Trans people affirmed their gender without medical help in medieval Europe − history shows how identity transcends medicine and law
Surgery was rare and risky in the medieval period. Though medical options were limited, trans people were able to take transitioning into their own hands.
Sarah Barringer, Ph.D. Candidate in English, University of Iowa •
conversation
Feb. 18, 2025 • ~10 min
Feb. 18, 2025 • ~10 min
Opioid-free surgery treats pain at every physical and emotional level
Surgical patients are opting out of opioids due to concerns about side effects and addiction. Combining methods to manage pain can take these fears into account without compromising on care.
Shiv K. Goel, Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh •
conversation
Nov. 25, 2024 • ~10 min
Nov. 25, 2024 • ~10 min
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Injuries and osteoarthritis of the knee are common. Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent and treat knee pain.
Angie Brown, Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University •
conversation
Nov. 15, 2024 • ~10 min
Nov. 15, 2024 • ~10 min
Scientists have figured out how to ‘see’ through mice – could humans be next?
Seeing through mouse skin is one thing, disappearing humans is something else entirely.
Timothy Hearn, Senior Lecturer in Bioinformatics, Anglia Ruskin University
• conversation
Sept. 27, 2024 • ~6 min
Sept. 27, 2024 • ~6 min
The science behind Ariana Grande’s vocal metamorphosis
Grande left her fans confused and concerned when her voice drastically changed during a podcast episode. But there was a method to the singer’s modulation.
Lydia Kruse, Clinical Assistant Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University •
conversation
July 11, 2024 • ~7 min
July 11, 2024 • ~7 min
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