General Medicine
Bile-based genomic testing of cfDNA may enable earlier detection of biliary tract cancers
Ultra-low-pass whole-genome sequencing (ULP-WGS) of bile cell-free DNA (cfDNA) may improve the early detection of biliary tract malignancies, distinguish cancer types, and support prognostic assessment, according to an exploratory study…
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
Introduction of basic tissue and definition, characteristics, classification, components of epithelial tissue
Test your knowledge of basic tissue types and epithelial tissue! Explore key concepts, characteristics, classifications, and functions through 10 engaging questions. Can you identify the correct epithelial types and their…
News & Perspectives
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tryptophan metabolism emerges as a key regulator of female reproductive health
Tryptophan metabolism emerges as a key regulator of female reproductive health A new review published in the Chinese Medical Journal has highlighted the potentially important role of tryptophan metabolism in female reproductive health, extending beyond its traditional association with fertility. The review,…