Imagine you’re designing a new prosthetic knee. Traditionally, you’d test it using human volunteers. But what if there was a cheaper, more efficient way? Enter the gait simulator! This study explored how to create one that’s both effective and affordable. They started by running simulations of a pro
Since the late 1960s, the United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries (USTUR) has been studying how radioactive elements like uranium and plutonium move through the human body. Now, they're focusing on the heart. This research, part of the Million Person Study, aims to estimate the radiation d
Imagine you have a close friend at work who feels discriminated against because of their age. Would that make you keep quiet about problems at your job? That's what a recent study found. Researchers looked at pairs of workers—one who felt age discrimination and the other who knew them well. They dis
Diabetes is a big problem around the world, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) has been on the rise for the past 30 years. Currently, doctors use many types of pills to help control blood sugar, like GLP-1 agonists, biguanides, and others. But scientists are now looking at new targets, like a protein called
As medical writing becomes more complex, patients struggle to understand crucial information. This study looked into using ChatGPT-4 to simplify neurology and neurosurgery abstracts and patient education materials. The goal was to see if ChatGPT-4 could make these texts easier to read while keeping
Ever wondered how scientists study coughs? Well, they use fancy equipment that's expensive and hard to get. But now, there's a new way! Some clever researchers have made a cough simulator using regular store-bought parts and 3D-printed pieces. This DIY tool is programmable and can control how fast a
Ever wondered how a biosimilar drug, like adalimumab-adbm, measures up to its reference product, adalimumab RP? This analysis dives into the immunogenicity of both medicines in patients dealing with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Crohn's disease (CD), and chronic plaque psoriasis (PsO). Known as the VOL
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making big waves in medical education. Large Language Models (LLMs), part of generative AI, can generate realistic conversations. This is super helpful for training future doctors and nurses. Imagine practicing patient interviews with AI simulating real-life situation
Healthcare simulations are no longer just about practicing CPR. They've become immersive experiences that teach crucial skills like teamwork, leadership, and patient safety. Unlike old-school methods, these simulations are custom-made to fit each hospital's needs. A small-town hospital has different
Did you know that inflammation in your bile ducts can sometimes look a lot like cancer? This can make it tough for doctors to manage the real deal—biliary tract cancer (BTC). But what if we told you that there's a genetic connection between these two? Scientists have been trying to figure out the mo
