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Cirrhosis and Colon Surgery: Navigating Bleeding Risks

February 14, 2025

Cirrhosis is a liver disease that complicates blood clotting, which can be a concern during surgeries. One such procedure is endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), where doctors remove polyps or tumors from the colon using a scope. The liver is crucial for producing clotting factors, so when it's damag

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Pictures Tell Stories: Using Images in Toxicology

February 14, 2025

Imagine looking at a tiny cell under a microscope and seeing its insides. This is what scientists do in labs to study how things work. They use special cameras to take pictures of cells and see how they change. This is called imaging. It's like taking a selfie, but for cells. These pictures help sci

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Computers: Helping Doctors Personalize Treatment

February 13, 2025

Imagine a future where every patient gets a unique treatment plan. This is the goal of personalized medicine, and computers are making it happen. By analyzing lots of data, machine learning (ML) helps doctors figure out the best treatments for each person. ML is like a super-smart helper fo

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Cancer Care: A New Way to Support Survivors

February 13, 2025

Cancer survivors have a lot to deal with after their main treatment. They have to manage side effects, keep an eye out for any signs of cancer returning, and cope with emotional challenges. Doctors are often too busy to provide all the support survivors need. That's why giving doctors tools to make

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Cutting the Lifeline: How Slashing Research Funds Could Stunt U. S. Innovation

February 12, 2025

Imagine a world where groundbreaking medical discoveries are no longer happening in the U. S. This is a real possibility if the National Institutes of Health (NIH) goes ahead with its plan to slash funding for research infrastructure. This funding is crucial for universities and research instituti

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How Scientists Use Colorful Tags to See Inside Cells

February 12, 2025

Let's dive into the world of tiny tags used by scientists to study living cells. These tags, known as "tetraines, " are a big deal in a field called "bio-chemistry. " Bio-chemistry is all about making things react when a certain thing happens. Tetraines are invisible until they react with somet

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Spotting Bleeding Risks: A Fresh Look at Fever and Low Platelets

February 12, 2025

Imagine dealing with a sudden fever and low platelet count. Sounds scary, right? This combination can lead to serious bleeding issues. Think about diseases like dengue, leptospirosis, and scrub typhus. These conditions often cause trouble with blood clotting and can lead to excessive bleeding. Trad

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Whipworm Warriors: A Honduran Study Uncovers a New Diagnostic Tool

February 12, 2025

The fight against soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), parasites that thrive in soil, is a worldwide battle. These infections are extremely common, yet detecting them is tough. Usually, doctors check for active infections by examining feces. But what if we want to find out if someone was exposed to wh

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A New Tool for Fighting Alcohol Cravings

February 11, 2025

Alcohol use disorder remains a major public health challenge in the United States. There are a number of new medications undergoing clinical trials. One promising example is semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic. The drug's success in treating type 2 diabetes has paved the way for its explo

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Saffron: A Surprising Ally Against Brain Injuries

February 10, 2025

TBI can result from vehicle collisions, sports accidents or combat and this injury can cause death. TBI can also affect the bank accounts of those affected and the government. It can be broken down into two major phases: The primary phase: things that occur immediately after the injury or conc