Parkinson's disease is a tough condition to manage. Over the years, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a common treatment. But, there wasn't a clear plan for how to take care of patients after the surgery. This is where a group of experts stepped in. They decided to create a standard way to ma
Smartwatches have become more than just gadgets for counting steps. Over the years, they have evolved to include health features that claim to detect serious conditions like atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea. The latest addition is the ability to flag hypertension, a condition that affects about h
Researchers have been looking into spun citrate samples as a possible way to measure platelets. This could be a big deal because it might make the process easier and more accurate. But is it really necessary to change the way we do things? Right now, the usual method involves collecting blood and t
People who need bone implants want something that works well with their body. New technology is making this possible. Researchers have developed a special way to create implants using a plastic called PEEK. This isn't just any PEEK. It's made with a method called fused strand deposition. This method
The new millennium brought big changes to body sculpting. Dermatologic Surgery kicked things off in 2000 with a deep dive into the evolution of liposuction. This technique had already made waves, but the journal highlighted how far it had come. It was a game-changer, reshaping how people thought abo
Papillary thyroid cancer, or PTC, is a common type of thyroid cancer. Most people with PTC live for at least 10 years after treatment. But sometimes, the cancer can come back. This is called recurrence. It happens in about 4. 3% to 35% of cases. When PTC comes back, it often spreads to nearby lymph
The world of gene editing is buzzing with excitement. Two companies, Crispr Therapeutics and Intellia Therapeutics, are making waves with their latest findings. Their stocks are on the rise, thanks to promising results in treating high cholesterol and a rare swelling disorder. Crispr Therapeutics s
In the world of heart health, a new player has emerged. This player is called zalunfiban. It's a special kind of medicine. It's designed to help people who are having a certain type of heart attack. This type is known as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI for short. Zalunfiban is
Ever wonder if your hand shape says something about you? Researchers have been looking into this idea. They focused on the ratio of the second and fourth fingers, known as the 2D:4D ratio. This ratio is different in men and women and may be linked to how much testosterone you were exposed to before
In a family with unusually low cholesterol levels, scientists found a unique genetic clue. This family had a rare gene variant that might explain their condition. The variant is in a gene called ANGPTL3. This gene is not often linked to low cholesterol, making this discovery quite interesting. Rese
