University counselors have a tough job. They deal with a lot of repetitive tasks and high pressure, which can wear them down over time. This can lead to something called job burnout, where they feel exhausted and lose interest in their work. It's a big problem, especially for those in their late twe
Spiritual health is a big part of overall well-being, but hospitals often miss the mark when it comes to addressing this need. This is especially true in places where people from many different religious backgrounds are treated. To tackle this issue, a new program called CCSH™ (Compassion-Centered
Hydra, a tiny freshwater organism, has an amazing ability to regrow its head. This process involves a special area called the head organizer, which acts like a command center. Inside this area, there's a unique structure called an aster-shaped topological defect. This defect is made up of supracellu
Nepal is grappling with a significant health issue. Every year, around 70, 000 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) emerge in the country. That's a lot of people affected by a preventable and curable disease. In 2022 alone, the incidence rate was 229 cases per 100, 000 people. This is a stark reminder tha
Nurses specializing in kidney care and dialysis play a vital role in managing chronic kidney disease, a significant global health issue. Their job requires a unique set of skills and ongoing education to meet the challenges they face. But how do these nurses acquire these skills? A recent study shed
In the world of blood disorders, there's a big player called JAK2. This gene can change in a way that causes problems in blood cells. This change is called a mutation, and it's a big deal in a group of diseases known as myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). These diseases mess with how blood cells
Imagine trying to teach a computer to pick the right patients for knee surgery. Sounds tricky, right? Well, that's exactly what a group of researchers did. They wanted to see if they could make a big language model, which is like a super-smart computer program, better at choosing patients for total
Parkinson's disease is a tough opponent. It's caused by a protein called α-synuclein (α-Syn) that misfolds and clumps together, forming toxic bundles in the brain. This process is a key player in the disease's progression. But here's where it gets interesting: a compound called 4-phenylbutyric acid
Tendon and ligament injuries are common, especially in sports. These injuries often need surgery to fix them. But what happens after the surgery? This is where things get tricky. Doctors need to keep an eye on how the tissue is healing. If the tissue is under too much stress, it can cause problems l
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a challenging type of breast cancer. It's tough to treat because it doesn't respond well to targeted therapies. This is partly due to changes in certain signaling pathways, like the PI3K and mTOR pathways. Researchers have found that a protein called
