A recent study explored the use of post-transplant high-dose cyclophosphamide (PTCy) in haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) from mismatched unrelated donors (MMUD) in patients with acute myeloid malignancies. The research focused on whether PTCy, along with a calcineurine inhibitor and my
Imagine this: A group of kids followed for a dozen years. What do they have? Kawasaki, and immune system issues. You cannot find much information on this link. So, scientists dug into the data on these kids, but that is not all. The focus is on figuring out the risk of immune problems in those who h
Ever thought about how vitamin D, which we all know keeps your bones strong, has other tricks up its sleeve? Researchers have been diving into this mystery. Clinical trials are crucial, but they need careful planning to be effective. This is where systematic reviews come in. Think of them a
People with long-term health conditions need strong self-care. It’s a big help when medical students encourage them and teach them what to do but we have seen others who do not help yet. Health professionals learn how to do this in medical school. This study tested people training to be nurses and p
Let's dive into the surprising link between smoking and an important enzyme found in our spit called alpha-amylase. This enzyme has a big job: it kicks off the process of breaking down food in your mouth. But here's where it gets interesting. The amount of this enzyme in your saliva can change based
Did you know that COVID-19, the disease that has sadly caused many deaths globally, could be a lot better managed with early detection? Doctors could greatly benefit from identifying individuals who face a high risk of facing a severe form of the disease. So, what if a simple urine test cou
Life with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a roller coaster ride. It's not going to be an easy one. MS is an ongoing and inflamed condition that damages the nervous system, and it's getting more tricky with new treatment choices. Part 1 of the MS roadmap focuses on six key areas. These are like cruc
Australia and New Zealand are grappling with the increasing burden of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a long-term illness that attacks the brain and spinal cord. In 2021, over 33, 000 Australians had been diagnosed with MS. That's a lot of people. The number of MS cases is rising, and so is the complexity
The FTO protein has been the subject of intense research since its discovery. FTO plays important roles in the body besides managing metabolism. It is responsible for removing methyl groups. This process happens within the RNA molecules. This process is a big deal and it can have a drastic effect
Let's talk about a common health problem. Yup, livers taking a beating from poor diets. What can turn things around? Research went deep into the role of exercise and probiotics hitting rats' livers. First things first, what are probiotics? Ever had yogurt? They're the good bacteria in it. And exerc
