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Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: Can Machines Detect Cancer Earlier? By Dr Humaira Latif • Reviewed for clinical accuracy • Updated: Aug 14, 2025 Short answer: AI helps detect cancer earlier by highlighting subtle, pre-diagnostic imaging patterns and triaging high-risk scans in minutes. It augments radiologists—improving sensitivity and workflow speed—when used with quality data, calibration, and clinician oversight. Contents Why Early Detection Matters How AI “Sees” Cancer on Medical Images Clinical Use-Cases by Modality Performance Metrics & What They Mean Clinical & Operational Benefits Limitations, Bias & Safety Workflow Integration: 8-Step Roadmap Data, Governance & Compliance Costs, ROI & Procurement Tips FAQs Image & Infographic Prompts (with SEO alts & titles) Labels, Search Description & Perm...

Tuberculosis in Pregnancy Author:  Dr. Humairalatif Last updated: August 2025 Introduction Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis , remains a leading infectious cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally. Pregnancy induces complex immunological shifts, affecting susceptibility to TB, its progression, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for both mother and child. This comprehensive article explores the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic strategies, management protocols, safety of anti-tubercular therapy (ATT), effects on pregnancy outcomes, prevention, and public health implications of TB in pregnancy. 1. Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in Pregnancy Globally, an estimated 10 million people developed TB in 2023; a significant proportion were women of reproductive age (15–49 years). Many of these women were pregnant at the time of infection or diagnosis. TB rates are higher in low- and middle-income countries: su...

The Hidden Transition: Maternal Brain Changes, Emotional Realities & Self-Care During Matrescence Matrescence is the quiet, complex transformation that happens when a person becomes a mother. It involves real changes in the brain, waves of unexpected emotions, and a new identity that needs care and understanding. This science-informed, empathetic guide explains what matrescence is, summarizes the evidence on brain changes, explores the emotional realities many mothers face, and gives practical, compassionate self-care strategies you can apply today. On this page Defining Matrescence: What it means Why the brain changes: hormones, neuroplasticity & adaptation Which brain areas change — plain-language summary Emotional realities: identity, grief, joy, anxiety, and ambivalence Practical, evidence-based self-care strategies When to seek help — red flags and resources Support for p...

World Breastfeeding Week 2025: Benefits for Mother and Baby Awareness overview • August 1–7, 2025 Every year the first week of August is observed as World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)  ,a global call to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. In 2025 the focus is on creating durable, system-level support that enables every mother who wants to breastfeed to do so safely and confidently. This article summarizes the evidence-based benefits of breastfeeding for both infants and mothers, explains why systems matter, and suggests practical ways clinicians, policymakers and communities can help. What is World Breastfeeding Week 2025? World Breastfeeding Week is observed August 1–7 and is coordinated by global partners including WHO, UNICEF and civil society allies. The 2025 emphasis asks countries and communities to priorities breastfeeding by creating sustainable support systems  ,covering health services, wo...