Researchers wanted to see which surgery works better for kids born with a rare eye condition called aniridia that often leads to glaucoma. They looked at two common surgeries: trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implantation. First, they gathered data from many studies. They found tha
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted that his government is looking into other ways to handle the situation with Hamas, instead of continuing the current talks. This comes after both Israel and the U. S. pulled their negotiating teams out of Qatar. The U. S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, me
In Gaza, a young girl named Razan Abu Zaher, just four years old, lost her life due to severe hunger. Her story is not alone. Many children and adults are suffering from malnutrition, with at least 76 kids and 10 adults having died since the conflict started in October 2023. The situation worsened w
In Gaza, a desperate hunt for food turned deadly when Israeli forces fired upon a crowd, leaving at least 32 people dead and many more injured. The Palestinian health ministry confirmed the grim toll, with victims brought to the Nasser Medical Complex. Among the heartbreaking scenes was a father cra
In Syria's Sweida province, a fragile peace shattered as fighting erupted once more between Druze armed groups and Bedouin tribes. This violence has forced tens of thousands from their homes, worsening an already dire humanitarian situation. Government forces, which had pulled out following a shaky
Driving is a big deal for teens. It means freedom and responsibility. But what if you have a heart condition? How does that change things? A recent study tried to find out. Teens with heart conditions face unique challenges. They worry about their safety and independence. The study wanted to hear t
In Gaza, a temporary halt in fighting could mean a chance to bring in vital supplies. But Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, has a different idea. He wants to create a "humanitarian city" in the southern city of Rafah. This city would hold almost all Gazans, except those in armed groups. People
In Gaza, hospitals are facing a severe fuel shortage, which is putting patients' lives at risk. Doctors are forced to share incubators among multiple babies, and some hospitals are shutting down vital services like kidney dialysis. The UN has warned that the situation is critical, with very little f
Fetal surgery has shown promise in treating severe cases of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a birth defect where organs push through an opening in the diaphragm. The TOTAL Trial proved that prenatal treatment for isolated, severe left-sided CDH is effective and safe. This success has sparked
Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are taking longer than hoped. Qatar, which is hosting the talks, says both sides need more time to agree. This is not what Donald Trump wanted. He had hoped to announce a deal during Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week. But it looks like that won't
