] Have you ever looked at your friend's scalp and wondered why they have those funny red dots and white scales? It turns out, about 80% of people with psoriasis have this issue on their scalp. Treating it can be tough, but scientists found two things that might help: a special kind of light called
Ever wondered how hand function develops in babies with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP)? Researchers have been exploring this question by studying infants aged 3 to 15 months. These tiny humans are going through a crucial period where their motor skills start to unfold. Unilateral CP affects one sid
Epilepsy is a tough nut to crack when it comes to treatment. Despite many options, doctors and patients are still struggling to find something that works really well and is safe. So, scientists are on the hunt for new ways to make antiseizure drugs better. One exciting idea is to use tiny, advanced
Did you know that how well our hearts keep time can hint at future health issues? Heart rate variability, or HRV, is like the heart's internal clock, and it's connected to the body's autonomic system, which keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. Now, scientists are looking into how school
Cancer survivors often deal with something called cancer-related fatigue. It's one of the most common problems they face. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) might help with this fatigue, but we're not sure exactly how it works. A group of researchers looked back at a study where peop
Ever wondered why some diabetic guys might have trouble having kids? It's all about zinc, a mineral that keeps sperm and reproductive organs in tip-top shape. But diabetes messes with zinc levels, causing problems. Scientists decided to test if zinc and a common diabetes drug called metformin could
Have you ever wondered how a tiny pill like colchicine can influence our body's response to medications? In a recent study led by researchers from the UK, scientists examined the impact of colchicine on platelet function. They gave patients with stable coronary artery disease a daily dose of 0. 5mg
In Sierra Leone, onchocerciasis is a big worry in 14 out of its 16 districts. But two villages in Tonkolili district, Mangobo and Petifu, haven't seen much blindness from this disease. This raised eyebrows because, since 2005, these villages have had 17 rounds of annual treatments with ivermectin, a
You might have heard about cell and gene therapies (CGTs), which can treat rare and sometimes deadly diseases. The catch? They're expensive. People are worried that insurance companies might not want to pay for them. If you look at the big picture, the yearly cost of covering these therapies for eve
Imagine being a doctor tasked with helping injured workers stay on the job or return to it after illness. What challenges might you face? This study dives into the experiences of primary care providers (PCPs) who support workers with work-related injuries and illnesses. It also looks at how a traini
