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Is a full-body transplant possible?
Over the past 50 years, doctors have conducted multiple different types of limb transplants, such as arms, legs, and numerous organ transplants. This has called into question whether a full-body transplant would ever be humanly possible. To define, a transplant is the process of removing a healthy organ/limb from a donor and giving it to someone who needs it. Transplantation typically uses two surgeries, one for the recipient and another for the donor. Organ donors/recipient
Maya Adam
1 day ago2 min read
Do I Need Electrolytes?
Image from: https://pressbooks-dev.oer.hawaii.edu/anatomyandphysiology2021/chapter/26-electrolytes-and-fluids/ What is an Electrolyte? You have probably heard of electrolytes, and almost certainly have seen advertisements for drinks and powders containing these essential elements. We all need electrolytes to regulate the electrical systems throughout our bodies. Important electrolytes for the human body include sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, and calcium. Electrolyt
Jackie Lochridge
4 days ago2 min read
Steeping In Plastic: Unearthing Microplastics Released From Tea Bags
For millions of people around the world, drinking tea is a common daily ritual that helps to promote health, relaxation, and comfort. Tea may be steeped as loose leaves in hot water, then poured through a kitchen strainer directly into a mug. However, more companies now resort to packaging tea in nylon or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic tea bags. This current technology has raised another emerging concern within many of these tea bags: hidden microplastics. Micropla
devillamcn
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Do I Need Electrolytes?
Image from: https://pressbooks-dev.oer.hawaii.edu/anatomyandphysiology2021/chapter/26-electrolytes-and-fluids/ What is an Electrolyte? You have probably heard of electrolytes, and almost certainly have seen advertisements for drinks and powders containing these essential elements. We all need electrolytes to regulate the electrical systems throughout our bodies. Important electrolytes for the human body include sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, and calcium. Electrolyt
Jackie Lochridge
4 days ago2 min read
Will Robots and AI replace surgeons?
As AI becomes increasingly apparent in everyday tasks and continues to advance, the question of how it will revolutionize healthcare has become clear. To define AI (artificial intelligence), it is the study of algorithms that give machines problem-solving abilities, such as visual perception, word recognition, and making predictions based on inferences. AI and robotics can be used in a number of ways when it comes to surgery and operations. Before surgery, AI algorithms can b
Maya Adam
2 days ago2 min read
Rewiring the Nervous System: Neuromodulation and the Brain-Body Connection
Introduction The human nervous system is constantly active. Every movement, emotion, sensation, and thought relies on electrical signals traveling throughout the brain and body. Most of the time, these signals work quietly in the background without much thought. But when those signals become dysregulated, the effects can be difficult to ignore. For many people living with chronic neurological symptoms, the experience can feel frustrating and exhausting. Migraines, chronic pai
Chelsea Kinney
5 days ago6 min read
Pediatric Radiation Therapy: What Parents and Patients Need to Know
Part 1 of a MedReport series on pediatric radiation therapy, covering what it is, how it works, and what families can expect, by Robyn Warnell, BSN, RN. Introduction A cancer diagnosis is difficult for any family to process. When radiation therapy is part of the treatment plan, it can result in a wave of questions and concerns. What exactly is radiation therapy? Will it hurt? What should families expect? These are reasonable and important questions. Understanding radiat
MedReport Foundation
Jul 178 min read
Anencephaly: What does it mean?
Julia Wise Finding out that a baby has a congenital abnormality can be a life-changing experience for parents. The most common of these abnormalities is called anencephaly. Babies with anencephaly do not develop parts of the skull and brain needed to support life. Anencephaly is present in approximately 3 in 10,000 pregnancies (1). While there have been some rare cases of babies with anencephaly living past a year, most do not live past 24 hours following birth (2). Accordin
MedReport Foundation
Jun 53 min read
This Robot has been Helping Surgeons for Years
Recently, NYC Health + Hospitals celebrated its 10th year of performing robotic surgery. With the help of the da Vinci robot, they have performed over 20,000 procedures. The NYC Health + Hospitals system has 19 of these robots that they use to help with minimally invasive procedures. What is the da Vinci Robot? The da Vinci robot moves through the surgeon's instructions. It uses an endoscopic camera, which can help the surgeon see the inside of the body. The robot also has m
Nisreen Dalal
Jun 222 min read
Postoperative Delirium (POD) : The Confusion After Surgery
Post-operative delirium (POD) is a common but serious complication following surgery, particularly in older adults, characterized by sudden confusion, disorientation, and fluctuating consciousness. Raising awareness among healthcare providers and families is crucial, not only for early detection and prevention but also for responding with patience and compassion, recognizing that behind the confusion is a person deserving of dignity and understanding.
Yoon Shwe Yi Han
May 42 min read
Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening: Take Care of Your Lungs
By Bridget Fox What is lung cancer screening? Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is an imaging technique used to view the structures and organs in the body while using a low dose of radiation (2). This scan is used for lung cancer screening because it can show any abnormal features in the lungs, such as masses that may be cancerous. The CDC describes the process as a short scan that takes only a few minutes, where you lie down on a table while a machine uses a small amount o
Syed Hassaan Ali
2 days ago3 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
May 23 min read
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a disease of the eye, often called age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are two types of macular degeneration. The first type, called dry macular degeneration, affects most people. Wet macular degeneration is the second kind; it affects only 10% of the population. Dry macular degeneration is the focus of this article. The retina is visible in the anatomy of the eye. This is where the damage enters the eye and progresses to the retina, where it
MedReport Foundation
Jul 52 min read
What is Ortho-K? (A "Retainer" for Your Eyes)
Orthokeratology, usually called Ortho-K, is a non-surgical vision correction treatment. You can think of it like orthodontics, but instead of wearing a retainer to straighten your teeth, you wear a special rigid gas-permeable contact lens to correct your eyesight. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Ortho-K is mostly used for people who are nearsighted (meaning they have trouble seeing things far away). It is a great option for people who want to see clearly w
myleebrown2021
May 72 min read
The Maternal Mental Health Crisis
Postpartum depression is a condition that happens after delivering a baby, leading a person to feel extreme sadness and extreme mood swings. The exact cause of postpartum depression is currently unknown, but it's said to stem from a variety of factors such as changes in hormonal levels, changing lifestyle factors, and physical changes. Postpartum depression can develop gradually or within the first weeks after having a baby. Women with postpartum depression are usually diagno
Maya Adam
Jul 182 min read
"How Maternal Emotions Affect Baby's Brain Development"
Maternal emotions during pregnancy and early infancy don’t just “set the mood”—they can shape how a baby’s brain develops in meaningful, measurable ways. From the initial weeks of pregnancy to the first years of life, a baby’s brain is developing at an extraordinary pace. During this time, the mother’s emotional state plays a powerful role in shaping how that brain grows, organizes, and responds to the world. Insights from Developmental Neuroscience and Prenatal Psychology
PRIYA SAINI
Jul 172 min read
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