Anton Buter, a surgeon from South Africa, moved to Glasgow in 1998 to continue his training in upper gastrointestinal surgery. He was known for his modesty and private nature. He worked as a consultant at the Vale of Leven Hospital and helped reorganize services at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in 2003. He also contributed to…
Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have developed smart glasses for blind and low-vision users that use a combination of computer vision and sound to help users identify objects in their surroundings. The glasses produce “sound icons” based on the objects in the user’s field of view and have been shown to help users…
Gingerbread is a historic holiday treat popular for Christmas. Its origins date back to 2400BC, and it was later introduced in popular European countries in the 11th century with ginger as the main ingredient. The gingerbread house was made popular in 18th-century Germany and Queen Elizabeth I is known for gingerbread men. It is a…
A study found that women age 50 or older who have had surgery for early-stage breast cancer can undergo mammography every two to three years without affecting their outcomes. U.S. and UK guidelines currently recommend annual mammograms, but this study’s results suggest that de-escalating mammography could reduce stress and anxiety for patients and decrease the…
Experts are discussing “white lung syndrome” pneumonia in children and its connection to outbreaks in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Europe. The condition is not officially recognized but refers to pneumonia detected as white areas on a lung X-ray. Symptoms include upper respiratory symptoms, difficulty breathing, and dehydration. There is no connection to COVID-19, but it is…
A new study presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting examines the implications of a polygenic score called ACS10 for Black pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This score can predict patients’ response to cytarabine based on their genetic makeup and may help personalize treatment for Black pediatric patients with AML,…
A new study suggests that excessive smartphone use among adolescents may lead to adverse mental health effects. More than four hours of smartphone usage per day increases the risk of stress, thoughts of suicide, and substance use. The study involved over 50,000 adolescents and found that while some smartphone use may have benefits, excessive usage…
The Indian government has introduced a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Ayush systems. This initiative aims to boost medical value travel in India and make Indian traditional medicine a global phenomenon, in line with Prime Minister Modi’s vision. The Ayush visa category is part of India’s Heal in India…
Diabetrin is a widespread pathology, characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood due to decreased insulin activity. It affects about 10% of people with diabetes and typically arises in childhood or adolescence. Type 1 diabetes is autoimmune, leading to the destruction of insulin-producing cells. Type 2 diabetes is more common and often goes…
A post-hoc mediation analysis of FIGARO-DKD and FIDELIO-DKD trials showed that early albuminuria reduction with finerenne accounted for the majority of the treatment effect against chronic kidney disease progression in type 2 diabetes patients. The reduction in urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio mediated 84% of the treatment effect on kidney outcomes and 37% of the effect on…
