Ostriches, those tall, flightless birds, might seem like unlikely candidates for carrying parasites. But, they can be hosts to some nasty ones. This is especially true for those living near the Yellow River in Zhengzhou City, central China. Three types of parasites are of particular concern: Cryptos
Two surgical methods, one-hole split endoscopy (OSE) and unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE), are being compared to see which is better for treating lumbar degenerative disease. This comparison is important for doctors to make informed decisions about which method to use. Lumbar degenerativ
Medical students are getting a taste of the future of healthcare. They're diving into Precision Medicine (PM), a fancy term for using lots of data to make better treatment plans. This isn't just about memorizing facts; it's about understanding how genes, lifestyle, and environment all play a part in
Gene therapy is making huge strides in tackling genetic neuromuscular diseases. These diseases, which include conditions like spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), are caused by faulty genes. Recently, a type of virus called adeno-associated virus (AAV) has been used t
People with HIV-1 often face lung infections. Many germs can cause these infections. But, how these germs affect the health of these people is not well understood. A study followed a group of people with HIV-1 and lung infections for 180 days. The goal was to see if certain germs made their heal
iOS 18. 4 introduces a handy new feature called Priority Notifications. This isn't just about adding more languages to Apple Intelligence or tweaking Image Playgrounds. It's about making your notifications smarter. Imagine this: your iPhone knows which alerts are crucial and which can wait.
ICE, the agency in charge of deportations, has a new acting director. Caleb Vitello, who had been leading the agency, has been moved to a different role. He will now oversee all field and enforcement operations. This change comes as the administration is frustrated with the pace of deportations. The
Fusarium fungi are everywhere, thriving in all sorts of environments. These tiny organisms have a superpower: they can produce natural products, or NPs, that help them survive and thrive. Think of NPs as their secret weapons, and some of these can be harmful, like mycotoxins that can contaminate our
In the heart of Canada, the Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek, known as Grassy Narrows First Nation, have been fighting for their health and environment for many years. This battle began after a massive industrial spill dumped between 9, 000 and 11, 000 kilograms of mercury into their river system. T
The lower front part of the jaw can be a tricky spot for bone building. Usually, doctors use a special kind of membrane to help the bone grow. This membrane is held in place with tiny screws. But there's a catch: these screws need big cuts to put in and take out. This can be a problem for both the d
