A video consultation between patient and surgeon is just as good as a physical visit to the outpatient clinic to discuss a major operation. This is evident from research by Amsterdam UMC, demonstrated that a video consultation is just as good as a physical consultation in terms of information uptake. Alongside this finding, patients save an average of two hours of travel time and waiting time per consultation, incur no costs for travel and parking, and reduce their ecological footprint. The CO₂ emissions of a video consultation are 99 percent lower than those of a physical hospital visit. The results were published today in The Lancet Digital Health. 

A new study led by Syracuse University Professor Rachael Goodwin offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the psychological toll of perfectionism in professional ballet—and its surprising parallels to elite sports.

Researchers from NeuRA and UNSW Sydney have launched a new app aimed at boosting the wellbeing and resilience of adults. This innovative mobile application, called ReNeuWell, shifts the focus from managing distress to actively promoting mental flourishing, offering a neuroscience-backed, personalised approach to mental health.

Scientists from Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a novel ultrasound-driven therapy that activates dormant cancer drugs directly inside tumors. By combining low-intensity ultrasound with specially designed nanoparticles, the team achieved a 99% tumor suppression rate and 66.7% cure rate in mice. This non-invasive approach minimizes side effects and could revolutionize targeted cancer treatment.