Have you ever wondered how schizophrenia affects the brain? One structure that has been getting attention is the choroid plexus. This tiny but important part of the brain makes cerebrospinal fluid, which protects and nourishes the brain. Researchers are interested in how schizophrenia might change t
Indonesian women who have survived gynecological cancer often face challenges during chemotherapy, like managing side effects and maintaining quality of life. This study is designed to test a digital health intervention called FoRSHE-X. The goal is to help these women cope better with stress, boost
The US Department of Justice has sued CVS, claiming the pharmacy chain filled illegal opioid prescriptions and billed federal health programs. The complaint, filed in Rhode Island, says CVS violated the Controlled Substances Act by dispensing large quantities and dangerous combinations of opioids fr
Parkinson's disease doesn't just affect movement, it can also mess with how people see and think. There's no medicine to fix this, so scientists are looking for other ways to help. They're testing if using a special app and glasses that flash light could improve these issues. A small study found tha
Did you know your bones have their own tiny helpers? Known as skeletal stem cells (SSCs), these little workers are always busy. They constantly refreshen the mature cells in your bones, ensuring balance and harmony within your skeletal system. This ability to self-renew and adapt is what makes SSCs
Exercising every day is super important for kids. But do they do it enough? This study looked at how well kids in Ecuador follow the World Health Organization's (WHO) advice on physical activity. They checked two very different places: Cuenca, where lots live in cities and have basic needs met, and
Ever wondered what makes people miss their eye doctor appointments? A recent study explored this issue, focusing on glaucoma clinics. Glaucoma, a serious eyesight condition, requires regular check-ups. But weather and personal factors play a significant role in whether patients show up or cancel. Th
Between the years 2000 and 2024, a significant shift has been seen in the medical field—doctors are increasingly looking to form unions. This shift comes as no surprise given the changing landscape of healthcare. Over the past two decades, physicians have faced numerous challenges, including long wo
Meet John, a 54-year-old man who had a special map of his brain's blood vessels made. This map, called a computed tomography angiogram (CTA), showed something unique. John's left posterior cerebral artery (PCA) wasn't just getting blood from the vertebrobasilar system, like most people. It also had
Scientists have been studying something called circulating tumor DNA, or ctDNA. These are tiny bits of DNA that cancer cells release into the bloodstream. They've found that checking these bits can help doctors know if a treatment is working. Researchers looked at patients with two types of kidney c
