Prostate cancer hits harder in poorer countries. Two drugs, abiraterone and enzalutamide, can help, but they're expensive. Many patients in Nigeria can't afford them. A recent survey asked doctors about this problem and possible solutions. The survey asked 104 doctors in Nigeria about prostate canc
Burns are nasty injuries. They hurt a lot and take a long time to heal. For over 20 years, doctors have been using something called CAMPs. These are like fake skin or tissue. They help burns heal faster. But not everyone agrees on how well they work or if they are worth the money. There are over 75
In the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, living with HIV comes with a heavy burden. Stigma is a constant companion, making life harder for those affected. Between December 2021 and June 2022, a study shed light on how this stigma impacts their daily lives. The study involved 33 participants from Ilal
In the world of germs, some are more famous for causing trouble than others. One such troublemaker is Streptococcus pyogenes, better known as Group A Strep. It's usually known for causing sore throats and skin infections. But in rare cases, it can cause serious lung infections. A 52-year-old woman
The mouth is full of tiny creatures. These are not monsters. They are bacteria. Scientists wanted to see how these bacteria relate to gum disease and missing teeth. They looked at a big group of people from all over the U. S. First, they checked the bacteria in people's mouths. Then, they compared
Recent findings have shown a surprising tie between blood sugar and the health of the aorta, the main blood vessel from the heart. Researchers looked at five blood sugar factors: type 2 diabetes, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, glycated hemoglobin, and post-meal glucose. Higher levels of these fac
Sleep apnea might seem like just a noisy nighttime nuisance, but it's more than that. It's a serious condition that can affect your brain health. New research shows that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is linked to tiny bleeds in the brain. These bleeds, called microbleeds, become more co
Lung neuroendocrine neoplasms, or NENs, are not a single type of tumor but a group of different ones. This group includes well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs). Even though doctors have known about these tumors for a long time, they still find them tri
When the heart's rhythm is off, it can be tough to fix. Normally, doctors use a special wire in the coronary sinus to help the heart beat in sync. But what if that path is blocked? That's where a new method comes in. Instead of going the usual route, doctors can now place the wire on the inside of t
Vaccines have changed a lot over time. They used to give you long-term protection. Now, they're more like a yearly subscription. Companies guess which flu strains will be around and tweak the vaccines each season. But do they really work? Many people, even those who get multiple boosters, still get
