Imagine living in a place where getting basic medical care for your kid is a big challenge. That's the reality for many in Afghanistan. The country has faced years of conflict, and it has not been easy to keep hospitals running smoothly or to train enough doctors. In Afghanistan, kids need a lot of
Imagine walking into a bustling city neighborhood at night. You see people huddled together, their faces etched with worry and desperation. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a glimpse into the daily reality of drug-related issues. Drug policy has been a hot topic in Norway for over 50 ye
The quality of care in control arms of clinical trials is a big deal. In the medical world, patients in control groups should get the best standard treatment. This is even more true when testing new treatments. Problems have been found in some trials for cancer treatments. This is where things s
Tensions are boiling in eastern Ukraine's industrial Donbas region, currently the focus of Russia's relentless attacks, intensifying the quest to conquer it. As Russia rages on, the finger points toward big changes - Ukrainian officials stayed mum on Russia's Friday announcement of seizing cont
Trump believes he can bring North Korea to the table again. In recent chat with Sean Hannity, current U. S. President spontaneously mentioned touching base with Kim Jong Un if re-elected if for no other reason than to proactively tackle security concerns. A meaningful argument could be made that
Depression is a massive hurdle for many people. Some people find that their usual treatment plans don't work for them. This is called treatment resistant depression (TRD). For those with TRD, things like daily tasks and work can become a major struggle. A recent study compared two differen
In the bustling streets of Nepal, hospitals, especially those at the tertiary level, face a silent battle. This battle is against bloodstream infections, or BSIs, which can cause sepsis and lead to serious illness or even death. Imagine these infections as tiny, invisible enemies that sneak into the
Women in rural Pakistan face a tough reality when it comes to abortion. It's a subject that's kept hushed, even when the law says it's okay. Society places a big emphasis on having kids and being a mother, but women still find ways to make their own choices. They often turn to induced abortions. Th
In the world of tough parasites, Teladorsagia circumcincta stands out. It is a real pain for sheep and goats in temperate climates all over the world. This nematode worm is notorious for developing resistance to drugs pretty quickly. To get a handle on its resistance, scientists recently created a h
Imagine being stuck in bed for weeks. That might sound very easy. But think what happens to the muscles in the large muscles in the legs within a few days. This is what doctors call "disuse atrophy. " Your leg muscles get smaller and weaker. So what can be done to stop that? Scientists loo
