Could lower-body fat be immunologically protective?
Our Cureus video abstract explores the immunological shield hypothesis linking lipoedema-like fat distribution with a more buffered inflammatory profile.
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/459...
#cureus #PrecisionMedicine #Immunology #Medsky
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Advances in Genome Science & Precision Medicine
Topics:
AI in genomics | CRISPR | multi-omics | precision oncology
Submit to collection: www.cureus.com/collections/...
#cureus #Genomics #Research #medsky
68F with pelvic pain + bleeding →
IUD found outside uterus during surgery
Symptoms resolved after removal
Do you always ask about past contraceptive use?
Learn more: www.cureus.com/articles/467...
#cureus #Gynecology #WomensHealth #MedEd #Healthcare #Medsky
Can EAT change how we treat chronic nasopharyngitis?
n=546 study:
improvement in 1 month
sustained to 12 months
faster in edematous tissue
Not all patients respond the same.
Would you adopt EAT in practice?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/476...
#cureus #ENT #MedEd #Otolaryngology #Medsky
In soiled airways:
• FPS ↓ ≥10%
• lens contamination affects ~15%
This concept:
gas jet clears lens
prevents occlusion
provides oxygenation
Would this change your airway strategy?
Learn more: www.cureus.com/articles/468...
#cureus #EmergencyMedicine #MedTech #MedEd #MedSky
Serous endometrial carcinoma with inguinal lymph node metastasis (uncommon).
Treated with:
• neoadjuvant chemotherapy
• radical cytoreductive surgery
💬 Would you pursue aggressive surgery in stage IVB cases?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/477...
#cureus #Oncology #MedEd #Medsky
Chronic painless wrist swelling
Disappears on elevation, refills on dependency
Diagnosis?
Reply below 👇
Tag a colleague & compare answers
Read the full case here: www.cureus.com/picture_quiz...
#cureus #Medsky #Surgery #pathology #quiz #MedEd
Not ready for joint replacement but analgesics aren’t enough?
Intra-articular hyaluronic acid may:
reduce pain
improve mobility
sustain outcomes up to ~28 weeks
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/465...
#cureus #Orthopedics #VideoAbstract #MedEd #Arthritis #MedSky
Congratulations to Dr. Ian Neel and his co-authors on officially being the first publication in the Proceedings of the @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social Department of Medicine via @cureusmedical.bsky.social!
First but not the last!
Cc @ucsdggpc.bsky.social #Geriatrics #Dementia
New publication in @cureusmedical.bsky.social by Dr. Ian Neel highlights the San Diego Alzheimer’s Project and efforts to improve early detection through clinical guidelines, training & EMR-integrated tools. 🧠
Read it here: tinyurl.com/t6wfd8y4
#UCSDGeriatrics
Not all neuro-lupus is lupus.
Severe ADAMTS13 deficiency revealed TTP in this case.
Early treatment = full recovery.
Key: think beyond the obvious.
www.cureus.com/articles/360...
#cureus #Medsky #Neurology #MedEd
Proposed BMI cut-offs (young Indian population):
• 22.09 (men)
• 23.73 (women)
↑ sensitivity vs BMI ≥25
BMI alone may not reflect true body fat.
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/472...
#cureus #obesity #bmi #publichealth #meded #health
More students. Same staff. Better system. QI-based interventions increased training capacity 3×. Efficiency can scale education. What limits teaching capacity in your setting?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/462...
#Cureus #MedSky #HealthcareInnovation #Education
Your smartwatch might help your sleep… but not how you think. Fewer awakenings, better mood & little change in core sleep metrics. Would you recommend these tools to patients?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/450...
#Cureus #SleepMedicine #DigitalHealth #MedSky
This case preserved most of the sigmoid and allowed safe reversal later. Takeaway: Sometimes less surgery = better outcome. Would you try this approach?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/463...
#Cureus #GeneralSurgery #Colorectal #MedSky
In this Author Spotlight, radiological technologist Dai Tajima shares shares why he chose Cureus to publish his research on CT-like MRI imaging for assessing shoulder injuries.
Learn more about contributing here: www.cureus.com/newsroom/new...
#meded #Cureus #Medsky
Imaging revealed: abnormal aortic wall, central hypoechoic lesion & unusual vessel-like structure. Which modality would you rely on next; CT, TEE, or something else?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/465...
#Cureus #Cardiology #TEE #MedSky
Meningitis symptoms. Normal CSF. Opening pressure? 43 cm H₂O. Diagnosis: intracranial hypertension. Takeaway: Opening pressure is not optional, it’s diagnostic. How often is opening pressure overlooked in practice?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/474...
#Cureus #Neurology #MedSky
"The #NervousSystem, while rare, can be also affected. Manifestations of #SLE in the nervous system can be diverse. The.. #ACR recognizes 19 distinct #NPSLE syndromes, which may affect either the central or peripheral nervous system.": buff.ly/Abjfb3V
via @cureusmedical.bsky.social
#lupus #MedSky
Lyme disease → seizures → worse after antibiotics? These patients improved only after immunotherapy (steroids + IVIG). Infection-triggered immune activation may play a role in refractory seizures.
Read more here: www.cureus.com/articles/367...
#Cureus #Epilepsy #LymeDisease #MedSky
In pediatric trauma patients: Early enteral nutrition → better outcomes. Mortality reduced significantly. Early nutrition may be a key modifiable factor in critical care.
Read more here: www.cureus.com/articles/444...
#Cureus #Pediatrics #Nutrition #MedSky
Initially treated as GI bleeding → later found to be esophageal perforation. CT can be lifesaving when endoscopy is inconclusive. Would you have suspected Boerhaave in this case?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/472...
#Cureus #ER #Gastroenterology #CriticalCare #MedSky
Shoulder arthroscopy increased dramatically, but not equally across regions or systems. Where you live may still shape your surgical care. Have you seen similar disparities in your healthcare system?
Read more here: www.cureus.com/articles/397...
#Cureus #Orthopedics #MedSky
✔ PRP → better pain relief at 6 months. No long-term difference. No functional improvement
Takeaway: PRP helps… but not consistently. Is PRP worth the cost in your setting?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/184...
#Cureus #Orthopedics #Osteoarthritis #MedSky
This case highlights cerebral amyloid angiopathy a condition that: increases hemorrhage risk & complicates Alzheimer’s treatment decisions Would this imaging change your treatment plan?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/472...
#Cureus #Neurology #Alzheimers #MedSky
A complex revisional case due to malabsorption and hypocalcemia was successfully managed with robotic surgery. Do you think robotics should be standard for revisional bariatric surgery?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/470...
#Cureus #RoboticSurgery #MedSky
The HEARTLAND Protocol provides a step-by-step framework for delivering HF care in rural, low-resource settings. From admission → long-term management. What’s missing more, new drugs or better systems?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/466...
#Cureus #HeartFailure #MedSky
LLLT and mechanical vibration both showed moderate acceleration of tooth movement in RCTs. No major adverse effects reported. Consistency is still an issue. Would you offer this to patients today?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/470...
#Cureus #Orthodontics #MedSky
The µTASWako i50 shows: high agreement with i30, improved throughput & automated dilution for high biomarker levels. What’s the biggest limitation in your current biomarker workflow?
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/417...
#Cureus #MedSky #LabMedicine #CancerDiagnostics
Severe vitamin B12 deficiency can mimic thrombotic microangiopathy, a condition known as pseudo-TMA. In this case, treatment with B12 injections resulted in complete recovery.
Read more: www.cureus.com/articles/466...
#Cureus #Hematology #VitaminB12 #ClinicalMedicine #MedSky
