Cancer treatment can be a tough game of chance. Doctors aim to deliver the right amount of radiation, but it's not always clear how much a patient will receive. This is where voxel-based dosimetry steps in. It's a cutting-edge approach to planning treatments for liver cancer patients. This method us
Skin infections caused by bacteria that don't respond to typical antibiotics are a growing problem. This is because antibiotics have been overused and misused, making bacteria stronger and more resistant. Scientists have come up with a clever solution: a special patch with tiny needles that dissolve
Melaleuca alternifolia, also known as Tea Tree, is a plant that faces challenges due to the intense sunlight and high temperatures in southern China. This is especially true during the summer months. The seedling stage of this plant is crucial. Too much or too little light can harm its growth. So, s
Biosimilars have changed the game in medicine. They've made a big impact in areas like cancer treatment, rheumatology, and immunology. They're like generic drugs, but for biologics. These are complex medicines made from living organisms. The big deal with biosimilars is that they can cut healthcare
Glioblastoma is a nasty type of brain cancer that's super tough to treat. Doctors have been trying out a new trick to fight it: oncolytic viruses. These viruses are designed to target and kill cancer cells while also ramping up the body's immune response. But there's a catch. These viruses don't sti
Scientists are always looking for new ways to fight fungi. This time, they wanted to see if a growth model that worked for one type of fungus, Aspergillus brasiliensis, could also work for two other types, Fusarium and Cladosporium. These fungi can be found on solid surfaces, like the ones in your k
Migraine sufferers often find relief with medications like valproate, topiramate, metoprolol, timolol, or propranolol. These are commonly prescribed as first-line treatments. But do these meds also lower the risk of ischemic stroke? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They dug into two mass
Child abuse is a global problem that affects communities everywhere. Medical students and interns in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia are on the front lines of this issue. They are the ones who might spot the signs of abuse. So, it's important to make sure they know what to look for and how to r
Epilepsy is a serious condition that affects many individuals, and antiseizure medications (ASMs) are commonly used to manage it. However, these medications can have unintended effects on the heart. Some ASMs can interfere with how the body processes fats, leading to an increased risk of heart disea
Microplastics, tiny particles smaller than 1 mm, are everywhere. They come from factories making plastic and from bigger plastic waste breaking down over time. These tiny bits of plastic behave differently in the environment because of their small size and unique surface chemistry. Think of it like
