Romiplostim is a medication that boosts platelet production in the body. It has shown potential in treating aplastic anemia, a condition where the body struggles to make enough blood cells. This drug is particularly useful for patients who haven't had success with other treatments. However, its effe
Brain cancer is tough to beat. Doctors use special tools to fight it. One tool is stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). It zaps cancer with precise radiation. But sometimes, the brain swells around the tumor. This swelling is called perilesional edema (PLE). Does PLE make the treatment less effective? R
In Japan, doctors wanted to see how well non-invasive breathing help worked for COVID-19 patients. They looked at many hospitals to find out if it was safe and what made some patients do better than others. First, they checked how often this breathing help was used. It turned out, it was a common c
Mindfulness is often seen as a way to stay calm and focused. But what if it's more than that? What if it's about understanding life and death too? This idea comes from teachers and researchers who work together around the world. They think mindfulness is not just about psychology. It's also about ph
Lululemon is taking Costco to court. They say Costco is selling cheap copies of their expensive workout clothes. Lululemon claims these copies hurt their business and reputation. They want Costco to stop and pay them money. The lawsuit mentions several items. For example, Costco's $8 pullover looks
Ever wondered why you have bad dreams after eating certain foods? A recent study dug into this question and found some interesting connections. It turns out that people who struggle with lactose intolerance might be more likely to have intense nightmares. The study, which looked at over 1, 000 part
The English Premier League is teaming up with Microsoft to bring artificial intelligence to its fan app. This new deal will run for five years and will bring Microsoft's Copilot AI into the mix. Fans will get access to a huge amount of content, including over 300, 000 articles, 9, 000 videos, and st
Lubricants are super important in space tech. They keep things moving smoothly. But how do they act when gravity changes? That's what this study looked into. Scientists used fancy computer models to see how different gravity levels affect a common space lube called PAO. They found some cool stuff.
Physiotherapists in the UK are exploring new ways to help people with muscle and bone pain. One of these new methods is virtual reality (VR). A small study asked physiotherapists about their thoughts on using VR for treatment. Most of the physiotherapists surveyed had little knowledge about VR. Man
Mosses are tiny but mighty. They are some of the oldest plants on land and play a big role in nature. They also have uses in gardening and medicine. But studying them is tough. There aren't many experts who can tell one type of moss from another. That's where DNA barcoding comes in. It's a tool tha
