Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a serious condition. It often goes untreated due to doctors not prescribing the right meds and patients not taking them as directed. Four specific drugs are recommended for these patients. However, getting patients to stick to this regimen is a
Plants have a remarkable way of protecting themselves. They use a system that involves helper proteins. These proteins play a big role in how plants react to threats. They can either turn on or turn off signals that help plants fight off diseases. To understand this, think about how the human body
Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) is a medical treatment. It involves giving antibiotics to patients outside of a hospital setting. This treatment requires a lot of work that doesn't get billed. It is a complex process that needs coordination from different medical professionals. This
Surgery to remove nonfunctional pituitary adenomas can lead to temporary or lasting hormone issues. This means patients might need hormone replacement therapy afterwards. The big question is: how can doctors and patients guess the risk of these hormone problems? A recent study looked into this by ex
The digital age has brought many changes to healthcare. One big shift is how doctors write down patient information. For a long time, doctors used paper records. These days, most places use electronic health records (EHRs). However, many doctors still write notes in a free-form style, similar to old
Healing wounds can be tricky. The environment plays a big role in how quickly a wound gets better. Too much sun can cause problems. High temperatures and UV rays can stress the wound, cause swelling, and even burn the skin. On the other hand, if the wound is too cold, it can slow down healing by aff
Hip replacement surgery is a game-changer for people with severe hip arthritis. The question is, does the way the surgeon goes in matter? Two common methods are the direct anterior approach and the posterior approach. A recent study took a close look at these two methods to see if one is better than
Understanding how cells develop and change over time is a big deal in biology. It helps scientists see and understand the complex ways cells behave during the early stages of life. Usually, tracking cells relies on stable signals and strong promoters, which can be limiting for long-term studies. How
Strangulation is a brutal and often misunderstood way of committing murder. It is important to understand the different types of people who commit these crimes. It is also important to understand the situations that lead to these murders. This is because it can help the police catch the criminals
The case of Bryan Kohberger, a 30-year-old man, has taken a dramatic turn with new court filings. Kohberger is accused of stabbing to death four University of Idaho students in late 2022. The victims—Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves—were found in a rental home near th
