Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Disease

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New research investigates cancer survivors' 'symptom burden'

A declaration of remission doesn't mean a cancer patient's illness is fully gone. Many cancer survivors face lingering symptoms that lead to both physical discomfort and mental strain. Even though there are some commonalities, ...

Why strange cures made sense in mysterious times

Feeding bread to a donkey to treat whooping cough, rubbing a black snail on a wart and impaling it on a thorn are two of the hundreds of remarkable rural Irish remedies once believed to cure ailments.

Why aging shouldn't be classified as a disease

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases—a global, standard-setting guideline for how institutions should understand and organize health information. ...

ChatGPT can't diagnose you. Here's why

From "Dr. Google" to AI-powered chatbots, the internet is full of health advice. But for a safe checkup or diagnosis, experts say it's still best to leave it to the professionals.

Diamond power could be a medical implant's best friend

RMIT researchers have created an experimental 3D-printed diamond–titanium device that generates electricity from flowing liquid and receives wireless power through tissue making it possible to remotely sense changes in flow.

A call to action ahead of Medicaid work requirements

With just over a year to go until low-income people covered by Medicaid expansion in 40 states must start verifying they're working, or are exempt from work requirements, a University of Michigan health care researcher says ...

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