Imagine a young kid, just 12 or 13, trying their best as a hockey referee. They're learning, growing, and making mistakes, just like anyone else. Now, picture the scene: parents and coaches screaming at them from the sidelines. This isn't fair, is it? Dave Kadun, an experienced official from Alberta
Web-based programs can really help people with mental health issues. But the thing is, many people don't even start or finish these programs. Researchers wanted to know how well an online program called @myTabu worked for people who had committed child sexual abuse or used child sexual exploitation
Ever wondered how a two-drug HIV treatment fares in real life? Let's dive into the facts about Dolutegravir (DTG) and Lamivudine (3TC). Researchers found that people living with HIV who took this combo had high rates of virus suppression and low rates of failure, discontinuation, and drug resistance
Imagine living with a virus that never goes away. That's what people with Chronic Active Epstein-Barr Virus (CAEBV) infection experience. This infection, though rare, is serious. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) sticks around, causing symptoms and even life-threatening problems. Doctors are still figuri
Morphea, a chronic condition where the skin turns thick and hard, has always been a puzzle for doctors. They wondered if the same treatments that fix scars could also help morphea. So, they put two popular methods, laser treatment and microneedling, to the test. Thirty patients were split into two g
] Have you ever looked at your friend's scalp and wondered why they have those funny red dots and white scales? It turns out, about 80% of people with psoriasis have this issue on their scalp. Treating it can be tough, but scientists found two things that might help: a special kind of light called
Epilepsy is a tough nut to crack when it comes to treatment. Despite many options, doctors and patients are still struggling to find something that works really well and is safe. So, scientists are on the hunt for new ways to make antiseizure drugs better. One exciting idea is to use tiny, advanced
Imagine trying to kill deep-hidden tumors with light, but the light can't reach deep enough. Plus, tumors often have low oxygen levels, making them tough to kill with traditional methods. Scientists are now exploring a new type of light-absorbing chemical, called Near-Infrared (NIR) photosensitizers
Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a known risk factor for many mental health issues, but the exact brain mechanisms behind this are still a mystery. Researchers think this might be because CM affects both shared and unique brain pathways that lead to different problems. Some paths might make a person m
Did you know your liver health can affect your heart? Let's dive into metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD for short. It's the most common chronic liver condition, where fat builds up in the liver, along with at least one cardiometabolic risk factor. People with MASLD f
