The Journey of a Medical Image: From Scan to Diagnosis
Medical imaging is crucial for diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions, but there is a meticulous process that a medical image goes through from the moment it is captured to when it finally informs a diagnosis and guides patient care. Let’s talk about this process!
The Power of Family Support: A Guide for Parents of Children with Chronic Diseases
If you are a parent of a child with a chronic disease, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, or helpless at times. You are not alone. However, this can also be an opportunity to grow stronger, to overcome difficulties, and to enjoy life to the fullest. In this article, I will share some tips that can help you and your child navigate the journey of living with a chronic disease.
How Much Coffee is Too Much Coffee?
Coffee is more than a drink, it's a way of life for many people, including me. It has some health benefits, like boosting our antioxidant defenses and preventing some diseases. But too much coffee can also interfere with our sleep and make us feel jittery. So, at what point does coffee intake become too much?
Artificial Intelligence is Helping with the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer
Artificial intelligence (AI) is improving our ability to make individualized predictions about colorectal cancer, bringing us closer to precision oncology! A team of scientists recently developed a new AI technology that can analyze cancer tissue samples faster, more accurately, and more reliably than previous AI technologies.
Caffeine and Migraine: A Curious Relationship
Migraine is a common and severe type of headache that affects many people around the world and can be disabling. It turns out that caffeine has a complex relationship with migraine. It can sometimes help relieve headache pain, but it can also trigger or worsen migraine attacks. So, what should you do about caffeine if you suffer from migraine?
New, Innovative Treatment for Collapsed Airways in Newborns!
Tracheomalacia is a serious condition that affects some newborns. It causes the trachea, or the windpipe, to collapse, making it hard for the baby to breathe. A team of researchers developed a new treatment technique using a special material called hydrogel.
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: A Common but Underdiagnosed Condition that Impairs Women’s Quality of Life
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a condition that affects many women after menopause. It can cause dryness, irritation, or pain in your vulva and vagina, as well as sexual and urinary problems. You may feel embarrassed to talk about it, but you are not alone and you should not feel ashamed. GSM is treatable and there are ways to improve your quality of life. Here are some facts about GSM.
How Diet Affects Your Prostate Health
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. However, there are marked regional differences in the incidence and mortality of prostate cancer around the world. Could differences in diet have something to do with the regional distribution of prostate cancer? Some of the research says yes.
The Heart of the Matter: How Sleep Apnea is Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Sleep apnea is a prevalent condition that disrupts your normal breathing patterns during sleep. It can also have serious consequences for your heart health, as it increases the risk of high blood pressure, arrhythmia, stroke, and heart failure. Here is how sleep apnea affects your cardiovascular system and what you can do to treat it.
Why Go to the Doctor if Your Child is Well?
If you are a parent or a caregiver, you want the best for your child. You want them to be healthy, happy, and thriving. But how do you know if they are on the right track? How do you address any issues or challenges that may arise along the way? That's where well child visits come in. Well child visits are not just routine check-ups. They are essential opportunities for you and your child to connect with your child's health care team, get valuable information and advice, and prevent or treat any health problems. In this article, we will explain why well child visits are so important, what they involve, and how you can make the most of them.
Home Cooking and How You Can Fit It into Your Schedule
Do you want to eat better, save money, and have fun at the same time? If so, you should start cooking homemade food more often. In this article, I will share with you some of the benefits of cooking homemade food and how you can make it work for your busy lifestyle. You will be surprised by how easy and rewarding it can be!
How Plants Can Boost Your Mood and Productivity
Plants are not only beautiful and decorative, but also beneficial for our health and well-being. Whether you are a medical student like me, or someone who works from home, or just loves nature, you will find that having plants in your living space can make a big difference in your quality of life.
Does Your Child Have an Allergy or a Food Intolerance?
Food allergies and food intolerances are two terms often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to different types of reactions that can occur after consuming certain foods. Which one does your child have?