Doctors who perform joint replacement surgeries have been trying to figure out the best way to manage pain after the procedure. One big question is how many painkillers should they prescribe to patients when they leave the hospital? The truth is, there's often a big gap between what doctors think t
Imagine needing help to overcome opioid addiction and living in Philadelphia. Would you know where to easily find treatment? Philadelphia has special rules to make it easier for people to access buprenorphine, a medication that can help with opioid addiction. Researchers wanted to
Imagine dealing with a condition that can make your head hurt and cause unexpected vision issues. This is the reality for people with Giant Cell Arteritis. One medication, tocilizumab has come out on the market to help with this. First off, what makes giant cell arteritis so tricky? Usually,
Big changes are coming to Southern California's weather. A strong atmospheric river is headed to Los Angeles County on Tuesday. But this isn’t the first storm. Another storm already hit Northern California on Monday. It is a powerful one. Flood watches cover a large area of Northern California fr
Total knee replacement is a solution for knee arthritis that causes pain and function impairment, aiming to reduce discomfort and improve lifespan. Total knee replacement (TKR) procedures have seen a significant increase in recent years; however, there are still issues. Motion problems might arise
Let's talk about a tough condition called Scleroderma, specifically the kind that affects the lungs. People with this trouble often get medicines to try and control it. To find out which drugs work best, researchers looked at four commonly used medicines: tocilizumab, rituximab, mycophenolate mofeti
Recently some of the world's brightest scientists have been looking into how magnetic fields could help clean up contaminated soil. Scientists knew that tiny pieces of iron in nZVI could help remove harmful pollutants from soil. This technique involves a clever use of nanotechnology. Is made of ti
Diving right in, choroideremia is a rare disease that affects a person's vision and is a big deal for patients. It's like a storm in a small town. This gene-related condition can severely impact a person's quality of life. Gene therapy, a fancy word for fixing genetic issues, has been a big
In the world, coffee isn't just a tasty drink. Everyone knows that coffee beans and seeds are the star of the show. But consider what is so commonly thrown away: the peel. True, these coffee peels may seem like just unwanted scraps, there are treasures hidden within. Various important compounds are
Living with HIV means managing medication and sticking to medical care. Early and immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been the subject of debate about its impact on care retention. Let's first understand what we mean by non-adherence. This involves skipping appointments, mis
