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Regenerative Medicine in Action: Rebuilding the Human Heart
The Problem: A Heart That Can't Heal Itself Heart disease remains one of the world’s top killers, largely because the human heart has almost no natural ability to repair itself. When heart tissue is damaged, like after a heart attack, the lost cardiomyocytes (the muscle cells that make the heart beat) do not grow back. As a result, many patients face long-term heart failure, and even transplants are limited by donor shortages and rejection risks. Stem Cells Enter The Picture
Saniya Jassal
3 days ago2 min read
The Cost and Value of CAR-T Therapy: Economic Considerations Behind the High Price
Introduction CAR-T cell therapy stands as one of the most groundbreaking innovations in cancer treatment in recent years. By “reprogramming” a patient's own immune cells to recognize and attack cancer cells, this personalized therapy offers the prospect of cure for various hematologic malignancies—including lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma. Yet behind the miracle of CAR-T lies a significant economic burden. Due to its highly complex manufacturing and administration pr
Fay
4 days ago5 min read
Lifestyle Choices That Protect Brain Health and Cognitive Function
Introduction As the global population ages, cognitive decline and dementia have become pressing public health concerns. By 2050, the number of older adults is projected to reach two billion worldwide, and with it the impact of age-related brain changes will grow. The causes of cognitive decline are complex, involving genetics, environmental exposures, and lifestyle choices. While we cannot control genetic risk, lifestyle modifications provide a meaningful way to preserve brai
Reshmi Vasantharajan
1 day ago4 min read
Low Iron Level? Here’s How to Raise It
For some individuals, feeling fatigued, sluggish, or lightheaded may be related to iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is especially common in women. Adding more iron to your diet or taking an iron supplement can help increase energy levels and manage symptoms. Understanding Iron De ficiency Our bodies absorb iron from our food and store it. Your body is not able to make more iron on its own. If you lose iron through bleeding, it needs to be replaced either by food or supplemen
Jenna Congdon
2 days ago4 min read
A Breakthrough in HIV Prevention: NICE Approves Long-Acting Preventive Injection
All of us are familiar with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, popularly known as HIV, as it has been one of the most dreaded viruses in the world for a long time. HIV infection has long been one of the world’s most challenging and stigmatised conditions, and despite decades of awareness efforts and scientific progress, misconceptions still surround it. Once you contract HIV, unfortunately, there is no cure. However, advances in treatment and prevention have transformed HIV in
malavikajp10
5 days ago3 min read
Progenitor Cells vs Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine—Which one is Better?
Stem Cells vs. Progenitor Cells: What's Better? The field of regenerative medicine is rapidly progressing and emerging as a promising solution for regaining the normal functioning of organs and tissues. Regenerative medicine works by repairing and regrowing damaged cells, thereby enhancing the regular operation in its targeted area. Regenerative therapy involves the incorporation of specialized cells that can generate new tissues, and to understand this mechanism, it is cruci
Mayda Asif
Nov 185 min read
Preventative Interventions After Your Baby Is Born
After your precious baby is born and you have had your golden hour with them, your healthcare team will start performing routine newborn procedures. If you are in a hospital setting, these procedures typically include three preventative interventions: erythromycin eye ointment, vitamin K, and the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. This article will discuss what each of these interventions is intended to prevent. Erythromycin Eye Ointment Erythromycin is an antibiotic that
janekbrainard
Nov 243 min read
The Rising Burden of Type 2 Diabetes in Young People: Clinical Challenges and Future Perspectives
Abstract Current insights and trends in early-onset Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes (T2D), once considered a disease of older adults, is increasingly diagnosed in adolescents and young adults. This trend poses significant clinical and public health challenges, including early onset complications, psychosocial impacts, and health system strain. This article explores the drivers behind the rise of early-onset T2D, current management challenges, and the need for innovative preve
Rishika Kannan
Nov 42 min read
Understanding Nausea and Vomiting after Surgery
Jennifer Navarro MSN, RN, NPD-BC A Simple Guide for Patients Introduction Have you ever wondered why you might feel sick to your stomach...
jennifernavarro292
Sep 43 min read
What's Your Count?
Stryker Ipad device used to scan sponges in/out used in the perioperative setting Importance of Surgical Counts As a perioperative nurse,...
Ginny Yelverton BSN-RN
Jul 243 min read
Pulmonary Failure : What is it ? Why is it so dangerous ?
Pulmonary Failure Pulmonary failure (respiratory failure) happens when the lungs cannot provide sufficient oxygen to the body or cannot remove carbon dioxide properly . This can lead to serious complications if let untreated including brain damage , organ failure and even death . Due to this pulmonary failure is considered a medical emergency . How does Pulmonary Failure develop ? Pulmonary failure can develop due to many different illnesses or injuries such as: Severe lun
krishgupta0907
1 day ago2 min read
Understanding Cystic Fibrosis: From biology to diagnosis and treatment
Did you know cystic fibrosis was first discovered in the pancreas? In 1938 Dr. Dorothy Anderson, an American pathologist coined the term “cystic fibrosis of the pancreas” based on autopsies of children dying of malnutrition, due to failure of the pancreas. The children in those days did not survive long enough to develop lung disease. What is Cystic Fibrosis (CF)? Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder caused by mutation in the gene that codes for the cystic fibrosis trans
Deepti Kumar
Nov 253 min read
Difficulty Seeing at Night? A Symptom Guide to Nyctalopia
Night blindness (nyctalopia) is the inability to see well in dim light or darkness, making daily tasks dangerous. It's not a disease itself, but a symptom of an underlying problem.
Yoon Shwe Yi Han
Nov 122 min read
Bionic Eyes: Restoring Sight with Microchips
The idea of restoring sight through technology has long lived in science fiction, but in recent years, it has begun to take form in the...
Saniya Jassal
Sep 23 min read
Does Paracetamol Cause Autism in Pregnancy?
Recent information from studies linking paracetamol/acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy to autism disorders have popularised on the internet massively in August/September 2025, which has caused nationwide concern about mothers taking these painkillers when they are expected to have a baby. The information surrounding this comes from studies that are observational cohort studies, reporting statistical association between paracetamol exposure in pregnancy and increased ris
Abigail Simpson
2 days ago4 min read
Paracetamol in pregnancy: myths demystified
Paracetamol (acetaminophen), reduces fever and relieves mild to moderate pain. It is a widely available over-the-counter drug sold under various brand names, including Tylenol and Panadol. Because pregnant women often face limits on what medications are considered “safe,” paracetamol is typically recommended as the first-line option when something is needed. However, over the past years, there has been increasing scientific scrutiny about whether paracetamol might carry ri
L.Hunter
2 days ago4 min read
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