Ever thought that your eyes' reaction to movies could help doctors spot visual issues? Well, it's possible! Traditional methods for checking if you can see well in all parts of your vision (called visual field) involve complex tests that might be hard for kids or people with thinking challenges. But
Long COVID, often called the aftermath of COVID-19, affects a significant chunk of people who had the virus. We're talking about 10-20% of those who initially got sick. This condition can show up as lingering symptoms or new ones that pop up months later. Since it's a relatively new phenomenon, scie
Everyone knows cancer is scary. But did you know some patients with advanced bile duct cancer might have a special warning sign on their X-rays? This warning is all about fat. You might think fat is just fat, but scientists are finding out that the type of fat around your tummy can say a lot. When t
Scientists recently explored if DNA from cancer cells floating in a patient's blood could predict who might relapse after surgery. They focused on biliary tract cancers, which form in the bile ducts, and aimed to check two main things. First, they wanted to see if this DNA could tell who might have
When cartilage in the knee gets damaged, it's tough to fix. One common surgery, called osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCA), involves replacing the damaged part with healthy tissue from a donor. But, what happens if this surgery doesn't work out the first time? That's the question researche
Imagine a portable gaming device that takes you back to the golden era of arcade games. Atari's new GameStation Go does just that with its built-in trackball, spinner, and number pad. This isn't your typical handheld gaming system; it's a trip down memory lane for gamers who grew up before the 1990s
Every year, over 60 million people face traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), leading to significant health issues and even death. Managing these injuries is tough, with a heavy toll on individuals and society. For the past couple of decades, there's been a rise in clinical trials focusing on neurocriti
Young adults' ability to think about their own thinking, a skill known as metacognition, may be influenced by what they eat, how much they move, and how well they sleep. This capacity, which includes strategies like planning or monitoring one's thoughts, might vary with physical activity, diet, and
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major problem worldwide, affecting countless people. Yet, awareness and understanding of CKD are low, causing late diagnosis and poor management. Traditional education methods like talking to doctors or using leaflets aren’t enough, especially when nursing staff is
Digital health technology, or DHT, promises to transform healthcare by cutting costs and boosting care quality. But the industry is a complex web of stakeholders and strict rules. In the European Union, medical devices face tough regulations, while new ways to pay for DHTs are emerging. This makes c
