Dravet syndrome is a rare and severe form of epilepsy that begins in early childhood. It is notoriously difficult to treat, and many medications fall short in managing its symptoms. Stiripentol (also known as STP) is a medication that has shown some promise in helping patients with Dravet syndrome.
Got a craving for a caffeine pick-me-up on Monday? Big news! Starbucks is making a splash by serving up some free coffee the day after the Super Bowl. But why? And how? Well, first off, this perk is all about keeping their loyalty program, Starbucks Rewards, fresh and exciting. Members can score
Think of rats. You might not consider them when thinking of a complicated diet. But did you know that these little creatures can help us learn a lot about how our bodies change when we eat poorly? By eating a high-fat diet, rats can become obese. This is not that surprising, since it is kn
Tom Lee, who heads up a research team at a well known firm, recently made some surprising predictions. He reckons the profit taking that was seen last weekend is a smart time to invest more money in the world markets. He gave his thoughts on the recent sell-off in stocks due to the news of new tari
Every day, from 2013 to 2017, Bitcoin and six other major financial assets like stocks, commodities, gold, foreign exchange, money market, and bonds were watched closely in China as a study tried to figure out the gold rush. The goal was to see if Bitcoin could be a shield or a buffer for investors.
These tiny particles, called extracellular vesicles, are everywhere. They are released by cells throughout the body. This can be normal, or it can happen during disease. Even more interesting, these tiny particles can send signals to other cells. They can help start, grow, and spread cancer. One ca
New York state has made a bold move to protect its residents from bird flu. The state temporarily halted live bird markets in several counties after detecting seven cases of bird flu in poultry. This decision came after routine inspections revealed the virus in markets across Queens, Brookl
Heart attacks can sneak up on us. When they do, it is often too late to tell what really happened. This is where postmortem chemistry steps in. It is the study of body chemistry after death. This is a key player in figuring out what caused sudden deaths. It is a big deal in the world of forensic
Greece is working towards precision medicine. Our focus is on making sure everyone is well-prepared to adopt pharmacogenomics (SPx) which determines with your genetic information how well your body absorbs and metabolizes meds. First off, you gotta understand how the body reacts when drugs
Why do kids and teens see different food ads online? Where they live makes a big difference in what they see while enjoying the internet. This isn't just about TV commercials. That's right! Now digital media is the game changer for marketing. We're talking about what kids and teens are see
