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How an Online Course Changed Minds About Osteoarthritis

November 6, 2025

People with hip and knee osteoarthritis often have wrong ideas about their condition. They think surgery is the only way out. But doctors say exercise and weight loss should come first. A recent study looked at how an online course changed these beliefs. The course lasted four weeks. People could d

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Dentistry Gets a Tech Boost: AI Steps In to Help Patients Understand Their Care

November 5, 2025

Dentists now have a new tool to help patients grasp their oral health better. VideaHealth and Henry Schein One have teamed up to create the Impact Panel. This feature is part of the Detect AI experience for Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend users. It uses AI to show patients their dental issues in real tim

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Making Sense of Complex Health Info for Kids

July 17, 2025

A recent project tackled a big problem: making health information about rare diseases easier to understand. The team built a smart tool that uses a special kind of AI to answer questions about neurocutaneous syndromes. These are complex conditions that affect the skin and brain. The tool was tested

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How AI Chatbots Can Make Brain Surgery Less Scary

July 16, 2025

Patients about to undergo brain surgery often feel overwhelmed and confused. This is because they don't always understand what's happening or what they need to do. Doctors and nurses usually explain things, but sometimes it's not enough. Printed materials can help, but they're not always easy to und

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ChatGPT's Role in Spinal Surgery Education: A Mixed Bag

July 11, 2025

Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a big deal for older folks, with a whopping 68% affected. Surgery can help, but it's not a walk in the park, with complications happening in up to half of the cases. Teaching patients about what to expect is super important, but doctors are busy, and time is limited. ...

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What Hand Surgery Patients Wish They Knew Before Going Home

June 25, 2025

In Turkey, a study was done to figure out what hand surgery patients need to know before they leave the hospital. The goal was to help them recover better at home. The focus was on people who had surgery and could go home the same day. Hand surgery can be scary, and knowing what to do after is impo

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AI's Role in Making Health Info Easy to Understand

June 21, 2025

Healthcare is always looking for ways to make patients smarter about their treatment. This can make them happier and healthier. It can also save money. But giving patients too much info at once can be a problem. Traditional ways of sharing info, like booklets, often fail. Videos are a good idea

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Understanding RCPD: What's Trending on TikTok?

June 8, 2025

TikTok is a massive hit, with over a billion people using it every month. It's a place where trends spread like wildfire. One trend that's been gaining traction is about a condition called retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction, or RCPD. This is a fancy way of saying there's a problem with the muscl

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Prostate Cancer Awareness: The Metaverse's Role in 2023

May 13, 2025

The metaverse is a hot topic, but how does it help with prostate cancer awareness? Let's dive in. The metaverse is a virtual space where people can interact, learn, and even receive medical education. But how effective is it for teaching patients about prostate cancer? That's the question that w

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How Apps are Changing Diabetes Care

May 10, 2025

Managing type 2 diabetes is a complex task. It involves more than just taking medication. Lifestyle changes, constant learning, and sticking to a plan are all crucial. This can be a lot for anyone to handle. As a result, many people struggle to stay motivated and follow their treatment plans. This c