Mystum Health & Wellness Category Page List All Articles

Health & Wellness

Surreal illustration of Behçet's Disease skin and mucosal manifestations.

Behçet's Disease: Unveiling Skin and Mucosal Mysteries

Explore the common skin and mucosal manifestations of Behçet's Disease, understand how these symptoms aid in diagnosis, and learn about current treatment strategies for managing this complex condition.

3D heart model showing coronary arteries and scar tissue.

Targeting the Heart's Tricky Spots: Can New Imaging Tech Improve Ethanol Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia?

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) can be tough to treat, especially when it originates from deep within the heart muscle. Standard ablation techniques often fall short, but a new approach using pre-procedural imaging to guide targeted ethanol ablation is showing promise.

Surreal illustration of biliary system representing PSC treatment options.

PSC Strictures: Metals, Magnets, or Liver Transplant?

Navigating PSC strictures? Discover the latest endoscopic techniques, innovative therapies like magnetic compression, and when liver transplantation becomes the ultimate solution. A must-read for patients and caregivers.

Surreal illustration of a heart with platelets representing MPV standardization in cardiovascular health.

Decoding Platelet Volume: Why Standardisation Matters for Your Heart

Discover why standardising the measurement of mean platelet volume (MPV) is critical for accurate cardiovascular risk assessment. Learn how variations in testing methods can impact results and what this means for your heart health.

Path to Longevity: Healthy Habits for a Longer Life

Unlocking Longevity: How Lifestyle Changes Can Add Years to Your Life

Discover how simple lifestyle adjustments, particularly quitting smoking and adopting healthier eating habits, can significantly extend your life, reduce your risk of dementia and disability, and improve your overall well-being.

DNA strands forming a muscle fiber.

Unlocking the Puzzle of Antisynthetase Syndrome: How Genetics and Lab Tests Can Guide the Way

Discover how genetic factors and lab findings influence the clinical path of antisynthetase syndrome. Learn how these insights can lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment plans.

A nurse stands guard, symbolizing protection and competence in healthcare.

EU Nurse Checks: Are Patient Safety Risks Being Ignored?

Growing concerns that differing standards for EU and non-EU nurses could be putting patients at risk. Calls for uniform competence checks to ensure patient safety.

Human brain with DNA strand highlighting the temporal lobe.

Schizophrenia and Your Genes: How One Gene Could Change Everything

Uncover how variations in the STON2 gene could impact brain structure and schizophrenia, paving the way for personalized treatments and earlier interventions.

Illustration of ultrasound probe examining a tongue lesion.

Tongue Cancer Detection: Can Ultrasound Elastography Make a Difference?

Discover how a preliminary study investigates the potential of intraoral ultrasonography and strain elastography to improve the detection and characterization of tongue carcinoma, offering a promising avenue for early diagnosis.

DNA strands forming a joint symbolizing PsA genetic research.

Decoding Psoriatic Arthritis: New Genetic Clues & Potential Drug Targets

A new study uncovers genetic variations specific to psoriatic arthritis, distinguishing it from psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, and highlighting potential new avenues for drug development.

Newsletter Subscribe

Subscribe to get the latest articles and insights directly in your inbox.