ROBOTS MICROSURGERY
Robots can now perform surgery on an egg without breaking it. That’s how advanced robotic precision has become, machines so steady they can peel apart an eggshell, operate on the egg white, and stitch it back together as if it were human tissue. This level of accuracy is redefining what’s possible in medicine, from delicate […]
WARNING 10 SIGNS OF SOFT PALATE CANCER
WARNING 10 SIGNS OF SOFT PALATE CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! Signs and symptoms of soft palate cancer can include the following: Bleeding in the mouth Difficulty swallowing. Difficulty speaking Bad breath Mouth pain Sores in the mouth that won’t heal Loose teeth Weight loss Ear pain Swelling in the neck that may hurt Early […]
NOVEL THERAPY FOR PET CATS WITH HEAD AND NECK CANCER COULD HELP HUMANS TOO
NOVEL THERAPY FOR PET CATS WITH HEAD AND NECK CANCER COULD HELP HUMANS TOO Researchers have reported results from the first-ever clinical trial of a new class of targeted therapy in pet cats with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)—a cancer which is notoriously deadly and difficult to treat. Publishing in the Cell Press […]
A BANANA THROUGHT THE LENS OF MEDICAL IMAGING
A BANANA THROUGHT THE LENS OF MEDICAL IMAGING This creative visual shows how different diagnostic tools visualize the same object: Top Left: The banana in normal visible light – what our eyes see. Top Right (X-RAY): Captures dense structures; mostly shows the banana’s outer shape. Bottom Left (MRI): Reveals soft tissue details using magnetic fields […]
WARNING 7 SIGNS OF VOCAL CORDS CANCER
WARNING 7 SIGNS OF VOCAL CORDS CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! •Voice change •Chronic sore throat, sometimes with ear pain •Trouble swallowing with associated weight loss •Trouble breathing •Sensation of something stuck in the throat •The appearance of one or more lumps that can be felt in the neck •Coughing up of blood Early detection […]
VOCAL CORD SURGERY FOR RARE TUMOR GIVES ABC7 ANCHOR HER VOICE BACK
VOCAL CORD SURGERY FOR RARE TUMOR GIVES ABC7 ANCHOR HER VOICE BACK Samantha Chatman noticed that her smooth, warm timbre was becoming increasingly hoarse. The weekend morning anchor and investigative reporter for Chicago’s ABC7 initially thought the cause was her allergies or asthma. A scope passed through her nose revealed the cause: a polyp on […]
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV)
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) Human papillomavirus infection is is caused by a DNA virus from the papillomaviridae family. Most HPV infections show no symptoms and resolve spontaneously. However, in some cases, they persist and result in warts or precancerous lesions. There are over 100 different types of HPV. Some types are considered high-risk because they are […]
WARNING 3 SIGNS OF LIP CANCER
WARNING 3 SIGNS OF LIP CANCER Don’t Ignore the Signals! A flat or slightly raised whitish discoloration of the lip A sore on your lip that won’t heal Tingling, pain or numbness of the lips or the skin around the mouth Early detection saves lives! If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, […]
9 IN 10 HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS ARE SMOKERS
9 IN 10 HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS ARE SMOKERS Eighty-five percent of head and neck cancer patients are associated with smoking. The risk of developing cancer increases by 15 to 20 times when smoking is combined with alcohol consumption. Gender-wise, men are reported to be more vulnerable to head and neck cancer than women. […]
THE TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT (TME)
THE TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT (TME) This animation delves deep into the tumor microenvironment (TME) — a complex cellular domain in which a tumor resides. You can see: extracellular matrix newly-forming blood vessels cancer-associated fibroblasts various immune cells such as macrophages, T cells, B cells, dendritic cells, neutrophils, NK cells, and more cell migration that causes metastasis […]