The world of prostate cancer diagnosis has seen a significant advancement with the development of a new PET tracer. This tracer, known as Ga-PSMA-D5, is designed to target prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA). It has shown great promise in the detection of prostate cancer. The benefits of Ga-PS
The body is a complex machine. One of its key workers is a molecule called hydrogen sulfide. This tiny molecule plays a big role in keeping the body running smoothly. It is involved in many processes, from regulating blood flow to fighting inflammation. However, how it moves around the body and send
The use of technology has become a hot topic when it comes to its effects on the brain. With many people now reaching old age having grown up with technology, researchers wanted to see how it affects their mental sharpness. They dug into 57 studies involving over 400, 000 older adults. The result
Spinal injuries from trauma cause serious health problems and affect many people. They also have a big impact on families and society. A recent study looked at the costs of treating these injuries in Australia. It compared the current way of doing things with a new, improved method. The improved
Breast cancer is a significant health concern. It affects millions of women worldwide. There is a lot of talk about new tools to fight it. One such tool is the polygenic risk score (PRS). This score is a number that shows a person's chance of getting breast cancer. It is based on many small gen
Follicular lymphoma, or FL, is a tricky disease that's hard to cure. One of its defining traits is the addition of N-glycosylation, or N-gly, sequences in the immunoglobulin variable region. This happens early on, thanks to a process called somatic hypermutation. These N-gly sequences are rare in he
The human eye is a window to the mind. It can reveal a lot about a person's emotional state. This is especially true for older adults dealing with depression. A recent study dug into how the eyes react during emotional challenges. The focus was on the locus coeruleus-norepinephrine system. This syst
People who are 60 or older are more likely to develop epilepsy. This is especially true for those who are experiencing some form of cognitive decline. This decline can range from mild issues, like forgetting where they put their keys, to more serious problems, such as dementia. When epilepsy strikes
Cytokines are small proteins that help cells communicate. They play a big role in how cancer spreads. This is a big deal in cancer research. Three specific cytokines have been found to spike right after surgery to remove breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer. These cytokines are TGF-β1, HGF, and I
The Coachella music festival is back, and it is bigger than ever. The festival is happening in Indio, California, over two weekends. The first weekend is April 11-13, and the second is April 18-20. This year, the lineup is packed with some of the biggest names in music. Lady Gaga, Green Day, Pos
