Gram-positive bacteria, like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, and Enterococcus, are commonly behind bloodstream infections and heart inflammations. "Complicated bacteremia" is a term doctors use for S. aureus infections that spread to other parts of the body. This requires longer treatment and
Imagine you're looking at two types of bladder cancer under a microscope. At first glance, they might seem similar, like two plants growing close together. But doctors are trying to figure out how to tell them apart. One type, called "early papillary formation, " grows upward like a tiny stem. The o
Scientists are exploring a drug called larotrectinib to fight tumors with a specific gene issue. This drug has shown promise against certain cancers linked to a gene called NTRK. But how well does it work against cancers where NTRK is overactive, not just fused? A new clinical trial is trying to fin
Have you ever thought about how tiny particles could help fight cancer? Meet gold-infused copper nanodots, also known as Au-doped Cu1. 92S nanodots. These tiny powerhouses have a unique ability to absorb laser light and convert it into heat, which can kill cancer cells. But that's not all! They also
Pyoderma gangrenosum, or PG, is a skin condition where ulcers grow quickly and hurt a lot. These ulcers have edges that look like they're melting away. The tricky part about PG is that there's no one-size-fits-all treatment. Doctors find it tough because there's not enough solid evidence to guide th
Meet Mr. Johnson, a 67-year-old man who fell ill with fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These symptoms lasted for a week before tests showed he had typhoid fever. Typhoid is a disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi, often spread through contaminated food or water. While usually an intestin
Biliary tract cancer, or BTC, starts in the bile ducts inside the liver (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma), the main ducts near the liver (extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma), or the gallbladder (gallbladder cancer). Because symptoms are often vague and there are no routine screenings, most patients don
Rituximab, a drug being tested for its potential in treating systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), doesn't have the same effect on every patient. Scientists looked into why this is by examining data from the DESIRES trial and using machine learning. They found that the s
Imagine you're a scientist, curious about how human placental extract (HPE) eye drops can help with dry eyes and burns. You decide to test it out on mice, comparing it to other treatments like carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and human peripheral blood serum (HPBS). First, you create models of dry eyes
A hundred years ago, Willem Einthoven changed the way we understand our hearts. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for figuring out how to read the heart's electrical signals, a process we now call electrocardiography. This method lets us see the heart's activity on the body's surface, which is pretty a
