Medications are delivered using various devices. Medications must sometimes be administered through an intravenous (IV) route. There are both peripheral and central IV routes. Differentiating between these IV routes and devices might seem confusing. However, there are mainly three common categories: peripheral IVs, peripherally inserted central catheters, and ports. PIVs Peripheral IVs (PIVs) are the most common and recognizable type of IV device. When a person is admitted to

Rachelle DiMedia   Have you ever experienced “butterflies” in your stomach before a big event? That’s your gut and brain communicating—and scientists are discovering this connection is more profound than they previously thought. Depression and anxiety present a significant burden on society and those who suffer from them. They are a leading cause of disability in the U.S., affecting not only the individual but also their loved ones.   There is a growing need to discover thera

Steve Jobs was open about how using LSD shaped his worldview and enhanced his creativity. Spiritual leader Ram Das, who has millions of followers postmortem, attributed his spiritual awakening to psychedelics. Now pharmaceutical companies around the world are racing to bring these types of drugs to your medicine cabinet. In 2023, the FDA legitimized the potential therapeutic use of psychedelics by issuing “ first draft guidance ” for clinical trials. (1) And in 2024, the FDA

The psychological issues among children and adolescents are getting progressively worse.  Up to 20% of children and adolescents worldwide are struggling with mental illnesses, but most of them never get the help they need.  The disparity is exacerbated by stigma, a lack of child psychiatrists, and restricted access to care, particularly in low- and middle-income nations.    With its ability to provide early detection, digital interventions, and individualized care, artificial

All of us are familiar with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, popularly known as HIV, as it has been one of the most dreaded viruses in the world for a long time. HIV infection has long been one of the world’s most challenging and stigmatised conditions, and despite decades of awareness efforts and scientific progress, misconceptions still surround it. Once you contract HIV, unfortunately, there is no cure. However, advances in treatment and prevention have transformed HIV in

Stem Cells vs. Progenitor Cells: What's Better? The field of regenerative medicine is rapidly progressing and emerging as a promising solution for regaining the normal functioning of organs and tissues. Regenerative medicine works by repairing and regrowing damaged cells, thereby enhancing the regular operation in its targeted area. Regenerative therapy involves the incorporation of specialized cells that can generate new tissues, and to understand this mechanism, it is cruci

Introduction Mental health crises, including suicidal behavior, severe depressive episodes, and psychotic relapses, pose significant risks of self-harm, hospitalization, and mortality (Byrne, 2022; Xu et al., 2023). Early recognition is essential but often difficult, as warning signs are subtle and subjective. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a new approach by detecting crisis predictors from diverse data sources such as electronic health records (EHRs), wearable sensors,

Introduction What if treating cancer could be as simple as taking a pill — but not just any pill, a smart pill  that travels through your body, locates the tumor, and delivers medication exactly where it’s needed? This vision is becoming more realistic as researchers develop capsule-targeted drug delivery systems , designed to improve treatment outcomes while reducing side effects. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, which circulates through the entire body and often causes unwa

The field of psychology often turns to myth, story, and metaphor to capture the intricacies of human behaviour. One of the most enduring narratives is that of Icarus, a tale from Ancient Greek mythology that continues to illuminate the boundaries of ambition, risk, and human limitation. The Case Study: Icarus The myth begins with Daedalus, a gifted inventor, and his son, Icarus. Imprisoned within the Labyrinth of Crete, Daedalus devised wings crafted from feathers and wax, a

What is Sjögren's Disease? People living with Sjögren's disease know it's not just dryness. The disease causes joint pain and swelling, life-altering fatigue, small fiber neuropathy, lymphoma, tooth loss, and an inability to cry, to name a few symptoms and sequelae. Some sufferers have little to no dryness but experience disability from other other symptoms and secondary conditions. Sjögren's can cause dysfunction of major organs and increased risk of lymphoma. Current tre

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack or stroke. Yet the most remarkable fact about heart disease is this: more than 80% of premature heart disease and strokes are preventable. Despite this, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming more lives each year than all cancers combined. Why is there such a gap between what we know and what we do? The answer lies in how our healthcare system, and often individuals themse

The psychological issues among children and adolescents are getting progressively worse.  Up to 20% of children and adolescents worldwide are struggling with mental illnesses, but most of them never get the help they need.  The disparity is exacerbated by stigma, a lack of child psychiatrists, and restricted access to care, particularly in low- and middle-income nations.    With its ability to provide early detection, digital interventions, and individualized care, artificial

Robotic Surgery and AI Recently the presence of artificial intelligence has become widespread, and one may wonder what robotic surgery actually entails. As with most AI it can be used as an adjunct for medical professionals. Although the surgical robots do contain some adaptive AI, all surgical robots currently only provide assistance to the surgeon performing the procedure. They do not perform anything independently. History of Robotic Surgery The idea of robotic surgery cam

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This is an easy-to-understand guide to biocomputing, its domains, applications, and current limitations. It includes all relevant data from credible sources. After reading this article, you can have an overview of what this innovative subject offers.

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