President Donald Trump is likely to sign an executive order soon. This order could make cannabis more accessible. It might also change how it's classified and used in healthcare. The order could move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This would put it in the same category as Tylenol with co
The Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque is a place of mixed reviews among veterans. Some have had less than stellar experiences, while others find the care to be decent. A few even sing its praises. It's important to note that each VA hospital has its own way of doing things, with uni
AI is growing fast. It's not just a trend anymore. People are starting to see real benefits. ChatGPT, for example, got 800 million users in just two months. That's way faster than the telephone or the internet. But what's next? Experts think AI will become more practical in 2026. It won't be just a
A former manager at Harvard Medical School's morgue has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a shocking crime. Cedric Lodge, who worked at the morgue for over 20 years, stole body parts from cadavers donated for research and education. He then sold these stolen remains to collectors. Lodge's
In the world of medical imaging, a new hero is emerging. This hero is called 68Ga-FAPI. It's better at finding trouble in the liver than the older hero, 18F-FDG. This is big news for people who have problems with their bile ducts. Recently, doctors saw this in action. A 38-year-old man came in with
The elephant apple tree, a tropical powerhouse, has been a staple in traditional medicine for centuries. This isn't just any ordinary plant; it's loaded with beneficial compounds like flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and triterpenoids. These compounds are like the tree's secret weapons, offering a ran
A 45-year-old father of two, who had disabilities, lost his life due to sepsis. This happened because he did not get the right medicine on time. He was in the hospital for 34 hours without the antibiotics he needed. This was found by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) in a recent
PET radiotracers are making waves in the medical world, especially in cancer, brain, and heart studies. These special tools help doctors see what's happening inside the body at a tiny level. They are not just for looking at structures but also for understanding how diseases work and how treatments a
Osteopathic medical students often choose their path for various reasons. They might like the focus on the body's structure and movement. Or perhaps they prefer the teaching style. But, if they want to become orthopaedic surgeons, they face more challenges than their allopathic peers. First, there
Lung disease is a serious issue, impacting countless lives globally. The usual treatments aren't always easy to get or fit into people's busy lives. That's where digital health tools come in. These high-tech solutions have shown some impressive results in a recent study. The study compared digital h
