Complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease are tough to treat effectively with current therapies. Darvadstrocel, a stem cell therapy, has shown promise in clinical trials for these fistulas. However, there isn't much long-term data comparing it to standard care. This study combined clinical trial
Ever wondered how beta thalassemia affects bones? In India, this is a puzzle that doctors are trying to solve. They don’t have many guidelines, so researchers took it upon themselves to dig deeper. They examined the blood of people with this condition, looking for signs of bone growth and deteriorat
Boys from Hingham pulled off an exciting 6-5 win against Archbishop Williams in the Arrow Sports Holiday Classic final. This was their first win in this tournament after losing last year. Hingham's head coach, Tony Messina, was back on the bench after missing the semifinal due to illness. He was thr
Imagine coming home to find your jewelry drawer empty! That's what Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic experienced recently. On Friday night, while he was away, his home in Dallas was broken into, and about $30, 000 worth of jewelry was taken. The thief reportedly entered through a broken master bathr
As the world shifts towards using more biodegradable and bio-based plastics, it's crucial to understand how these tiny pieces, known as microplastics, affect plants and animals. Plant lovers, beware! High doses of polylactic acid (PLA) microplastics can cut down on nitrogen and biomass in plants and
This Saturday, get ready for a big basketball matchup as North Carolina Central (NCCU) takes on North Carolina A&T in the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase. The series between these two teams is a close one, with NCCU leading 84-76. NCCU is coming off a tough loss to Longwood, but they had been on
You know how knee replacements can really change your life? Well, there are two main types of UKA implants for knee arthritis or bone death: metal-backed (MB) and all-polyethylene (AP). This study looked at 74 people over 16 years to see how these two types compared. Let's dive in! First off, what'
You might have seen videos of people cutting grapes in half and zapping them in the microwave, just to watch the sparks fly. But did you know this fun trick could actually help make better quantum sensors? That's what a new study in Physical Review Applied suggests. Back in 1994, scientists noticed
You know how some kids have a slight overbite or underbite? Well, this kid had something much bigger to deal with: a giant open bite due to a large tongue, or what doctors call macroglossia. This isn't very common and makes it tough to bite and chew properly. It also affects the way the face looks.
January is a month full of surprises for tech lovers. Samsung is planning to unveil its highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series on January 22nd. But the excitement doesn't stop there. The company is reportedly planning to tease some other cool gadgets at the same event. Reminiscent of last year's
