Medical school is tough, and it can really affect students' mental health. In the Philippines, a unique tool has been made to see how well students deal with all that stress. It's not just about homework or tests, but also their personal lives. The idea is to give teachers a better way to support st
Blood-contacting medical devices often trigger immune responses, leading to blood clots and cell overgrowth. Creating special textures on these devices to prevent these issues is a major challenge. Scientists have developed a unique titanium surface with tiny bumps and grooves, which are incredibly
Between 1956 and 1962, the Escola Paulista de Medicina in Brazil received significant funding from the Rockefeller Foundation. This financial support aimed to modernize the school's medical training programs. The focus was on enhancing knowledge in basic sciences, improving clinical practice, and es
Before computers, learning about the human body was hands-on and fun. In the 1500s, German illustrator Vogtherr created "fugitive sheets, " which were like early pop-up books for the body. These drawings had paper flaps that could be lifted to reveal what's inside. They became so popular that many s
Chronic low back pain can be a real pain, and how it's treated often depends on what's causing it. One common culprit is multifidus dysfunction. Enter restorative neurostimulation, a treatment designed to tackle this specific issue. A recent study, called RESTORE, compared this approach to the best
Living in a long-term care (LTC) home means heavy reliance on others for daily tasks due to physical and mental challenges. What's tricky is that medical treatment isn't always what residents want. It can make them uncomfortable with little benefit. This is where predictive models can help LTC provi
Imagine if doctors didn't just look at your weight to figure out if you're obese. An international group has come up with a new way to define obesity that focuses on body fat and medical issues, not just weight. This means the old method, called B. M. I. , might be changed to just a starting point f
You've probably heard about the Wolverine cutting balloon catheter, a helpful tool for doctors treating tough-to-treat blockages in our heart's arteries. But even the best tools can have complications. This is where the MAUDE database comes in. It's like a big book where doctors and manufacturers re
Wildfires are wreaking havoc in Los Angeles, challenging the healthcare system. Hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes are under strain. Medical facilities are closing, and routine appointments are canceled. Healthcare workers, like oncologist Ravi Salgia, are putting their duties first, even when th
Abusive head trauma, a severe child abuse injury, is a major killer of young kids. Doctors often rely on basic patient info from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to spot these cases. But what if there's more to the story? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) can dig deeper in
