Bands and Watches Measure Heart Rate, Blood Oxygen and Sleep: Is the Data Reliable?
Wearables bring health monitoring into daily life, flagging abnormalities and encouraging exercise. But they are health-management tools and cannot replace medical-grade tests and diagnosis.
Seeing a Doctor at Home and Online Follow-ups: What Problems Can Internet Healthcare Solve?
Online consultation, follow-ups and drug delivery make care more convenient, especially for chronic patients and people in remote areas. But first visits and emergencies still need in-person care.
Continued Breakthroughs in Cancer Immunotherapy: Letting the Body's Immune System Fight Cancer Cells
Immunotherapy activates the body's own immune system to recognize and attack tumors, offering new hope to some cancer patients. But it isn't for everyone and needs proper evaluation.
Can Genetic Testing Predict Disease? Don't Be Fooled by "One Test for Life"
Genetic testing has real value in hereditary diseases and cancer drug selection, but consumer "talent" or "fortune-telling" tests need a rational view, and interpreting results takes professionals.
Surgical Robots and Minimally Invasive Techniques: Operating Is Getting More Precise
Minimally invasive and surgical-robot technologies make some operations less traumatic with faster recovery. But they are tools; whether they apply depends on the condition and the doctor's judgment.
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