March 19, 2025

Medical Oddities: Brain Implants Bugged by Bacteria

Bacteria in the brain, words for longevity, and a fishy fix for kindness—this week in medical oddities.

Conexiant

March 18, 2025

From the Clinic to the Court

Memories of an unforgettable tennis partner and pathology teacher

The Pathologist

March 12, 2025

Prescribing Culture: Doctors Embrace Museum Therapy

"I'm convinced that when we take care of people's emotions, we allow them somehow to perhaps find a path to healing."

Reuters

March 12, 2025

Medical Oddities: Herpes Up the Nose, Trouble for the Brain

Herpes entering through the nose smells like trouble for the brain. Mangos may have a seat at the metabolic table. And humans don't understand their dogs as much as they think they do. We dive into these studies and more.

Conexiant

March 06, 2025

Medical Oddities: Bad Surgery Days, Risky Ink & Cancer-Fighting Tea

Maybe skip the Friday surgery slot to avoid risks. Study suggests we should think before getting ink. Tiny water bears see a big cancer treatment win, and more this week!

Conexiant

September 16, 2024

Pregnancy Alters Brain Structure, New Study Finds

Findings showed potential adaptive brain changes during pregnancy, similar to puberty shifts.

Reuters

February 20, 2025

Medical Oddities: Sugar Sensors in the Heart?

Sugar sensors are found in the heart. Tea ingredient turned into hydrogel. Mind-reading is getting closer. And more.

Conexiant

December 11, 2024

Frontline Mental Health: Strategies to Combat Burnout

Explore innovative approaches, including mindfulness, team efficiency, and psilocybin therapy, to address clinician burnout and mental health challenges.

Conexiant

February 10, 2025

Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusions: Why So Rare?

Discover how pre-hospital blood programs are saving lives during traumatic events in both rural and urban areas, addressing crucial legal and financial barriers along the way. Source: KFF Health News.

KFF Health News