IntroductionTypes of fatsBenefits of unsaturated fatsOmega-3 fatty acidsSaturated fatsTrans fatsReferencesFurther reading We consume different types of fat through different types of foods. Some are harmful, and some are necessary for a healthy life. Image Credit: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Types of fats Unsaturated fats: Unsaturated fats are considered to be healthy fats. These have various benefits, such as lowering blood cholesterol levels, improving […]

IntroductionWhat is bladder cancer?How can AI aid in bladder cancer diagnosis?Using machine learning to measure tumor budsUsing AI for tumor AI detectionHow can AI be used in the staging of cancer tumors?Grading of cancer tumors using AIUsing AI to predict survival chancesConclusionReferencesFurther reading Bladder cancer (BCa) is the most prevalent urinary tract malignancy and is costly to cure. Recently, AI algorithms […]

What is the TME?Components of TMEThe TME and tumor-proliferationTME and gut microbiotaClinical role of TMEReferencesFurther reading For a prolonged period, cancer was thought to be a genetic disease where mutations spur malignant changes in the cell. In recent years, the growth in knowledge about the tumor microenvironment (TME) has altered this view. This article briefly introduces the TME and discusses […]

BackgroundHormonal methods of male contraceptionNon-hormonal methods of male contraceptionConclusions ReferencesFurther reading The responsibility for contraception has generally fallen on women since the development of birth control pills in the 1950s, with only vasectomy presented as a realistic option for men outside of physical devices such as condoms. The production of an equivalent contraceptive pill for men has been less forthcoming, with […]

By Keynote ContributorDr. Praveen Bhatia, MBBS, FRCPConsultant Physician in Respiratory and General Medicine Honorary Senior Lecturer for Manchester Medical School Written by Keynote Contributor, Dr. Praveen Bhatia, MBBS, FRCP An introduction to COLDOSA In the medical sphere, we love acronyms. You might visit your GP, who manages your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), to decide whether you need continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) […]

Newly released federal audits reveal widespread overcharges and other errors in payments to Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors, with some plans overbilling the government more than $1,000 per patient a year on average. Summaries of the 90 audits, which examined billings from 2011 through 2013 and are the most recent reviews completed, were obtained exclusively by KHN through a […]

Thorold Theunissen, PhD, an assistant professor of developmental biology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named to an editorial board of early-career scientists for the journal Stem Cell Reports. He is one of 10 inaugural members who will provide advice, participate in the editorial review process and receive mentorship from current editors. Stem Cell Reports […]

IntroductionWhy veterinary vaccines are important?Types of veterinary vaccinesHow can veterinary vaccines positively impact human health?How can veterinary vaccines adversely affect human health?ReferencesFurther Reading The use of veterinary vaccines is increasing exponentially to protect both animal health and public health. However, there is evidence indicating that humans unintentionally exposed to veterinary vaccines can develop adverse events. Veterinary vaccines. Image Credit: Dusan […]

IntroductionCauses and symptoms of Rasmussen's diseaseEpidemiology of RERE diagnosis and treatmentReferencesFurther reading Rasmussen’s disease, also known as Rasmussen's encephalitis (RE), is a rare, chronic, inflammatory neurological condition. It is highly prevalent in children and is associated with epilepsia partialis continua (EPC), invariably hemiparesis, and cognitive impairment. RE usually affects only one hemisphere of the brain resulting in unilateral inflammation of […]

Some people with severe physical, mental or developmental disabilities can only undergo dental procedures while under general anesthesia, but such specialized care is expensive and hard to find. As a result, many people with special needs are unable to access routine — or even emergency — dental care and end up with rotting teeth, inflamed gums and chronic dental pain […]