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May 28 2025HEALTH

How Strong Are Those Rescue Screws?

In the world of medical tools, there are special screws called rescue screws. These screws are a lifesaver when regular screws fail during bone repairs. They come in different sizes and thread patterns. One type, called Bone Screw Fasteners, has a unique thread design. This design might give it a be

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May 28 2025HEALTH

Heart Failure and the Tricuspid Valve: A Hidden Danger

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It often starts with issues on the left side of the heart. This can lead to a problem called tricuspid regurgitation, or TR. TR happens when the tricuspid valve doesn't close properly. This allows blood to flow backward

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May 28 2025HEALTH

Can Computers Predict Cancer Spread?

In the world of medicine, there is a big push to use computers to predict how diseases will behave. One area where this is happening is with a type of cancer called nasopharyngeal carcinoma. This cancer starts in the upper part of the throat, behind the nose. Doctors often struggle to tell if it has

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May 27 2025HEALTH

The Platelet Puzzle in Intensive Care

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a high-stakes environment where quick decisions can mean the difference between life and death. One common practice in the ICU is the use of platelet transfusions. These transfusions are given to prevent bleeding complications in critically ill patients. However, the

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May 27 2025HEALTH

The Future of Medical AI: Beyond Simple Tests

Medical AI systems are becoming more advanced. They can handle a wide range of tasks. This is great, but there are some big questions. How do we know these systems are safe and useful? Right now, most tests use benchmarks. These benchmarks can have problems. They might use the same data that the AI

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May 26 2025EDUCATION

Medical students face a tough road

In the UK, Muslim medical students often deal with a lot of challenges. They face discrimination and microaggressions. This can make their time at university difficult. It can also affect how well they do in their studies. Many students say they don't get enough support from their schools. This can

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Acid Attacks: A Growing Menace in India

Acid attacks are a brutal form of violence. This involves throwing acid or harmful chemicals on someone's body to cause severe injuries or permanent scarring. It's a crime that's deeply rooted in societal issues like male dominance, gender prejudice, and disregard for the law. Over time, these attac

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Fixing Cartilage: The Power of Injectable Hydrogels

Cartilage repair is a tough job. Why? Because cartilage does not have blood vessels or cells. This makes it hard for the body to fix itself. But there is hope. Scientists are working on a solution using injectable hydrogels. These are like tiny, flexible sponges that can be injected into the body. T

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May 26 2025HEALTH

The Power of Smart Searches in Medical AI

The world of artificial intelligence has seen some amazing progress in text generation. This is true across many fields, including medicine. However, using these smart models in healthcare comes with big hurdles. Accuracy is crucial, and so is speed. Doctors need quick, reliable answers, especially

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Silk and Nature's Glue: A Smart Fix for Tummy Troubles

Abdominal wall defects are no joke. They can lead to serious health issues. So, finding a good way to fix them is a big deal. Usually, doctors use patches made from polymers. But these can cause problems like inflammation and rejection by the body. That's where the Silk@Extracellular Matrix (S@ECM)

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