In Ethiopia, particularly in the Central Gondar Zone, maintaining a steady supply of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs is a big challenge. These drugs are crucial for treating HIV, but getting them to patients on time is not always easy. The problem is that supply chains often face interruptions, leading t
Imagine waking up one morning, going to work, and finding your office locked. This is what happened to hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs. The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had abruptly fired them, leaving many confused
DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has been making waves in government circles. This time, it's all about an IRS employee with ties to DOGE getting access to a system full of sensitive taxpayer info. This system, called the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), lets IRS employees peek into taxpayer accounts
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including facial pain. This pain, known as trigeminal neuralgia, is often described as sharp and sudden, like an electric shock. Percutaneous treatments are minimally invasive
Psychotropic drugs are everywhere. They're among the most commonly prescribed medicines worldwide. These drugs can have serious effects on the environment. They can hurt other organisms even in tiny amounts. But what happens to these drugs when they go down the drain? Not much, it turns out.
Imagine a tiny molecule that can stop cancer in its tracks. That's what scientists are hoping for with thienopyrimidine. This special ring-shaped molecule is like a key that can unlock cancer cells' defenses. It does this by targeting something called protein kinases. These are like the bosses of ca
Cancer treatment can be a tough game of chance. Doctors aim to deliver the right amount of radiation, but it's not always clear how much a patient will receive. This is where voxel-based dosimetry steps in. It's a cutting-edge approach to planning treatments for liver cancer patients. This method us
The Justice Department, a place that should be all about facts and the law, is facing some serious trouble. Just a month into the new administration, there have been some worrying moves. The department has been asking for the names of thousands of FBI agents who looked into the Capitol riot. They
Wyoming has seen its first human case of bird flu. The patient is an older woman from Platte County. She is currently in a hospital out of state. This is the third hospitalization in the United States related to H5N1. The state health officer, Dr. Alexia Harrist, says there is no need for widespread
Skin infections caused by bacteria that don't respond to typical antibiotics are a growing problem. This is because antibiotics have been overused and misused, making bacteria stronger and more resistant. Scientists have come up with a clever solution: a special patch with tiny needles that dissolve
