Spreading know-how among doctors and medical imaging pros is super important. It can big-time boost the care cancer patients get. But like everything, certain things can either help or block this sharing. We're talking about folks on the team, the department they're in, and the tech they use. Figuri
Ever thought about what happens if a tiny pathway in the heart is left open during surgery? It might seem minor, but this could potentially cause a problem called pulmonary coarctation. This is like a squeezing in the blood vessels that go to the lungs. Scientists are keeping a close eye on a speci
Kidney transplants are the best option for people with advanced kidney disease. They also save healthcare costs. But, these patients need special care from doctors who know a lot about transplants. These are called transplant nephrologists. They have to know a lot about checking if patients are good
NASA hasn't yet revealed why one of the SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts was hospitalized after returning from the International Space Station (ISS) last month. The astronauts, including NASA's Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Russia's Alexander Grebenkin, splashed down off Florida's co
After a long stint on the International Space Station, three NASA astronauts from the SpaceX Crew-8 mission are set to talk about their experience in a NASA news conference. Dr. Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, and Jeanette Epps will answer questions from reporters. The fourth crew member, Russian
In the sunny month of January 1925, the Annaes Brasileiros de Dermatologia e Syphilografia was born. A hundred years later, it's now known as Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia (ABD). Back then, a few smart pioneers likely couldn't imagine how strong the Brazilian Society of Dermatology would become.
In the world of cancer treatment, totally implantable venous access devices, or chemoports, are becoming more common. These devices are used to deliver long-term chemotherapy. However, things can go wrong, as seen in a recent case where a device was accidentally placed in the subclavian artery inste
In a historic move, Nebraska voters have decided to keep the state's current abortion restrictions in place. They voted to enshrine a ban on abortions after 12 weeks in the state constitution. This ban, passed by the state legislature last year, allows exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or when t
CVS Health had a mixed third quarter, with increased medical costs hurting profits. This is the first report under new CEO David Joyner, who's trying to turn things around. The company expects these costs to stay high until the end of the year. They wouldn't give a formal outlook, but will share som
Inquis Medical, a company focused on improving medical devices, just got a big boost. They've raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. The lead investor is Marshall Wace, a globally recognized firm. Existing investors like ShangBay Capital and EnPointe Ventures also chipped in. This money wil
