Olivia Munn, a well-known actress, has recently opened up about a lesser-known condition called trichotillomania. This condition causes people to pull out their hair from different parts of their body. She talked about her experience on the "Armchair Expert" podcast, describing the strange sensation
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
Talaromycosis, a sneaky fungal infection common in Southeast Asia, has been a challenge to diagnose. The usual method, growing the fungus in a lab, takes too long and often misses the mark. But there's hope on the horizon. Scientists have been cooking up new ways to spot this tricky infection. They
Fainting, or syncope, is a common issue with many possible causes. Some are harmless, while others can be serious. To figure out what's going on, doctors need to ask lots of questions. They want to know how often it happens, what triggers it, and if there are any warning signs. It's not always easy
Researchers have found a way to spot cancer early, before symptoms show up. They looked at blood samples from a big study on heart health. The study was about heart attacks and strokes, but scientists found something unexpected. They saw cancer clues in the blood years before people were diagnosed.
Scientists have been digging into transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) because they behave differently when they're super thin. Specifically, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) changes its electronic properties depending on how many layers it has. In single layers, the electrons like to hang out at the
Alzheimer's disease is a growing concern, especially as people live longer. One key to fighting it is catching it early. That's where the amyloid beta 42/40 ratio comes in. This ratio, which compares two types of amyloid beta proteins, can signal Alzheimer's before serious symptoms show up. But how
A luxury superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily last year has finally been lifted from the water. The 56-meter long vessel, known as the Bayesian, was recovered by a salvage team. The operation was complex and required careful planning and execution. The yacht was raised using a floating crane
LCNEC stands for Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma. It is a particularly aggressive type of lung cancer. It is a type of non-small cell carcinoma. This type of cancer has been recognized as a distinct tumor for many years. It is a type of cancer that is hard to diagnose and treat. This is bec
A year ago, a luxury superyacht sank near Sicily. It was a tragic event. Seven people, including a wealthy British tech entrepreneur, lost their lives. This week, the wreckage of the superyacht, known as the Bayesian, was finally pulled from the seabed. The operation was a complex process. It t
