Raphael Bass MD

Beauty Doctor/CEO A woman with her own independent mind and independent business can reflect her own values

[Hugo ☀️ NOgymNOlimits @NOgymNOlimits]

El cuello es uno de los grandes olvidados del entrenamiento.
Y de los más castigados por pantallas, estrés y mala postura.
Este isométrico simple contra la pared va muy bien (al menos a mi sí):

- Fortalece musculatura anterior del cuello.
- Reduce dolor cervical.
- Mejora postura.
- Puede ayudar con cefaleas tensionales.

Cómo hacerlo:

Toalla doblada en la frente.
Cuerpo recto.
Empuja suave contra la pared.
Mantén 20–40s.
2–3 series, 2-3 veces por semana.

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

A single dose of a new cancer drug made a brain tumor almost disappear - in just 5
days

In early 2024, doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital treated three people with recurrent glioblastoma brain tumour using a brand-new type of CAR T-cell therapy called CARv3-TEAM-E.

The treatment is made from each patient’s own immune cells, which are taken out, genetically rewired in the lab to recognize two different markers commonly found on glioblastoma cells, and then infused directly into the fluid spaces of the brain through a single procedure.

The results were stunning and much faster than anyone expected:

In one patient, MRI scans taken just five days after the single infusion showed the tumor had almost completely vanished.

A second patient had more than 60 % of the tumor disappear, and that shrinkage lasted for over six months.

The third patient also had clear tumor reduction within days.

These responses happened far more quickly and dramatically than anything seen before with immunotherapy for this type of brain cancer. Doctors described the early images as “jaw-dropping”

[Dr G Rajesh (Gopalan Nair Rajesh). @DrRajeshG1]

Patient with continuous murmur along left sternal border

[Moath Said Alfawara,MD @m_alfawara]

🫀 Not your typical myocardial bridge
A short segment of the LAD courses inside the RV, at the RVOT 👀

@KFAFHCards @escardio @ACCinTouch @iamritu @Heart_SCCT @ChamsiPash

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

A daily bedtime foot massage could be your secret sleep weapon—research in Menopause found postmenopausal women slept an hour longer with this simple ritual. Beyond deep relaxation, the study saw big drops in anxiety and fatigue. Why not try a DIY foot rub tonight and find out if deep sleep really starts from the ground up?

Source:

Foot Massage Effective in Improving Sleep Quality and Anxiety in Postmenopausal Women (journal Menopause, North American Menopause Society).

#SleepTips
#BetterSleep

[Quanta Magazine @QuantaMagazine]

In 1989, this video shook up neuroscience. Here, glutamate triggers waves of calcium movement between astrocytes, large brain cells that reach millions of neurons. A new wave of research is revealing how this behavior influences our brain states. https://t.co/9R5oDQw7q4

[Quantum Tech ⚛ @QuantumTech_X]

Yawning isn’t just boredom or tiredness, it’s brain regulation 🤩✨

[Jamal Ali @The_sonoguy]

🚨 Pancreatic tail carcinoma often hides no early jaundice, no obvious bile duct dilatation.

🧠 Ultrasound clues to watch for:
• Hypoechoic, irregular mass in the tail
• Loss of normal pancreatic contour
• Upstream pancreatic duct dilatation
• Unexplained splenomegaly

[Medical Education @MedEd_Cases]

The log roll test is used to evaluate the hip joint as a cause of hip pain. With the hip and knee fully extended, the examiner stabilizes the limb by placing one hand at the mid-thigh and the other at the calf, then passively rotates the entire leg and hip through internal and external rotation to the maximal available range of motion. The test is considered positive if this maneuver reproduces pain, clicking, popping or abnormal range of motion. Diagnostic accuracy is variable, but the test is very sensitive and poorly specific.

Read: https://t.co/YKsWBKlLOs

Watch: https://t.co/e6KUsAAS5f

#MedicalEducation #MedEd #Physio #ATC #Orthopedics #SportsMedicine #PhysicalTherapy #AthleticTraining #Rehab #InjuryPrevention #SportsInjury #SportsRehab #PhysioTherapy #FOAMed

[Tıp Dünyası @dunyadantip]

Bilek anatomisinin gerçekteki ve kitaptaki halinin arasındaki fark.

[Johns Hopkins Medicine @HopkinsMedicine]

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Nirav Patel gives insight on returning to sports after hip and knee replacement.

[International Lung Cancer Summit @LungSummit]

How do we select the right frontline therapy for EGFR positive NSCLC?

At ILCS 2025, @LeXiuning highlighted that patients with high risk features rarely benefit from monotherapy. This includes those with brain or liver metastases, TP53 mutations or detectable ctDNA. Is intensification the new standard for this group?

Watch her full session ➡️ https://t.co/qBfsppMWQK

[Dr. William Li @drwilliamli]

🧠 Brain health doesn’t start in your head. It starts in your gut.
New science shows your microbiome directly impacts aging, cognition, and vitality.

➕ Follow for more longevity science.

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

How squirrels use memory tricks and brain changes to survive winter

[Life of Flow | Vascular Surgery Podcast @vascularpodcast]

Medicine is the field where experts are restricted from owning the tools of their own trade.

Private firms have tried to run healthcare like a startup company, but they’ve overlooked one important detail: the model is failing because doctors are not involved.

You can’t scale the system without understanding the work itself.

This week, @DutchRojas breaks down the beginning of the end for the medical monopoly - and what comes next.

Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/sYE753bM8q

#HealthcareSystem #Medicine #HealthcareReform #PhysicianLife

[NFL @NFL]

.@Patriots QB Drake Maye is LIVE from Super Bowl LX Opening Night! #SBOpeningNight #SBLX https://t.co/7vuIeBnUxU

[Next Science @NextScience]

🦷 A molecule in cruciferous vegetables has been found to eliminate cavity-causing bacteria.

Hiding within your daily serving of broccoli and cabbage is a powerful molecule that could transform the future of dental care.

Known as 3,3′-diindolylmethane (DIM), this natural compound has demonstrated a remarkable ability to dismantle the protective defenses of Streptococcus mutans, the primary bacteria responsible for tooth decay.

In recent laboratory studies, DIM successfully eliminated up to 90% of bacterial biofilms by preventing the formation of the sticky layers that allow plaque to thrive on teeth. By stripping away this biological shield, the compound leaves harmful microbes significantly more vulnerable and easier to remove.

The potential applications for DIM extend far beyond the laboratory, as researchers suggest it could become a standard additive in toothpaste, mouthwash, and other oral-care products. Unlike harsh chemicals, this plant-derived molecule offers a low-toxicity alternative that targets specific harmful bacteria without disrupting the overall balance of the mouth. Furthermore, DIM is already recognized for its potent anti-cancer properties, highlighting its role as a versatile powerhouse for human health. This breakthrough signals a shift toward natural, multi-functional ingredients that address both hygiene and long-term wellness.

Source: Qvartz, K., Cohen, G., & Kushmaro, A. 3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM): A Potential Therapeutic Agent against Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Development. Antibiotics.

[Corrado Fiore @fiore_corrado]

💡 Exploring latest rendering tools with new system Vivid Pioneer in patient with extensive P2 prolapse and P2-L flail.
Take a look to primary and secondary lesions with several anatomic details.

[CardiovascularCorner @TrackYourHeart]

Raise your arms, and the blood finds its way home faster. Gravity eases the venous journey, giving the heart a brief moment of relief.

[Smart Biology @SmartBiology3D]

Ever wondered what cells and DNA really look like up close?
With our 3D animated textbooks, you’ll explore biology at true scale—making complex science easy to see and understand.
Dive in and experience learning like never before! Learn more at https://t.co/hjcPcmOkYb
#biology #3D #science #EdTech #STEM