28 Jun 19'
What if doctors could ‘see’ our pain?

What if doctors could ‘see’ our pain?

Researchers find that using neuroimaging-based augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) can allow doctors to visualise patients pain in real-time.


21 Jun 19'
Body image issues? Could 3D body imaging be the solution?

Body image issues? Could 3D body imaging be the solution?

3D technology has not only revolutionised medical imaging and changed the way we watch movies, but it may now also be the answer to improving our perceptions of body image, allowing us to better appreciate how amazing our bodies really are, regardless of their shape and size.


07 Jun 19'
Hookah-related poisoning – Is your hubbly bubbly giving you more than you bargained for?

Hookah-related poisoning – Is your hubbly bubbly giving you more than you bargained for?

If you think smoking a hookah pipe is a safer alternative to smoking, think again. We look at what every smoker and even non-smokers should know.


31 May 19'
Feeling burned out? It's a legitimate workplace phenomenon

Feeling burned out? It's a legitimate workplace phenomenon

Burnout is an increasingly noted workplace phenomenon. While it is still not considered a medical condition, the new ICD definition recognises that it has a legitimate influence on an affected person’s health status and is considered a valid reason for people seeking healthcare services.


24 May 19'
Google's AI more accurate than radiologists in lung cancer screening

Google's AI more accurate than radiologists in lung cancer screening

Google is pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field and findings from a recent study on lung cancer prediction reveal that its better than radiologists when it comes to diagnostics.


03 May 19'
Could drones be the new 'uber' for organs?

Could drones be the new 'uber' for organs?

Could drones be the future of organ transplant delivery? If this 'proof-of-concept' is anything to go by, the answer may be yes...


05 Apr 19'
Feeling stressed? The cure may be simpler than you think…

Feeling stressed? The cure may be simpler than you think…

What if there was a low-cost (possibly free) way to reduce your stress levels and improve your overall health and well-being? New research shows that a 'nature pill' may just be the answer.


29 Mar 19'
World's first HIV-positive to HIV-positive kidney transplant

World's first HIV-positive to HIV-positive kidney transplant

The world's first ever HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant from a living donor and why this groundbreaking feat is not only remarkable for those living with HIV, but for everyone awaiting kidney transplants in the USA.


22 Mar 19'
Could odour be the key to the early detection of Parkinson’s disease?

Could odour be the key to the early detection of Parkinson’s disease?

One woman’s ability to smell Parkinson’s disease pioneered studies that may aid in the earlier diagnosis and soon provide the first definitive diagnostic test for the disease.


15 Mar 19'
Scientists call for a halt on gene-edited babies

Scientists call for a halt on gene-edited babies

Medical miracle or designer babies debacle? A recent call for a moratorium on human germline gene-editing and push for regulation sparks an intense debate.


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