Imagine trying to understand a complex disease like schizophrenia, but not having the right tools. That's what many patients face today. To change this, researchers have developed a new scale to measure how well people with schizophrenia understand their condition. This scale is important because it
Breast cancer treatment is complicated, needing tailored care from teams of specialists. Studies show that rural patients often receive different treatments, like mastectomies, compared to city dwellers. This difference isn't always due to the disease getting worse or medical need. A recent study lo
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious heart and lung condition that affects people in Latin America. To get a better grasp of this disease, a survey was done with doctors and patients in the region. The survey aimed to understand the common signs, how patients are tested, the treatments
Have you heard about how finding the right medication for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is like trying to solve a complex puzzle? Well, a recent study has added a new interesting piece to that puzzle. The study looked at how well ustekinumab (UST) works compared to other anti-TNF drugs, especiall
Did you know that some dentists think using a special light could make silver diamine fluoride (SDF) even better at stopping cavities? That's what a recent study wanted to find out. They talked to dental professionals to understand their thoughts on using SDF with or without this light. The goal was
People who inject drugs face unique challenges when it comes to opioid use disorder (OUD). Fortunately, there are medications specifically designed to help, known as MOUD. These drugs are proven to lower the risk of overdose and infectious disease transmission. But access to these medications isn't
Obesity isn't just about having too much fat. It's a complex conversation between different parts of your body. A diet high in fat and lack of physical activity are the main reasons why people become obese. This leads to serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes, affecting multiple organ
Ever imagined using letters to heal? That’s exactly what happens in group schema therapy. This type of therapy mixes ideas from different fields to help patients in a unique way. One of the cool tools they use is therapeutic letters. You might think, “What can a letter do for therapy? ” Well, these
Imagine using something you'd normally toss away to clean up a big mess! Scientists are doing just that by using activated carbon made from Brazil nut shells to soak up chemicals like catechol from wastewater. They've learned that the best conditions for this to happen are at pH 6 and temperatures b
Imagine using tiny, harmless algae to fight tough bacteria and clean up polluted water. Scientists are exploring this idea by making tiny silver particles, called nano-particles, using algae. These particles can kill tough, drug-resistant bacteria and help break down harmful dyes in wastewater. One
