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Hardwired for Dopamine: What Addiction Actually Does to the Brain
What Triggers Addiction? Addiction manifests in many shapes and forms: drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, exercise, or even scrolling on social media. But what do they all have in common? Humans inherently seek pleasurable experiences, so it is natural to engage in behaviors that are enjoyable. Pleasure arises through the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates the “reward center” of the brain. This reward system is evolutionarily valuable, as it reinforces behavi
Alexandra Bless
2 days ago4 min read
Biomarkers: The Measurable Clues in Clinical Medicine
Photo by Daniel Dan on Unsplash In many medical conditions, biological markers, also known as biomarkers, are commonly used to describe quantifiable biological indicators that can be measured reproducibly and objectively. It comprises a wide range of objective indicators, including molecules, genes, or physical traits that can objectively represent normal biological processes or responses to therapy. Defining a Biomarker For an indicator to be used as a biomarker, its perfor
Nurul Khalida Ibrahim
Apr 243 min read
FoodNet, Disease Surveillance, and the Future of Public Health
In 1995 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet), a partnership between several government agencies and healthcare sites in 10 different states to report these illnesses to the local health departments as they occur. Specifically, eight specific bacterial pathogens which cause significant burden of disease were selected for required reporting to state health departments. For the last 30 years
Channy Chan
Apr 254 min read
Toxicity in Natural Foods: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered whether fruits and veggies have the potential to cause harm to your body similar to certain fast foods? The answer is yes, and this may come as a surprise to many people. Just like some animals, plants produce their own chemical substances to protect themselves from being eaten up by predators. Similar to their physical defense systems like hard shell coverings, spikes and thorns, certain fruits and vegetables contain naturally occurring toxins. When co
Nivetha B Manohar
Apr 85 min read
Enhancing Maternal Education in the Perinatal Period Through Chatbot Technology
It is essential that pregnant women in the United States receive comprehensive medical care throughout the perinatal period, which consist of three trimesters: 1) Prenatal (antepartum) - pregnancy, 2) Intrapartum -labor and birth, and 3) P ostpartum - the first 42 days after the birth. According to 2023 data from the National Center for Health Statistics [NCHS], Hoyert (2023) reported that non-Hispanic Black women in the United States experienced significan
beachcopeland
3 days ago5 min read
Machine Learning on AWS in Healthcare: Practical Foundations for Secure and Scalable Health Intelligence
Written by Kamorudeen Amuda, the picture was retrieve from https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/securing-the-future-of-healthcare-in-the-age-of-generative-ai-and-connected-care/ Introduction Healthcare has entered an era in which data is abundant, but actionable insights remain difficult to obtain. Clinical records, imaging studies, laboratory measurements, and patient-generated data continue to grow in volume and complexity, often outpacing the capacity of traditional a
Kamorudeen Akindele AMUDA
5 days ago5 min read
The positive impact of extracurricular activities on the mental health of children
Extracurricular Activities and Mental Health in Children Positive mental health in children is fundamental in helping children to function well at home, in schools, in peer relationships and in society 2 . Extracurricular activities have been found to improve children's mental health by providing links to peers and community as well as fostering feelings of acceptance and belonging 1 . Definition of Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular activities are defined as activiti
mclapham9
4 days ago2 min read
Rotational (Twisting) Deformities in Deformities in Children
Figure 1. Clinical assessment of tibial torsion in a child: (A) prone examination with the knees flexed to 90°; (B) measurement of the thigh–foot angle (TFA); (C) assessment of the external transmalleolar (tibial) torsion angle (ETT). Rotational deformities are common childhood differences in the way the legs and feet point while standing, walking, or running. Parents often notice intoeing (“pigeon toes”) or out-toeing (feet pointing outward). In most children these patter
Dhanvin Raj Puppala
Apr 244 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 4, 20253 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 24, 20253 min read
Pulmonary Function Tests: Understanding How Well Your Lungs Work
Image Credit: Drugs.com What Are Pulmonary Function Tests? Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) are a set of breathing tests used to evaluate how well your lungs take in air, move it out, and diffuse oxygen throughout the body. They help healthcare providers understand lung performance and identify conditions that may affect breathing. These tests are often used in both routine checkups and specialty clinics. What PFTs Measure Rather than focusing on one single number, PFTs provid
Angela Nguyen
1 day ago3 min read
Sighing: An Overlooked Respiratory Reflex in Pulmonary Physiology and Emotional Regulation
By: Nesredin Hassen Yesuf LinkedIn | Email Introduction Sighing is something we all do. Often, we do not think about it. It is a deep breath in and a long breath out. We usually sigh when we feel relieved, frustrated, or tired. Sighing also helps keep our lungs working properly. Even though we sigh all the time, scientists are still learning exactly how important it is. Sighing connects how our lungs work to how we feel. Understanding sighing helps us see how the body keeps t
Nesredin Hassen Yesuf
4 days ago2 min read
Digital Eye Strain: A Growing Problem in the Smartphone Era
Causes of Digital Eye Strain Digital eye strain, also called computer vision syndrome, happens when we spend too much time using devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. Looking at small text and images for long periods makes our eyes focus continuously, which tires them out faster than normal. Reading on a screen for several hours without breaks can make it hard to focus and cause headaches or blurred vision. Another factor is blinking less while using screens. N
Blessanna Basil
Mar 202 min read
Behind the Curtain of Retinal Detachment – Saving the Vision
Figure 1 : Superior rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), macula-off, and a horseshoe tear located at 12 o’clock. (14) Written by Abida Mozid, BSc Biomedical Science What is a Retinal Detachment? Retinal detachment is a sight-threatening condition that is caused by the retina separating from the back of the eye. This is classed as a medical, ocular emergency, as prevention of permanent vision loss depends on the time taken from symptom onset up to diagnosis and treatment.
abidamozid21
Mar 159 min read
Enhancing Maternal Education in the Perinatal Period Through Chatbot Technology
It is essential that pregnant women in the United States receive comprehensive medical care throughout the perinatal period, which consist of three trimesters: 1) Prenatal (antepartum) - pregnancy, 2) Intrapartum -labor and birth, and 3) P ostpartum - the first 42 days after the birth. According to 2023 data from the National Center for Health Statistics [NCHS], Hoyert (2023) reported that non-Hispanic Black women in the United States experienced significan
beachcopeland
3 days ago5 min read
Migraine + Menopause: What's Happening?
Written by: Olivia Orr, BSN, RN If you live with migraine, it helps to understand how hormonal changes across the lifespan can influence symptoms and frequency. Migraine is linked to fluctuations in estrogen, particularly when estrogen drops. This relationship may explain why women are about three times more likely than men to experience migraine. Many women notice that migraine episodes become more frequent, less predictable, or simply different in their 40s and early 50s. P
Olivia Orr
Apr 264 min read
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