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Heart Health on the Go: A Look at Germany's Telemedicine Adventure

December 5, 2024

Telemedicine for chronic heart failure (CHF) has been a game-changer. The idea started in the late 1990s, but it was in the 2010s that big studies showed real benefits like better outcomes and lower costs. Germany's journey with telemedicine for CHF has been a long one, with tech advances and policy

politics

Why Some Democrats are Siding with Trump

December 2, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a well-known Democrat, has caused a stir by backing Donald Trump. His views on medical science, which challenge mainstream experts, have drawn the support of some voters who lost trust in doctors and scientists during the Covid-19 pandemic. People like Savannah Fisher from Fl

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The Power of Biomaterials in Neural Regeneration

December 2, 2024

Did you know that our bodies produce tiny molecules called reactive oxygen species (ROS) during normal oxygen metabolism? These molecules can act as messengers, influencing various processes in the body. However, when there are too many ROS, they can cause big problems, especially in the brain and n

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Chinese Medicine and Autophagy: A New Hope for Chronic Liver Disease

December 1, 2024

Chronic liver disease is a growing concern worldwide. Our fast-paced lives and improving standards of living have contributed to an increase in these conditions. Modern medicine is still struggling to find effective treatments due to the complex causes of these diseases. One promising area of resear

science

Seeing Medicines in Action

December 1, 2024

Picture this: scientists are finding clever ways to follow medicines as they journey through cells. The secret? A tiny, glowing label made from the element fluorine. Fluorine glows beautifully under specific conditions, making it ideal for tagging medicines. With a tool called NMR, scientists can sp

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POCUS in the ED: What Helps and What Hinders

November 30, 2024

Point-of-care ultrasound, or POCUS, is a common tool in emergency medicine. But not all doctors use it the same way. Researchers at a big city hospital in the U. S. wanted to find out why. They looked at how different emergency medicine professionals felt about using POCUS. They also checked how eas

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The Power of Eucalyptus: Fighting Superbugs

November 28, 2024

Have you ever thought about how some plants could help fight tough bacteria? Scientists have been looking into this, and one plant that's showing promise is Eucalyptus camaldulensis. They tested its methanolic extract against some nasty bacteria like E. coli, Bacillus cereus, and Staphylococcus aure

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Using Video Calls to Handle COVID-19 Exposures

November 28, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it threw a wrench into how health services operated. One big issue was tracking people who might have come into contact with the virus. In Brazil, there are strict guidelines from the Ministry of Health on how to do this. Telemedicine, or using video calls for doctor'

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Gellan Gum: The Cool Way to 3D Print Tissues

November 28, 2024

Creating lifelike tissue structures for medical purposes is a big challenge. Scientists are trying out new methods like using self-healing fluids to help in this process. One interesting way is using gellan gum to form little gel balls, called granular gels. These are made by stirring during gel for

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Pets as Real-Life Medical Models: Bridging Human and Veterinary Medicine

November 27, 2024

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