Have you ever thought about how pets like dogs and cats can help us understand and treat human diseases? These furry friends are actually becoming important models in translational medicine. Unlike lab animals like mice and rats, pets naturally get diseases similar to humans, such as diabetes, cance
Ever wondered how your body might react to a medicine before you take it? That's where personalized medicine comes in. By combining pharmacogenomics (studying how your genes affect your response to drugs) with nanotechnology, scientists are creating something called nano-enabled pharmacogenomics. Th
Fighting cancer is tough, and in India, technology is making it a bit easier. Palliative care isn't about curing cancer, but it sure can make life better. Telemedicine is a big deal here. Patients can chat with doctors online, saving time, money, and energy. It's like having a doctor visit without l
Ever wondered how technology could help people with Parkinson's disease (PD) feel stronger and more independent? A fascinating study explored this very question. They wanted to know if a special telemedicine program could help reduce frailty in folks with PD. This program brought together experts fr
Have you ever wondered how doctors keep up with the latest in genetics? An interesting study looked into how an online course is helping medical professionals learn more about genetic medicine. The goal? To see if this course is really making a difference in what they know. Genomic literacy, that's
When young athletes get injured, doctors have to be extra careful. One of the major injuries they deal with is a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This is especially true for kids who are still growing. Research shows that these young athletes are more likely to have surgery failures if certain
You might be surprised to learn that scientists are turning to old drugs to combat COVID-19. Medicines like chloroquine, ivermectin, and remdesivir are being explored as potential weapons against the new coronavirus. These drugs aren't fresh off the assembly line, but they could be mighty effective
Simulating medical images with nuclear detectors, known as Monte Carlo simulation codes like SIMIND, are really handy tools for scientists. This study was all about checking if SIMIND could be a good substitute for real nuclear medicine experiments. They used a cardiac phantom, called HL, which is l
When it comes to healthcare, patients from religious minorities like Orthodox Judaism and Islam might encounter unique struggles. They have to balance their beliefs with the principles of Western medicine. This exploration dives into the similarities between these faiths' approaches to medical ethic
In April 2023, Cochrane introduced RevMan Web, a digital platform designed to streamline systematic reviews and meta-analyses, particularly for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This initiative aims to tackle common pitfalls in TCM reviews, such as lumping different treatments together without con
