Picture this: Germany is suddenly dealing with a serious security crisis, either on home soil or far away. Hospitals must be ready to handle emergencies like violence, terrorism, or even war. Doctors could face a surge of injured patients needing surgery. Standard medical training won’t be enough. T
Back in the 1980s, doctors came up with a clever way to tackle liver complications caused by high pressure in the portal vein. This method, called transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS), involves creating a small passage in the liver using a needle. Over the years, the approach has be
When planning a big project, like constructing a bridge, you wouldn't just ask passersby if it's sturdy, right? You'd need measurements, tests, and lots of data. The same goes for knee surgeries. Doctors often rely on how patients feel after the surgery, which is known as patient-reported outcome me
Sex and gender can greatly influence how diseases show up, get diagnosed, and are treated. This is what sex- and gender-based medicine (SGBM) is all about. But how much do medical students and teachers know about these differences? That's what a recent survey wanted to find out. The study aimed to s
Artificial intelligence is making waves in the medical world, but when it comes to kidney health, its use is still in the early stages. One tool, Claude 3 Opus, is trying to change that. Scientists are testing how well this AI can spot kidney problems. It's like having a super-smart helper in the la
Acalabrutinib, a newer medication for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, is safer than older options. However, managing its side effects can be tricky. A group of French healthcare professionals—including hematologists, pharmacists, and doctors specializing in heart and skin issues—decided to find practi
Imagine being the person on the other end of the phone when someone calls about a stroke. That's the job of emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs). They're the first step in the stroke survival chain. They need to spot stroke patients quickly and get them help fast. But studies show they sometimes mis
In France, cannabis is a widely used but illicit substance. Recently, products like CBD, dubbed "cannabis light" or "cannabis well-being, " have hit the market. Simultaneously, the medical cannabis experiment began in March 2021. Cannabis can have beneficial effects, but it also comes with risks lik
Imagine you're a medical student studying for the Progress Test Medizin. You take the exam and get your numerical score, but wouldn't it be helpful to know more? Content-based feedback can provide insight into where you went wrong and right, serving as a study aid and revision tool. But how can we m
When it comes to raising money for medical needs online, first impressions really matter. A good image can draw people in and get them interested in donating. Researchers used smart computers to figure out what kinds of pictures work best. They looked at different images and found that certain types
