Blowflies are fascinating creatures. They have a unique way of living that has changed over time. This change is called evolution. Scientists wanted to understand how blowflies became parasites. Parasites are organisms that live on or inside other organisms, called hosts. They get food and shelter f
First, let's talk about the big picture. Los Angeles is no stranger to wildfires and rainstorms. But when these two forces meet, things can get complicated. Recently, the city faced a new challenge. The Eaton Fire, which had already caused significant damage, was followed by a storm. This led to a s
First off, what is electroacupuncture? It is a modern twist on traditional acupuncture. Instead of just needles, electroacupuncture uses a tiny electric current to stimulate the needles. This study wanted to see if zapping muscles with electricity could help with muscle soreness and damage after
When someone has a sudden ischemic stroke, doctors have to act fast. Two main drugs are used to break up the blood clots that cause these strokes: alteplase (tPA) and tenecteplase (TNK). For a long time, tPA was the preferred choice. But new guidelines from the American Heart Association suggest tha
California is bracing for its biggest storm in over a year, with heavy rain and potential debris flows in areas recently burned by wildfires. This storm is part of a series of winter storms hitting the US, with another one already dumping snow in the Midwest. The upcoming storm in California is exp
A recent study explored the use of post-transplant high-dose cyclophosphamide (PTCy) in haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) from mismatched unrelated donors (MMUD) in patients with acute myeloid malignancies. The research focused on whether PTCy, along with a calcineurine inhibitor and my
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or T-ALL, is a tricky cancer where T-cells go wrong and start multiplying out of control. It is important to break down T-ALL into groups. This helps doctors figure out the best way to treat it. It's usually grouped into three categories: early T-cell precursor
In the long run, the impact of COVID-19 on the guts of children is a big mystery. Kids continue to have issues with their GI tracts. They are still having stomach problems even after they have recovered from the virus. This is a part of what doctors call the postacute and chronic phases. The out
Imagine a little girl in a pink sweater waving goodbye through a dirty bus window. She is not leaving for a fun trip, but because she is one of the 37 sick and injured patients, mostly children with cancer, finally allowed to leave Gaza for much-needed medical treatment. Gaza’s hospitals ar
Santorini, a beloved Greek tourist destination, is facing a troubling time. Why? Tremors have been shaking up the island, and not too delicately . Strong earthquakes occurred Wednesday night. The last time that magnitude was reached in one of these periodic quakes was around 1956. Strong earthquak
