Robots are now helping doctors fix problems in the tubes that carry pee from the kidneys. These tubes are called ureters. When they get too narrow, it's called a stricture. This can cause pain and make it hard for the body to get rid of waste. Doctors have been fixing these problems for a long time
Novo Nordisk's shares got a nice boost on Friday. They went up by more than 5% after some early reports came out. These reports showed that their new obesity pill, Wegovy, is doing well in the U. S. market. The pill, which is the first of its kind for weight loss, had a good start. But experts say
Sepsis is a serious condition. It happens when the body's response to infection causes widespread inflammation. This can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. But not all sepsis cases are the same. Recent studies show that sepsis can have different subtypes, or subphenotypes. These s
Frogs are in big trouble. They are dying because of a nasty fungus called chytridiomycosis. But there is some good news. Scientists found a new way to help them. They used a medicine called voriconazole. It is better than the old medicine because it is less harmful. Two types of frogs were in dange
Depression can be a heavy fog that clouds the mind and makes simple tasks feel impossible. For years, Valerie Zeko felt this fog, struggling with a condition that made her feel like her life was falling apart. She tried different antidepressants, but they either didn't work or caused more problems,
Hip surgeries can be tricky, especially when dealing with too much acetabular coverage or coxa profunda. In such cases, getting inside the joint can be quite a challenge. This is where the outside-in capsulotomy comes into play. It's a method that allows surgeons to access the hip joint safely and e
Cancer is a tough opponent, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. Recently, they've discovered something exciting: smart molecules that glow and can target cancer cells, even in places where oxygen is scarce. This is a big deal because many cancer treatments struggle in low-oxy
A family's life changed forever when their son, Nick, was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer. At just 21 years old, Nick's battle with Diffuse Large B-Cell non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma was tough. The family's world turned upside down, not just from the emotional toll, but also from the overwhelmin
Iron deficiency anemia is a common issue, especially for women with heavy menstrual bleeding. A recent study suggests that IV iron replacement could be a better option than traditional oral supplements. The study, published in a medical journal, compared the two treatments. It found that a single I
In the world of cancer treatment, a new player has emerged. It's not a drug or a surgery, but tiny particles called copper peroxide nanoparticles. These nanoparticles are designed to tackle triple-negative breast cancer, a particularly aggressive form of the disease. Here's how they work. First, th
