Lasers Redefine Medicine At the Speed of Light
In the past, lasers were fictional weapons created in comics to combat evil-doers. Today, fiction has become reality as medical specialists rely on advances in laser medicine to help provide patients of all ages with better and earlier detection of disease and improved treatments for common medical problems — combatting “evil” disease and medical problems […]
How Precision Medicine Can Help Us Move From Race-Based To Race-Conscious Medicine
Precision medicine is a promising approach that seeks to provide personalized treatments for patients by taking into account their unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. This approach has the potential to revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat diseases, as it allows us to tailor treatments to each patient’s specific needs, rather than using a […]
Biomechanics In Medicine
The field of Biomechanics in Medicine has been a topic of interest. The research has expanded andnew findings have given practitioners some better tools. A good example is an ear piece, which canhelp the deaf hear better. But improvements have also created the cochlear implant, which is apopular item for many people. The biomechanics […]
How Penn Medicine Delivers High-Quality Home Infusion Therapy
Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that offers a wide range of healthcare services, including home infusion therapy. Home infusion therapy is an alternative to hospital-based infusion therapy, allowing patients to receive intravenous medications and fluids in the comfort of their own homes. Penn Medicine has been delivering high-quality home […]
Are You Using Cold and Flu Medicine Correctly?
It seems pretty simple -; you cough, you take some cough medicine. But even over-the counter drugs can cause serious side effects, so it’s important to select your medication carefully and read all labels thoroughly. Here are some tips to keep in mind when seeking relief for cold and flu symptoms: Make sure not to […]
Health Trend to Watch in 2023 – Personalized Medicine
When scientists first read the entire genetic code of a human being in 2003, the monumental achievement promised a new era in medicine. What diseases we get, and how we respond to drugs, depends in large part on our own individual genes. Knowing our own genetic code, therefore, makes it possible to design specific treatments […]
Medicine Cabinets Need Spring Cleaning, Too
We all do it: we let over-the-counter (OTC) medicines like pain relievers for a headache, allergy medicine or cough and cold products pileup in our bathrooms. Especially over the past few years, you may have let medications linger in the house past their expiration dates. But old and unneeded medication should be disposed of safely, […]