MEDICINE & HEALTHEvery time addiction is treated as a moral failing instead of a medical condition, the door to early intervention, compassionate care, and recovery closes just a little more. That door closing can cost lives. Robin Avalos, MMS, PA-C, knows this reality.
Dr. Meera Rath is an internationally recognized researcher specializing in understanding immune-mediated inflammatory mechanisms of disease. This article delves into her inspiring life, remarkable career, and the pivotal research that has the potential to change the landscape of healthcare.
Despite the lingering stigma surrounding therapy, individuals are coming around to see the positive effects that treatment has on a variety of topics. Seeking therapy at The Grove Recovery Community, The Recovery Team, Spark to Recovery, or New Leaf Detox helps many patients take the first step toward recovery and success.
The story of Dr. Paula Ferrada begins with turbulence, not triumph. Today, the halls she once entered nervously are places where her name carries institutional weight. Dr. Paula Ferrada has gone from the unknown to the irreplaceable.
Weight loss medication alone may not be sufficient to help you achieve your goals or keep the weight off in the long term. Why is this the case, and what other steps are necessary to keep you fitter longer?
In the high-stakes environment of a veterinary hospital in Anápolis, Brazil, a young clinician managed a relentless stream of emergencies. While others focused on individual cases, she looked for broader patterns: repeating symptoms, localized outbreaks, and subtle signals often missed amid the urgency.
The sports medicine community has witnessed a significant paradigm shift in understanding athletic injuries, moving away from simplistic surface-blaming narratives toward comprehensive, science-based approaches to player safety. AstroTurf is helping drive this transformation by investing in pioneering research partnerships that examine the complex web of factors contributing to sports injuries.
Traditional surgical techniques, while life-saving, often come with high risks, especially for elderly patients or those with multiple comorbidities. With medical advancements continuing to progress, hybrid techniques like the Frozen Elephant Trunk (FET) procedure are emerging as a promising alternative.
In 2024, a wave of global clinical trials and preclinical breakthroughs brought renewed focus to recombinant human BDNF as a potential therapeutic. As precision medicine gains traction in neurological and psychiatric care, understanding the nuanced role of BDNF is no longer an academic exercise—it's central to drug development and translational neuroscience.
Kunal Kapoor is a Senior Product Owner at SoftWriters (part of Roper Technologies, Inc.), who rose as a leading innovator in healthcare technology during the COVID-19 crisis. In 2020, he received the AI Innovation Award from Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and Highmark Health for his pandemic work.
This guide breaks down the science, ideal dosage, and real-life impact of NAD supplements to help you make an informed choice for better energy and longevity
Dr. Juhi Raj is shaping the future of medical imaging by advancing PET scan technology to serve women's health better. At the University of Pennsylvania, she brings together the precision of physics, the power of artificial intelligence, and deep clinical understanding to develop innovative imaging algorithms that improve diagnostic clarity and speed.