Imagine having a part of your upper jaw removed because of a tumor. That's what happened to a 23-year-old woman. She had an ameloblastoma, a type of tumor that can damage your jawbone and even spread to your maxillary sinus. Doctors faced a big challenge: the area was scarred and stuck together, mak
Everyone heals differently, and it turns out that a patient's grit might play a big role in their recovery from knee surgery. Scientists have been digging into why some people bounce back quickly while others take longer. They've found that mental toughness, or resilience, can make a real difference
Imagine you're a cancer patient, and you decide to join a clinical trial. You might think it's a way to get the best possible treatment. But what if things don't go as planned? A study looked into how cancer patients feel after joining clinical trials. It found that about one in ten patients had reg
Over the past seven decades, the Chinese Journal of Stomatology has published around eighty articles focusing on the history of Chinese dental medicine. These articles can be divided into three main phases, reflecting shifts in both quantity and themes. Initially, the articles centered on dental his
Frontotemporal dementia, especially the behavioral variant (bvFTD), is known for its significant changes in personality and thinking skills. These changes often come with strong behavioral symptoms that can be tough for both patients and their caregivers. Surprisingly, unlike similar symptoms in pri
In a recent study, researchers looked into how various methods of adjusting MRI image brightness and contrast, along with different data batch sizes, influenced the accuracy and reliability of survival predictions for glioblastoma patients from multiple hospitals. They discovered that the way images
Medical students often struggle with learning from images that only show a few skin colors. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help by creating tailored images, but there's a problem: most AI training data comes from books that ignore darker skin tones. This means AI-generated images might not show di
Uterine fibroids can really mess up a woman's life. These small growths in the uterus can cause heavy periods, pain, and even make it hard to have kids. A study wanted to know how these fibroids were affecting women's quality of life. Women with uterine fibroids often face a lot of symptoms. Heavy
'Vanderpump Rules' fans are in for a surprise this season! The popular Bravo reality show is getting a big makeover, including a new cast for Season 12. But don't worry, some familiar faces will still be around. Scheana Shay, Tom Schwartz, and Lala Kent from 'Vanderpump Rules' will be joining the ca
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a nasty disease caused by a feline coronavirus. Diagnosing this illness can be tricky because the current methods aren't very accurate. A new approach called the FIP Effusion Index has been tested. This method combines a special ratio (albumin-to-globulin) with
