Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a serious health issue that can lead to many health problems and even death. A possible treatment is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT), which can improve the lives of those with SCD. But HCT is not easy; it can be physically and emotionally tough. This study
Stem cell transplants, or HCT, offer hope to those fighting blood cancers. However, the intense treatment makes patients vulnerable to infections. These infections, known as HAI, are a big concern. One way to prevent them is through daily baths with a special soap called chlorhexidine gluconate, or
Though earlier studies have looked at the obstacles patients and their families face in transplantation, they haven't summed up how these people feel about the fairness of these barriers. We're here to share what patients and caregivers think about missing out on transplants and possible fixes. For
Ever heard of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)? It's a condition where your body can't make enough healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia and a need for blood transfusions. A new drug, luspatercept, has been showing great promise in clinical trials. But how does it fare in the real world? A study
Baldur’s Gate 3 is gearing up for a massive update in 2025, and it’s packed with exciting new features. Patch 8 will introduce 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a photo mode. Larian, the game's developer, plans to focus on new projects after this major update. One of the biggest additions to the ga
Imagine having a liver disease so severe that it affects your legs, making it hard to walk. That's what hepatic myelopathy (HM) can do. A young man with hepatitis B and cirrhosis experienced just that. Doctors say HM is rare but serious, causing leg weakness that can progress to paralysis. After a l
Imagine you're waiting for a new liver or kidney, and you have HIV. Soon, your wait might get a bit shorter thanks to a new rule from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. This rule, announced recently, means that people living with HIV can receive organs from HIV-positive donors. This
During World War II, soldiers from Allied countries like the U. S. , U. K. , Australia, and India faced an unexpected challenge: frequent malaria relapses caused by Plasmodium vivax. Even with preventive medicine like quinacrine, they experienced multiple bouts of illness after stopping treatment. I
People living with HIV who need a new kidney or liver have a new chance. The U. S. health officials just said that soon, they can get organs from donors who also have HIV. Before, this was only allowed in special research studies. Now, the change aims to help everyone waiting for an organ, both with
South Sudan has been through a lot of conflict and people have been forced to leave their homes, both within the country and internationally. This has led to many different studies on mental health issues caused by trauma. Some studies show very different results, which can be confusing. To make sen
