People looking to fix their knee cartilage have a lot of questions. A recent study dug into what they're searching for online. They focused on a specific treatment called MACI. This is a fancy way of fixing knee cartilage using a patient's own cells. The study looked at over a thousand questions an
Patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) often face a tough situation as they approach the end of their lives. These devices can deliver shocks to keep the heart beating, but when the time comes, these shocks might not be helpful. In fact, they can cause unnecessary pain and disc
People with hip and knee osteoarthritis often have wrong ideas about their condition. They think surgery is the only way out. But doctors say exercise and weight loss should come first. A recent study looked at how an online course changed these beliefs. The course lasted four weeks. People could d
Dentists now have a new tool to help patients grasp their oral health better. VideaHealth and Henry Schein One have teamed up to create the Impact Panel. This feature is part of the Detect AI experience for Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend users. It uses AI to show patients their dental issues in real tim
A recent project tackled a big problem: making health information about rare diseases easier to understand. The team built a smart tool that uses a special kind of AI to answer questions about neurocutaneous syndromes. These are complex conditions that affect the skin and brain. The tool was tested
Patients about to undergo brain surgery often feel overwhelmed and confused. This is because they don't always understand what's happening or what they need to do. Doctors and nurses usually explain things, but sometimes it's not enough. Printed materials can help, but they're not always easy to und
Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a big deal for older folks, with a whopping 68% affected. Surgery can help, but it's not a walk in the park, with complications happening in up to half of the cases. Teaching patients about what to expect is super important, but doctors are busy, and time is limited.
In Turkey, a study was done to figure out what hand surgery patients need to know before they leave the hospital. The goal was to help them recover better at home. The focus was on people who had surgery and could go home the same day. Hand surgery can be scary, and knowing what to do after is impo
Healthcare is always looking for ways to make patients smarter about their treatment. This can make them happier and healthier. It can also save money. But giving patients too much info at once can be a problem. Traditional ways of sharing info, like booklets, often fail. Videos are a good idea
TikTok is a massive hit, with over a billion people using it every month. It's a place where trends spread like wildfire. One trend that's been gaining traction is about a condition called retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction, or RCPD. This is a fancy way of saying there's a problem with the muscl
