General Medicine
Chronic psychological stress may accelerate immune aging through gut microbiota
A new preclinical study published in Cell Stem Cell has identified a potential biological mechanism through which chronic psychological stress accelerates immune aging. The findings suggest that prolonged stress disrupts communication between the brain,…
Dermatology
Case Discussion
Radiology
Advancing hearing loss diagnosis: OCT imaging now targets the inner ear
Researchers have successfully adapted optical coherence tomography (OCT), a technology commonly used to visualize eye structures, for imaging the inner ear. This innovative adaptation enables clinicians to measure fluid levels…
New MRI technology offers superior diagnosis for aortic stenosis
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a cutting-edge MRI-based technique that significantly improves the diagnosis and management of aortic stenosis, a life-threatening heart condition affecting hundreds…
Quiz
Systemic candidiasis and systemic mycoses
Test your understanding of invasive fungal infections with 10 engaging multiple-choice questions covering Candida albicans, risk factors, pathogenesis, histoplasmosis, clinical features, diagnostic methods, antifungal therapy, and early management. Challenge yourself,…
News & Perspectives
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sitting less and moving more during pregnancy may lower risk of complications, JAMA study suggests
A large multicenter cohort study published in JAMA suggests that reducing sedentary time and increasing light daily movement during pregnancy may significantly lower the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. The…