they start training. These checks help spot any potential heart issues. But what happens when the results are not clear? Should the athlete keep training while waiting for more tests? Heart problems can be serious. That's why these screenings are im

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