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28Apr

Experts Caution Vapers About the Risk of Developing the Irreversible Condition Popcorn Lung

Credit: (AleksandrYu/Getty Images)A U.S. teen reportedly developed the unusually named condition "popcorn lung" after secretly vaping for three years.Popcorn lung, medically termed bronchiolitis obliterans, is a rare yet severe and irreversible lung disease that harms the small airways, causing ongoing coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and fatigue.The term "popcorn lung" originated in the early 2000s...

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25Apr

New Treatment Lowers Systolic Blood Pressure By 15 Points

Credit: PixabayScientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a promising experimental drug, lorundrostat, as a potential treatment for people with uncontrolled or treatment-resistant high blood pressure.The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, revealed that participants taking the new drug saw a 15-point decrease in systolic...

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25Apr

Smart Brain Implants Now Self-Adjust for Better Parkinson’s Treatment

Credit: DepositPhotosDespite being our most complex organ, the brain has traditionally been treated using fairly straightforward methods.In most cases, surgeons would intentionally damage a specific structure or pathway in the brain, hoping that this would "fix the imbalance" responsible for the disorder. The areas chosen for these procedures were often identified through trial and...

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25Apr

Wearable Device for Emotion Detection Works Like a Mood Ring for the Face

The device could be voluntarily worn by patients who realize they are at risk of conditions such as depression and anxietyYangbo Yuan / Penn StateIt’s common for patients to conceal their true feelings, either from their caregivers or even themselves. A new experimental facial "sticker" aims to help with this by detecting and transmitting...

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24Apr

Gold Injections in the Eye Could Be the Key to Preserving Vision

(Floriana/Getty Images)The idea of injecting gold particles into the eyes may sound unconventional, but a new study conducted on mice in the United States suggests this technique could hold promise for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other degenerative eye conditions.Understanding the Scope of AMDAMD impacts millions around the world and becomes increasingly common...

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21Apr

Wearable Stethoscope Patch Monitors Respiratory Issues Over Extended Periods

Worn under the clothing and against the skin for up to five days at a time, the device could provide far more information than an in-clinic stethoscope examinationDepositphotosTraditional stethoscopes can detect respiratory conditions, but they only provide insights during short examinations by healthcare professionals. A new wearable device, however, can offer a more comprehensive...

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20Apr

CT Scans and Cancer Risk: Key Facts You Should Know

Does the US have a CT overuse problem? Scientists believe soDepositphotosA recent study has raised concerns about the excessive use of CT (computed tomography) scans, linking them to approximately 5% of all new cancer diagnoses annually. Since 2007, the use of CT scans in the United States has grown by 30%.Researchers at the University...

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17Apr

First “Never-Stop Beating” Heart Transplant Marks a Historic Medical Breakthrough

Zero ischemic time reduces damage, improves success rate and recoveryDepositphotosFor the first time, surgeons have successfully performed a heart transplant in which the donor heart continued beating throughout the entire procedure, significantly reducing the potential damage often associated with this complex operation. This innovation marks a major milestone and could pave the way for...

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15Apr

Gepotidacin: A Breakthrough Oral Antibiotic for Treating Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea

Credit: HeungSoon from PixabayA new clinical study suggests that gepotidacin, an oral antibiotic currently used for urinary tract infections, may offer an effective new treatment for gonorrhea, particularly against drug-resistant strains. The phase 3 randomized controlled trial, published in The Lancet and presented at the ESCMID conference, brings hope amid growing concerns about antibiotic resistance in...

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10Apr

Scientists Discover Unexpected Link Between Diet and Lung Cancer Risk

Credit: DepositphotosWhen thinking about lung cancer risk, most people likely associate it with smoking or air pollution. However, recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between the disease and the quality of our diets.Glycogen's Role in Lung Cancer DevelopmentResearchers from the University of Florida and the University of Kentucky have identified that glycogen, a...

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