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What Is Whooping Cough? Whooping cough (or pertussis) is a highly transmissible respiratory infection of Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized…

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Why Lab-Grown Meat Is Bad Proponents are touting lab-grown meat (i.e., cultured, cellular meat) as an environmentally friendly alternative to…

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Wearable Devices for Real-Time Health Monitoring

Introduction: The Role of Wearable Devices in Healthcare Wearable devices have evolved far beyond simple fitness trackers. In recent years,…

CRISPR and Gene Editing: The Future of Disease Treatment

Introduction: What are CRISPR and Gene Editing? Gene editing is a revolutionary field that promises to modify the genetic makeup…

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in Surgery and Training

Introduction to AR and VR in Healthcare AR and VR have advanced in healthcare, particularly in surgery and medical education.…

Digital Twins in Healthcare: A Game-Changer for Personalized Medicine

Introduction: Unlocking the Power of Digital Twins in Healthcare The concept of digital twins arose in engineering and manufacturing, where…

The Role of Blockchain in Securing Patient Data and Improving Transparency

Introduction to Blockchain in Healthcare Blockchain technology is changing many sectors, and healthcare is certainly one of them. Broken (reliance…

Glaucoma Surgery: Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

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Cataract Surgery: Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

Cataract Surgery Introduction Cataract surgery is one of the highest-performing and most common procedures for regaining vision by surgically removing…

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): Types, Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Risk & Recovery

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Introduction Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is an aesthetic or functional procedure that improves the appearance and function…