Ever wondered whether surgery or lifestyle changes could be a game changer for obesity and diabetes? This is exactly what a recent study has explored. And yes, the results are quite insightful. Metabolic bariatric surgery, or MBS, has become quite popular. People who have type 2 diabetes a
Burnout is a major concern for those working in intensive care. Doctors in South Korea are facing serious challenges that affect their well-being and quality of patient care. To tackle this, a survey was organized by the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine. The survey was spread across
Imagine a virus, it's so common that most people have no idea. This is the Epstein-Barr virus. It is called the ""miscast"", because it can cause the "sickies" , or no problems at all. Some people unfortunately get unlucky, by the virus triggers the production of proteins. These proteins a
Ever heard of something called patellar tendinopathy? It's a fancy name for an injury in the knee, which is pretty common. Coping with a knee injury like patellar tendinopathy can be a real pain! Patients will go looking for handy information to get themselves better faster. Imagine this
Imagine dealing with a condition that can make your head hurt and cause unexpected vision issues. This is the reality for people with Giant Cell Arteritis. One medication, tocilizumab has come out on the market to help with this. First off, what makes giant cell arteritis so tricky? Usually,
In a gym in Iowa, a 20-year-old woman named Jazmin, known for her fitness routine, faced a frightening incident. She had a very few mouthfuls of a energy drink Ghost while she was doing her exercises. Shortly after, while performing a deadlift with her boyfriend, she experienced a sudden onset of di
Xtalpi, a Hong Kong-listed company, is making waves in the tech world. It started with a bang in 2016. Wen Shuhao, the company's cofounder and chairman, and his team participated in a blind test. The challenge was to predict the 3D structure of molecules. These molecules show how effective a drug ca
Imagine this: a famous rapper, known for his flashy lifestyle and hit songs, finds himself in a prison cell. This isn't a music video, but reality for Sean "Diddy" Combs. He's been locked up, awaiting a serious trial. Late one Thursday night, something unusual happened. Combs was quietly mo
The field of medical surveillance has definitely changed with the tech helping us check up on ourselves despite sitting at a desk and not moving from all day. Devices are now sticky, swallowable pills, and come in different sizes. If you're wondering if you are ready make way for the explosive tech
Nuclear medicine has been revolutionized by many people and institutions. The Japanese Society of Nuclear Medicine (JSNM) is one of them. This year, JSNM marks its 60th year of existence. It is dedicated to exploring new ways to diagnose and treat diseases through nuclear techniques. This organiza
