Turner Syndrome is a condition that affects growth, and it's a big worry for families. Kids with this syndrome often struggle with being shorter than their peers. The latest guidelines, released in 2024, highlight the importance of understanding growth patterns in Turner Syndrome. These guidelines a
Ever wondered how the sun's rays affect your skin? Well, scientists have found a cool way to see the impact of UV radiation on our skin. They used a technique called digital holographic interferometry (DHI). This method helps us visualize how UV rays change the skin's surface and stiffness. This is
Why do some people feel pain or numbness in their hands after using power tools? Well, this happens because of a condition called hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). It happens a lot in jobs where people are exposed to vibrations through power tools. But, there is so much more we need to understand
Peek into the inner workings of cells, and you'll spot a process called phosphorylation. It's like a tiny light switch that can turn proteins on and off, or rather, it changes their shape, changing their behavior. Knowing when and where this happens is crucial for understanding illnesses and how cel
Ever wondered how some people beat a cancer diagnosis due to detecting it early? A lot of genes can be linked to cancer. For many years, CRC, or colorectal cancer, has started to creep up among young adults. This has brought about an increase in research conducted on the 5 percent of cases which ha
Ever heard of hikikomori? It\'s a serious issue where people, mostly young adults, choose to stay in their homes for months or even years. This isn't just about being introverted or feeling shy. It\'s a real problem, first noticed in Japan, where people cut themselves off from the world. They st
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.
Thumbs up! But only if you don't have trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome. A recent investigation looked closely at how thumbs move in people with these two conditions. The researchers used fancy 3D motion analysis. It's like having x-ray vision to see exactly how your thumb
It is a common phenomenon that a person who has a deep interest in something starts to mimic the experiences that are related to it. This happens especially to medical students who end up worrying that they have the same illnesses they're learning about. In Nepal, a study was to figure out how comm
Imagine a messed-up blood system where blood cells aren't even given a fair chance to grow and do their job. It's called MDS, and it's a problem no one wants. Think of a bunch of key players in the bone marrow. There are special cells called MSCs, which are like the mega landlords of the bone marrow
