In recent years, concerns about the potential link between e-cigarette use (vaping) and bronchiolitis obliterans—commonly known as “popcorn lung”—have gained significant media attention. Headlines suggesting a direct causal relationship have raised alarms among public health officials and consumers alike. But what does the scientific evidence actually tell us about this relationship? This article examines the...
Recent research presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has sparked conversation about vaping safety, but needs to be considered alongside established evidence about relative risks compared to smoking. Let’s break down what we know. The Study: Immediate Vascular Effects Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences used MRI to examine...
Thinking about switching from smoking to vaping? Or perhaps you’re considering nicotine-free vaping as a supposedly ‘safer’ option? Let’s look at what the research actually tells us about how vaping without nicotine affects your blood vessels. What UK Health Experts Say The NHS is crystal clear: vaping is “far less harmful than cigarettes” and poses...
The healthcare industry in the United Kingdom is navigating significant changes in the wake of Brexit. Among the many challenges posed by the UK’s departure from the European Union, the shift in medical device regulations has emerged as a critical focus area. Ensuring compliance with these regulations is not only essential for market access but...
The most commonly misdiagnosed musculoskeletal injury around the world is a distal radius fracture, most simply known as a fracture of the radius bone near the wrist. However, AI technology, including Imagen’s OsteoDetect software, significantly enhances diagnostic accuracy. Based on findings from the Swedish Fracture Registry, distal radius fractures constitute the most prevalent type (16.4%)....
