IgA nephropathy is a tricky kidney problem. Doctors have a tool called the Oxford Classification to guess how it might progress. This tool looks at kidney tissue and gives scores based on certain features. But does this tool also help predict how well patients will respond to steroid treatments? Tha
The Bay Area's transit systems are in a tough spot. BART and other services are facing big money problems. They need around $800 million every year just to keep running. One idea is to ask voters to approve a sales tax in 2026. But this might not be the best way. Sales taxes hit people who can least
Fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is becoming a big health problem. It's not just about the liver getting fatty; it can lead to serious issues like portal hypertension. This is a condition where blood pressure in the liver's veins gets
Russia's actions in Ukraine have taken a grim turn, with reports of thousands of children being taken from their homes and sent to Russia. This isn't just about moving kids around; it's about changing who they are. Experts are saying this might be genocide, the worst kind of crime. The numbers are
Nick Offerman, known for his role in "Parks & Recreation, " is stepping into a new genre. He stars in "Sovereign, " a crime thriller that has just been picked up for release in the UK and Ireland. The film also features young actor Jacob Tremblay, famous for his role in "Room. " "Sovereign" is the
Ukraine is making a big move to boost its defense. They just signed a deal with Denmark to start making weapons there. This is a first for Ukraine, as they've never set up military factories outside their country before. Denmark is putting in $5 million to help Ukrainian defense startups get going.
The recent phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin didn't bring any breakthroughs in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. Trump admitted to reporters that he didn't make any progress in his conversation with Putin, which lasted quite a while. He mentioned being unha
In the early hours of Friday, Kyiv faced a relentless barrage of Russian drones and missiles, marking one of the most intense nights since the war began. The capital city, a frequent target, saw its air defenses tested as over 550 drones were launched, with 72 breaching the city's protective shields
High blood pressure is a big problem. It affects many people, especially in the Black community. Current telemedicine programs are not working well for Black patients. Why? Maybe because they don't get enough help with self-care. Or maybe their social needs are not being met. A new idea is being te
In intensive care units, patients who are on breathing machines sometimes remove their own tubes. This is called self-extubation. It's a big deal because it often leads to them needing the tube put back in. A group of researchers wanted to find out why this happens and what it means for the patient'
