Bioelectronics is a big deal. It's all about tiny gadgets that talk to your nerves and other body parts. The idea is to help people feel better, but there's a catch. These gadgets need to last and work well over time. That's not always easy in the messy, ever-changing world inside our bodies. So, w
Sports are fun and keep us healthy, but sometimes, they can be dangerous. Some athletes suddenly collapse and die while playing. This is rare, but it happens. Doctors think tiny changes in the heart might be the cause. The heart is a muscle. Like any muscle, it can change with exercise. But sometim
Doctors and scientists face a big challenge. They must treat infections effectively. But they also need to consider what is fair and safe for patients. This is where ethics play a crucial role. Ethics act as a compass. They help people make decisions that are right and just. In the medical field, e
Older adults often have many health issues. Doctors in family medicine are trying to make care better for them. They focus on what each person needs. This is called patient-centered care. A recent study looked at how well this works. The study found that when doctors listen and understand their old
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
High blood pressure is a big problem. It affects many people, especially in the Black community. Current telemedicine programs are not working well for Black patients. Why? Maybe because they don't get enough help with self-care. Or maybe their social needs are not being met. A new idea is being te
In Austria, there's a growing interest in alternative vet care, often called Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM). This approach combines traditional treatments with alternative methods to improve animal health. But how much is it really used in Austrian vet practices? A recent study took a
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a tough opponent, but stem cell transplants can be a game-changer for many patients. Over the last ten years, doctors have gotten better at spotting who might not do well after a transplant. This is thanks to new predictive tools that help tailor treatments to each pe
Over the past decade, China has been fine-tuning how it approves new traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). The goal? To make the process better suit the unique nature of these treatments. This effort has led to some interesting changes in what counts as solid evidence for approval. Before the refor
Tendons can be tricky to heal. They often take a long time to recover, and sometimes they don't heal properly. But what if there's a better way to fix them? Researchers have been working on a new method using special materials and stem cells to help tendons heal faster and better. They used a speci
