Lipid-based nanoparticles are like tiny, smart vehicles that carry medicines to where they're needed in the body. Two types, Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs), have been making waves in drug delivery. Both are great because they're safe, stable, and can hold d
Imagine celebrating a century of physiotherapy with a global conference in the heart of Africa! That's exactly what happened in Cape Town, South Africa, during September 2024. The South African Society of Physiotherapy™ (SASP®) marked 100 years with the World Physiotherapy - Africa Region Congress.
Alzheimer's disease is a tough battle, but some people have a secret weapon: a gene called SORL1. This gene seems to have a powerful shield against the disease, and it works its magic across different ethnic groups. However, scientists haven't studied this enough in diverse populations. Let's dig in
Imagine you're a doctor trying to diagnose a young, previously healthy adult with strange symptoms like swollen lymph nodes and inflammation. This could be a sign of something called Castleman disease, a rare condition where the immune system goes haywire. One type, called idiopathic multicentric Ca
Winter might make you think of comfort foods, but it's also a fantastic time to explore seasonal produce and cook up some tasty, healthy meals. Dietitians recommend trying out winter fruits like oranges and tangerines, and root vegetables such as sweet potatoes and beets. Don't overlook winter green
Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is dealing with a serious legal issue. An anonymous accuser, known as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs raped her when she was 13 years old in the year 2000. The lawsuit is stirring up a lot of questions, especially because
Ever wondered how important those tiny spots on your skin can be? Moles, it turns out, can give clues about skin cancer. But here's where it gets tricky – even doctors can't always agree on how many moles someone has. This might not sound like a big deal, but it actually matters a lot for studies on
Have you ever wondered how certain cells in our body go haywire and cause conditions like psoriasis? One key player in this puzzle is the mammalian target of rapamycin, or mTOR for short. This pathway is like the body's metabolic traffic cop, controlling how cells grow and divide. Recent research h
Vitiligo, a skin condition that causes patches of lost color, has been getting more attention from researchers over the past two decades. This condition, caused by the disappearance of melanocytes (the cells that give skin its color), has sparked increased interest in the academic world. Scientists
2024 was truly one of a kind. Whether it was the thrill of movies like Challengers and Dune: Part Two in theaters, or the excitement of new video game adaptations like Arcane and Prime’s Fallout show, there was something for everyone. Genre films had a fantastic year, with standout performances in h
