Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a tough cancer to treat. It's caused by asbestos exposure, and it's not easy to cure. Doctors have been looking for better ways to fight this disease. Recently, they have found some promising results with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). ICIs are a type of drug th
First, let's understand what we're talking about. Lung cancer is a deadly disease. Two ways to fight it are chemoimmunotherapy and immunotherapy. Chemoimmunotherapy is like a two-pronged attack. Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. The chemotherapy part of chemoimmunotherapy has been a sta
Depression is a serious issue that affects many people worldwide. Traditional treatments are helpful, but there's always room for new solutions. One potential solution comes from a substance called saikosaponins. This natural compound has been found to have a surprising effect on depression. Imagi
In Japan, a special treatment called Granulocyte and Monocyte Adsorptive Apheresis (GMA) has been used to help people with a specific skin condition called palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) and a joint condition called pustulotic arthro-osteitis (PAO). It works by removing cer
MAC-PD (Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease) is a big challenge for doctors and patients alike. The usual treatments don't always work well, and they can cause nasty side effects. This makes it hard for patients to finish their treatment as planned. When someone shows up with long
Cartilage in joints like knees can get damaged easily, and unlike other parts of the body, it doesn't fix itself. This is a big problem, especially for athletes, people with injuries, and those suffering from conditions like osteoarthritis. Traditionally, treating cartilage damage has been tricky. I
Imagine walking, wounded and half-starved through a public gathering in Gaza. Someone else’s words coming out of the mouth because they were forced to say them. This is exactly what happened to three hostages- Or Levy, 52, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben-Ami. When Hamade ignored the phased cease-fire
Did you know there's a new player in town for managing atopic dermatitis (AD)? Tralokinumab is a medicine that works by targeting a key inflammatory pathway. Now, the big question was how well it works on different parts of the body. A group of 129 patients with moderate-to-severe
Carta, a major company in the startup scene, has found itself in the middle of legal drama. Let's break this down. In 2020 a former employee, Emily Kramer, had a huge impact on the company. She told her story of not being treated equally and then she being punished for talking about it. This case f
Scabies is a skin condition that many people overlook. It can be a serious problem for people in Africa. This is especially true in poorer countries. Why? Because these countries often lack trained doctors and nurses. Plus, they don't have enough money to go around. This means that people with
