Oncology

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Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. It's a surprisingly broad field, encompassing many subspecialties focusing on specific cancer types or treatment modalities. elaborate share

Placebo Effect

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The placebo effect can sometimes even work when patients *know* they're receiving a placebo. elaborate share

Pain

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Pain, in the *Naruto* series, has six bodies, each representing one of the paths of Pain. elaborate share

Venereology

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The term "venereology," the study of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), comes from Venus, the Roman goddess of love. elaborate share

Neuroprosthetics

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Some neuroprosthetics use machine learning algorithms to improve their control and responsiveness over time, effectively "learning" from the user's brain signals. elaborate share

Telehealth

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Telehealth can be used to monitor patients' vital signs remotely, sometimes even without the need for wearable devices, using just a smartphone camera. elaborate share