In a surprising turn of events, Prince William has expressed his shock and sadness at the death of his former nanny's stepson in a devastating truck attack in New Orleans. Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old from west London, was one of the 14 people killed in the attack. The Metropolitan Police in Londo
Did you know that having epilepsy can affect more than just the child with the condition? In fact, it can also impact the quality of life (QOL) of the caregivers. A study in Japan dug into this topic by looking at an online survey. This survey aimed to check how well kids with epilepsy and their car
Imagine a young girl facing two rare health problems in her early years. At just 5 months old, she was diagnosed with a condition called diffuse mesangial sclerosis, a rare cause of severe kidney issues in infants. Fast forward to age 3, she started experiencing swollen lymph nodes in her neck that
Epilepsy and intellectual disability often go hand in hand, making treatment a unique challenge. Understanding how to manage seizures in people with intellectual disabilities requires a well-rounded approach. Unlike others, these individuals often deal with complex symptoms and higher resistance to
Ever wondered how doctors pinpoint the exact spot in the brain where epilepsy seizures start? One common tool is resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI). A recent study dug deeper into how well this method works compared to other techniques like intracranial EEG and actual surgery results. The resear
Scientists recently explored whether the Red Cell Distribution Width-Albumin Ratio (RAR) could help predict the fate of patients with sepsis-related Nonthyroidal Illness Syndrome (NTIS). NTIS happens when your thyroid doesn't function properly due to a severe illness, like sepsis. While RAR has been
Huanglongbing, a devastating citrus disease caused by 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' (CaLas), has been a global threat. Scientists recently discovered two key genes, CsCESA1 and CsEPS2, that respond to CaLas infection. These genes were found to be highly active in certain citrus varieties and t
Meet a tiny tot who's only a few weeks old. Recently, this little one surprised doctors with an unusual skin condition called Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. Usually, it's just small, itchy bumps on arms, legs, and face, caused by a virus, and nothing to worry about. But this time, it was different. Inste
Cancer remains a significant global health concern, with head and neck cancers, like nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), being particularly common in East Asia. Scientists have long known that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA load and the systemic immune inflammation (SII) index can help predict how NPC
You might think COVID-19 only affects your lungs, but this sneaky virus can cause weird things to happen in your body. One of these is the reawakening of old viruses, like Epstein-Barr. This virus can cause inflammation in your gut, leading to a condition called collagenous gastritis. A recent case
