Brain surgery might not sound like a walk in the park, you might imagine a robot hand trying to create a fine painting. Yet, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure worth discussing. DBS can be traced back to its origin in the 1950s and involves the implantation of electrodes in specific brain
Cameroon faces an uphill battle with HIV it struggles with it clinically. Among those fought hard on is the North West Region of the country. This area faces a stark reality: roughly 4 out of 100 of residents are living with HIV. That's significantly higher than Cameroon's national average of 2. 7
First, picture this: the ocean's weather is far from calm. It's a chaotic dance of rotating and stretching movements, each in a different direction and with a different purpose. These movements are crucial for the ocean's circulation and climate. The rotating movements, or vorticity, are like the co
In a significant development, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to a new non-opioid painkiller. Called Journavx. This new medicine is a big deal because it's the first of its kind to target pain signals in the peripheral nervous system. This means it stops pain b
Benzotriazole UV stabilizers, or BT-UVs, have been around since the 1960s, providing protection from UV light. Things like clothing, plastics, and even some cosmetics often have BT-UVs in them. But how much of these chemicals are floating around in the air? This is something scientists have been t
In Uganda, the journey of radiation therapy has been one with ups and downs. In the late 1980's, the first step was to introduce radiation treatment units. This was the start of something big in Uganda. These units were used to figure out the best radiation doses for patie
The American Film Market is going back to Los Angeles. After experimenting with Las Vegas, they realize there's no place like home. Starting November 11, 2025, the event will be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City. The city's recent devastating fires make the return even more
Bladder cancer can stick around and get worse if it’s not well-managed. So following treatment plans strictly is really important. Digital health literacy and general health literacy are trendy words for knowing how to use health information effectively. This was tested on a group of patients fresh
The story of a pill does not seem interesting. Many see it as a change in life that can reduce weight. Things have started to change. This pill can help people who struggle with heart problems. People are always looking for new ways to lower healthcare costs and the money it takes to treat heart di
Ever wondered how Americans feel about different food allergy treatments? It is definitely quite informative. Imagine you take a poll of a vast group of U. S. individuals of various ages and backgrounds. The purpose is to find out their thoughts on selected food allergy management options:
