Imagine you're about to have a nose job and doctors find something they weren't looking for. This happened to one patient who had a small growth in their frontal sinus, which is above your eyes. This growth, known as an osteoma, is the most common type of bone tumor. It's important to catch these ea
In the beginning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists couldn't predict its long-term effects. Fast forward to early 2021, and doctors encountered an intriguing case. A patient was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and it was strongly suggested that this deadly blood cancer could be
Have you ever wondered how tiny particles like cells can be moved around in tiny tubes? Scientists often use something called acoustofluidics to do this. It's like using sound to control the dance of these particles. One common tool for this is a microchannel made of a material called polydimethylsi
On Thursday afternoon, a Ford truck crashed into a business inside a strip mall in Miller Place, New York. The Suffolk County police responded to a 911 call reporting the incident around 2:35 p. m. The driver of the truck suffered a medical emergency just before the collision, which occurred on Rout
In the United States, health insurance doesn't guarantee affordable care, especially for older adults. While most Americans over 65 have Medicare, high out-of-pocket costs still make healthcare difficult to afford. A study by The Commonwealth Fund compared the U. S. with nine other wealthy countries
Ever wondered how medical research gets checked before it's published in big journals? Guess what? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now lending a hand. You might ask, "How can AI understand complex medical papers? " Well, AI isn't replacing human experts, but it's helping them out. Think of AI as a s
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
You might think that medical schools are full of students from all walks of life, but that's not quite the case. Despite years of trying, there's still a big gap when it comes to students from lower income backgrounds. Why is this happening? Well, it's a mix of old problems and new ones too. But let
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a well-known Democrat, has caused a stir by backing Donald Trump. His views on medical science, which challenge mainstream experts, have drawn the support of some voters who lost trust in doctors and scientists during the Covid-19 pandemic. People like Savannah Fisher from Fl
Magic Johnson, the former NBA superstar, has been living with HIV for 33 years. Back in the day, when he was just 31, he had to walk away from basketball, a sport he loved. His peers' reactions and the initial hardships weren't easy. But today, on World AIDS Day, he shared some great news. He credit
