Medical Notes: October 2, 2022
Your posture may be affecting your medication. Then, aging no longer means losing your memories. And finally…do generous people sleep more?
Esports: Virtual Gameplay With Real Life Consequences
Even though esport players compete online instead of on a field, the growing sport still requires the same team of trainers and medical staff as football or soccer.
Why Chemotherapy May Not Always Be the Best Option
Dr. Jeanne Tie created a blood test that determines whether chemotherapy is necessary for patients living with colon cancer.
The Tattoos That Give Breast Cancer Survivors Their Identity Back
Areola restoration is a subset of medical tattooing – an advanced form of cosmetic tattooing. It can provide a sense of closure for the women who’ve battled cancer and undergone mastectomies.
Mind Over Matter: How Science is Utilizing the Placebo Effect
Dr. Emiliano Santarnecchi hopes to use the placebo effect as a supplemental therapy to medicinal treatments. He discusses the potential applications, as well as the ethical dilemma behind this idea.
“It’s Like Losing a Body Part”: Why Alopecia is More Than Just Hair Loss
Dr. Brett King, a dermatologist at Yale University, explains how one new FDA-approved treatment is the first systemic therapy for severe alopecia.
Can Wellness Apps Actually Improve Your Health?
The mental health app industry skyrocketed during the pandemic. But how helpful are these programs? Dr. Stephanie Collier discusses the dangers of using these apps, many of which have no scientific evidence of successfully treating mental health.
What Happens When Medicine Meets The Metaverse?
Dr. Brennan Spiegel at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center reveals how VR treatment works and how virtual therapeutics will revolutionize medicine.
How to Provide Support in the Wake of a Traumatic Loss
Two bereaved mothers recount their experiences of losing their children, and detail what good support looks like.
When Does Grief Become a Disorder?
Everyone grieves differently, but some can become completely debilitated by their sorrow for years. The American Psychiatric Association recently recognized this type of grief as a diagnosis called prolonged grief disorder.
Medical Notes: March 13, 2022
A new paper found psilocybin-assisted therapy could help relieve depression for up to a year. Scientists have identified a new chemical inside of us that promotes obesity. Earth’s natural coasts are disappearing. And finally, do mosquitoes care about your fashion sense?
Medical Notes: November 28, 2021
There are now two new pills that can prevent people from getting severely ill after contracting Covid-19. Then, a new type of magnetic brain stimulation is showing promise as a treatment for depression. And finally, if you crave one type of food over another blame your genes.
