Mere Mortal MD
MAY 25, 2025
Friday was a special day at the rehabilitation hospital as we had what’s called a “clap out.” This is somewhat organized–as in, we will get an overhead page or text when it’s about to happen–and occurs when a patient has been at the hospital for a very long time. It’s the day when one of these long-term patients is finally walking out the door.
Rao Doctor
MAY 25, 2025
Understanding CT-Angiogram What is CT-Angiogram? A CT-angiogram of the heart, commonly referred to as cardiac CT angiography, is a sophisticated imaging technique that utilizes computed tomography (CT) technology to visualize the arteries of the heart, called the coronary arteries and assess blood flow within the heart. Earlier, I had written a similar detailed article about diagnosing coronary artery disease- you can access it here- Understanding Angiography of Heart.
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TheHappyMD
MAY 25, 2025
Protecting the Front Line When You Are Not the Boss These questions work like magic because they force administrators to think about the human cost of their decisions without being confrontational. Simple, open ended question that interrupt the usual rush to maximize profits and remind everyone to think about the people implications of every decision.
Medical Xpress
MAY 25, 2025
An interdisciplinary research team has demonstrated a durable and lasting response to a novel treatmentcombined locoregional therapy and immunotherapy (LRT-IO)for advanced liver cancer patients. The study marks the first investigation into the long-term outcomes for patients with locally advanced liver cancer receiving this treatment. The researchers identified key factors associated with a complete response, and found that this pioneering approach is safe, effective and sustainable.
NPR Health
MAY 25, 2025
It's a working-class staple. And it could be priced out of the market by government efforts to make bakeries change from wood-fired ovens to other fuels to curb air pollution.
Medical Xpress
MAY 25, 2025
A new, rapid testing method will greatly help the diagnosis of rare diseases in babies and children, according to research presented to the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics.
Medical Xpress
MAY 25, 2025
Neuropathy, a disorder in which damage to nerves can impair sensation and movement, has many causes, including infection. Now, researchers from the UK have identified distinct genetic changes in a newly-discovered neuropathy and believe that their work will provide insights into the causal mechanism and why some previously healthy people develop neuropathies after infection whereas others do not.
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Medical Xpress
MAY 25, 2025
We've long known that a lack of sleep is bad for the heartbut scientists are now starting to understand exactly how it causes harm.
Medical Xpress
MAY 25, 2025
For patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large-vessel occlusion who present within 4.5 hours, intravenous tenecteplase before endovascular thrombectomy is associated with higher functional independence at 90 days, according to a study published online May 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the annual European Stroke Organisation Conference, held from May 21 to 23 in Helsinki.
Medical Xpress
MAY 25, 2025
For the first time, traces of the West Nile virus have been found in mosquitoes in the UK, according to a report published this week by the UK Health Security Agency.
Medical Xpress
MAY 25, 2025
During the 2024 presidential campaign, politicians and their surrogates repeatedly raised concerns about abortion later in pregnancy. The topic grabbed media attention and continues to inspire strong emotions, but most of the discussions include numerous misunderstandings.
Medical Xpress
MAY 25, 2025
The number of cases of mpox registered in Sierra Leone since the beginning of the year has hit 3,011, with 14 dead of the disease, according to new government data.
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