Mesenchymal stromal cells, or MSCs, are special cells that can change into different types of cells. This makes them very interesting for treating osteoarthritis, a condition that causes joint pain and stiffness. Most treatments for osteoarthritis only help with symptoms, like pain, and do not slow down the disease. This is where MSCs come in. They have the power to ...
A new method of treating a type of eye cancer is being tested. This cancer is called choroidal malignant melanoma. It grows in the eye's choroid layer. The treatment uses carbon-ion radiotherapy with a rotating beam. This approach was started in March 2018 at a hospital in Japan. The goal was to see if this method is safe and effective. The team looked for patients ...
Insulin is a lifeline for many people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D). It plays a crucial role in managing the condition. As the body's ability to produce insulin declines, many people with T2D need to rely on insulin therapy to keep their blood sugar levels in check. However, sticking to an insulin routine can be a real challenge for some. A recent study set out to u...
Fistulas in the anal area are a real pain. They are hard to treat and can cause a lot of discomfort. But there is a new method called FiLaC. It is a minimally invasive way to fix these fistulas. This means it does not involve major surgery. It is becoming more popular among doctors who specialize in this area. The procedure is designed to spare the sphincter muscles....
In the world of genetics, there are some conditions that are quite rare and puzzling. One such condition is CADASIL. This is a genetic disorder that can lead to strokes and a type of dementia called vascular dementia. The interesting thing about CADASIL is that it can show up in different ways in different people. This is what scientists call variable phenotypic expr...
Red foxes in South Korea are facing a serious health crisis. Sarcoptic mange is a severe skin disease caused by tiny mites. It is highly contagious and can be deadly. This disease is common in red foxes, but there is little information on how to handle it in reintroduced fox populations. Between 2019 and 2024, 27 cases of sarcoptic mange were reported in 26 red f...
IDH-mutant gliomas are a type of cancer that grow slowly. They are not common and usually affect young people. These tumors are divided into two main groups. There are IDH-mutant astrocytomas and IDH-mutant 1p/19q codeleted oligodendrogliomas. The World Health Organization classified them in 2021. These tumors are tricky. They grow slowly but keep growing. Almost eve...
Thermal ablation is a big word. But it just means using heat to treat something. In this case, it is being used to treat cervical precancer. This is a serious issue in low- and middle-income countries. These places often struggle with limited medical resources. But there is some good news. Over the last ten years, thermal ablation devices have gotten a makeover. They...
Nurse managers in hospitals face a lot of stress. This stress often comes from tough situations they deal with at work. These situations can be very hard on them. But, surprisingly, not much research has looked into how these events affect nurse managers. Most studies focus on the stress experienced by nurses who provide direct patient care. This leaves a big gap in ...
The world of physical fitness for people with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) is not well understood. There is not much solid evidence to support the idea that aerobic exercise can significantly boost their physical fitness. This is where a recent study comes in. It looked at how combining personalized home-based aerobic exercise with coaching could make a difference c...