High triglyceride levels, or hypertriglyceridaemia, are not just about what you eat. It's a mix of genes and lifestyle. The liver plays a big role here. When the liver has too much fat, it makes more of a certain type of cholesterol. This cholesterol is rich in triglycerides. Now, scientists think t
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, itchy, and scaly patches. It can be tough to manage, but recent studies show that weight and lifestyle play a big role in how well the skin heals. People who have psoriasis often struggle with their weight. This is not a coincidence. Extra weight can m
In the world of medicine, sometimes the smallest tools make the biggest difference. A recent study shows how a special kind of surgery, called microscopically controlled surgery, is being used to treat a rare type of skin tumor. This tumor, known as eccrine porocarcinoma, is quite unusual and can be
In the U. S. , parents and babies often visit different hospitals for care. This can make it tough to gather all the needed health info for research. Linking electronic health records (EHR) from various places could help. But how can this be done while keeping everyone's privacy safe? Researchers h
Doctors are getting a hand from technology to spot skin cancer. There's a tool called optical coherence tomography (OCT) that's pretty handy, but not everyone knows how to use it right. That's where cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis steps in. It's like a scorecard that tracks how well doctors are doin
Diabetes is becoming more common. It's important to find new ways to help people manage it. This study looks at a special program. It uses mobile health tools and a team of health workers. The goal is to see if this program can help people with diabetes. It also checks if it can save money for the h
Depression is often seen as a silent partner in the worsening of Alzheimer's disease. It's like a hidden force that makes things worse, but how it does this has been a bit of a mystery. Scientists have known that tiny brain helpers called microglia play a big role in both depression and dementia. Bu
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a skin condition that mostly shows up in older people. It's often seen together with other health issues like heart problems and autoimmune diseases. But here's something interesting: scientists are now looking into how a process called ferroptosis might play a role in BP.
In parts of Africa, many people with HIV are on a treatment plan that includes dolutegravir. But what happens when this treatment isn't working well enough? Some patients still have a high viral load, even after getting extra help to stick to their treatment. This is a big problem because it means t
Rabies is a deadly virus that mostly spreads through dog bites. But sometimes, even small scratches or bat bites can cause infection. Scientists are still figuring out how this happens. A recent study looked at skin cells called keratinocytes. These cells are in the outer layer of skin. The study f
