These days, doctors are paying more attention to how frail older adults respond to treatments designed to prevent heart problems. But is there enough evidence to show that these treatments work just as well for frail seniors as they do for those who are not frail? Let's dive into what the latest stu
A big decision is coming up for Google. A judge in Virginia, U. S. , will soon decide if Google's advertising technology is a monopoly. This isn't just any judge, but Judge Leonie Brinkema, who’s expected to give a written ruling by the end of the year. If she finds Google has done something illegal
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the Commerce Department is strengthening his company's link with Tether, the firm behind the world's biggest stablecoin. Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is in talks to get support from Tether for a new program allowing clients to borrow using Bitcoin
Fluralaner, a popular treatment for chickens, is proving to be an effective way to combat the southern house mosquito, scientifically known as Culex quinquefasciatus. This is important because these mosquitoes carry diseases like the West Nile virus, which can be harmful to humans. Scientists tested
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a growing concern globally, with limited effective treatments available. There’s a drug called ivermectin that could potentially change the game. Usually used against parasites, ivermectin has shown promise in slowing down cancer growth in lab studies. Sc
Heart diseases are a global issue, causing widespread illness and death. While we have treatments like medicines and surgeries, they don't always work perfectly. That's where nanocarriers come in. These miniature assistants can enhance how drugs work and reduce their side effects. They also make det
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), commonly known as an angioplasty, is a go-to treatment for people with severe blockages in their coronary arteries. While this procedure works wonders in the target vessels, it's important to keep an eye on what's happening elsewhere. You see, even after the
High-altitude polycythemia, a condition where your body makes too many red blood cells due to living in high places, can harm your kidneys. But what if there's a way to treat it and protect your kidneys? Therapeutic erythrocytapheresis, or TE, is a treatment that cleans your blood. A study looked in
Kummell's disease is a tough nut to crack, but a new approach is showing promise. Instead of using regular percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP), doctors are trying out PKP with a special mesh to hold bone cement in place. Nine patients with Kummell's disease got this treatment at a spinal surgery departme
Imagine you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, but it's still contained within the prostate. A treatment called focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is gaining attention. This method targets only the cancerous tissue, leaving the rest of the prostate untouched. In a multi-cen
