What’s it like to be a patient as a doctor?
Doctors face unique challenges when they become patients themselves. Many doctors are reluctant to seek medical treatment, often trying to self-diagnose and treat themselves. As doctors progress in their careers,…
What is pelvic organ prolapse and how is it treated?
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition in women, often caused by pregnancy, aging, and other factors leading to weakened pelvic floor muscles. Symptoms include a vaginal bulge and difficulty…
Unique protein complex found to influence brain function and anxiety
Scientists from Université de Montréal and IRCM have discovered the role of a protein complex in brain cell connectivity and cognitive behaviors. The study aims to understand the mechanisms of…
MMR/MSI Testing for CRC Climbs, But Variations Persist
Testing for mismatch repair (MMR) and microsatellite instability (MSI) in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients increased significantly from 2012 to 2021, but disparities in access persist. Factors influencing testing rates include…
Healthcare’s Silver Lining: The Promise of Building a Health System in the Cloud
The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation similar to the banking industry's shift towards digital services. The shift to digital healthcare includes the need for holistic patient management, outcome-focused solutions,…
They shoot children, don’t they?
Terence Cosgrave writes about the origins of the phrase 'Beyond the Pale' and how it relates to current events in Gaza. The term originally referred to an area controlled by…
Cash Shortages and Complex Rules Impede Native American Health-Care Access
The Indian Health Service rejects many requests for outside care, leaving patients without treatment or facing large medical bills. The agency is supposed to provide free care to Native Americans…
Corin receives FDA 510(k) clearance of medial constrained tibial insert for TKA
Corin has received FDA clearance for its Unity Knee medial constrained tibial insert for standard or robotic total knee arthroplasty. This insert is compatible with the ApolloKnee robotic platform from…
Kamala Harris’ doctor reports she’s in ‘excellent health’ in new letter
Vice President Kamala Harris is in excellent health, with the physical and mental resilience necessary to serve as President, according to her doctor. Harris maintains a healthy lifestyle, with her…
How to make the most of a research project placement as a medical student
Matthew Thomas and Charlotte McCreery, third year medical students at University College Dublin in Ireland, provide a guide on how to plan and make the most of a summer research…