In recent years, the treatment landscape for severe pulmonary embolism (PE) has witnessed a notable expansion. Traditional methods like systemic thrombolysis are still favored for critically ill PE patients. But newer, catheter-guided reperfusion therapies are gaining traction as potentially safer o
Do you or someone you know take anti-seizure meds for focal seizures? You might be using one of the newer drugs like lacosamide, eslicarbazepine acetate, perampanel, brivaracetam, or cenobamate. While these medicines help control seizures, they also come with some serious side effects that doctors s
Imagine you're walking down a dark alley. You might think about crime and how it can hurt people. But have you ever thought about how it can affect a person's lifespan? This study took a closer look at this topic, specifically for people with substance use problems. They wanted to know if violent cr
In the bustling city of Cape Town, many young women who have left school are facing a daunting set of challenges. A new study delved into the surprising connections between these girls' actions and their potentially dangerous decisions. Researchers sat down with 500 young women to chat about their b
Imagine living with a terminal illness. It's tough, right? Both physically and mentally. It's not just the patients who suffer; their families are also deeply affected. But what if we could make the end of life a bit easier? That's where understanding what patients and their families consider a "goo
Have you ever wondered what happens when older folks have an atrial shunt and suffer a cryptogenic stroke? Well, let's dive into a study that looked into this topic. Researchers wanted to find out if closing these shunts made a difference in the long run. They focused on folks aged 60 and above who
Most studies lump people with disabilities together and forget that their situations can be quite different. For instance, those with intellectual disabilities face their own unique set of challenges. This paper dives into what keeps many people with intellectual disabilities in Spain from joining t
Did you know that your bones can benefit from electrical stimulation? Scientists have discovered a cool way to help bones regrow using a material called piezoelectric hydrogel. This hydrogel contains tiny particles called BaTiO3 nanoparticles, which create electric signals. When these signals intera
Viruses change quickly to survive in new environments. Sometimes, they pick up positively charged proteins on their surface to stick to negatively charged heparan sulfate (HS) when grown in lab dishes. We studied a virus called enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) and found that a variant, MP4-97R/167G, doesn't
Ever wondered if adding a drug called rivaroxaban to your daily aspirin routine could be cost-effective for heart or leg artery disease? Let's dive into a study that explored just that. The goal was to see if taking both rivaroxaban and aspirin (RIV+ASA) was more bang for your buck compared to just
