For those seeking to reduce pain by refocusing their attention on a video game, it may not matter whether they have access to virtual reality (VR) technology or not. A recent study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain found […]
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Scientists often seem to be absorbed in dry theories and lots of highly specific details. However, when dealing with a broader public, complex information has to be reduced and made comprehensible. The visualization of cells and their biochemical processes plays […]
Endovascular aortic repair procedures are commonly guided using X-rays, which cause side effects to patients and the surgical team. Researchers now present an interdisciplinary approach that includes navigation, imaging techniques and augmented reality to reduce radiation exposure and optimise visualisation […]
What doctors should know when they don’t know: A new educational intervention for pediatric residents aims to improve their skills in communicating about diagnostic uncertainty. By Maren Olson Uncertainty is a fact of life and medicine is not immune to […]
Thyroid disorders are among the most common diseases of the endocrine system. A new study now reveals that both an overactive as well as an underactive thyroid can have a negative impact on bone mass. By Vasilios Pergialiotis Thyroid dysfunction […]
Pain is common among patients hospitalized in surgical departments, yet often it is not sufficiently controlled by painkillers. Can adding acupuncture to usual medical care impact pain management after surgery? Is acupuncture a safe treatment in the hospital setting? A […]
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