An amazing bit of weird medical science came to the help of newborn baby Edward Ives, who was stripped, wrapped in an ice blanket and left to freeze for four days. On purpose. By doctors. And it worked. Read More >>
Forget that daily apple. Researchers at Georgia Tech and Emory University have developed the Remotoscope, an accessory that turns the iPhone into an ear-inspecting otoscope so doctors can diagnose and treat kids remotely in the event of an ear infection. Read More >>
Featured comment by RUSHOLME:
"Attaching a camera to an otoscope provides huge advantages to doctors, and I believe enhancing current medical devices with the capabilities of a smar..." More »
Remember how in sci-fi tomorrowland we were promised that doctors would be followed around by robots who knew your medical history by rote and could make sure that nothing gets missed? Well, we've woken up in the future because shit just got real. Read More >>
In 1997, Richard Lee Norris suffered a horrific gun accident that ripped off his nose, chin, lips and teeth and turned him into a recluse. 15 years later, doctors were able to perform the "most extensive face transplant ever" and give him a brand new face and new life. Read More >>
Featured comment by theclashrock09:
"Wow, its amazing what surgeons can do now. Just a few years ago they performed the first FULL face transplant, now they are pretty much rebuilding the..." More »
Lab coats: they're white, mostly plain, boxy. Functional, and ultimately sartorially boring. But ask any doctor or lab tech about their lab coat and they will chat up a storm. Often about how they can't wait to ditch them—if they haven't already. Read More >>
Featured comment by qormi101:
"While lab coats may be a dying breed in a clinical context, they are still a mainstay in the lab and I don't think that will be changing any time soon..." More »
There's no doubt that being a doctor is hard work. Long hours and little sleep, where one wrong move could be disastrous for the patient. But is turning to drugs to stay alert really the answer? Read More >>
Featured comment by mike1_2:
"If I wasn't going out at night, I'd still be taking it during the day anyway. Seem to be constantly tired ever since I got glandular fever a few years..." More »
Infomercials, Start Your Copywriting! "Text Neck" is apparently a thing now, and anyone with a smartphone and a sore neck will be ripe for the picking this holiday season! Read More >>
Featured comment by MoTech:
"I think one of the benefits of the newer tablets (the iPad and its copycats) is that they're easy to use when you're sitting or lying in a relaxed pos..." More »
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