Cluster headaches are a type of headache that can be very severe. They are not as common in children as they are in adults. This makes them tricky to spot and treat. Doctors are still trying to figure out the best ways to handle them in young patients. The way cluster headaches work in kids is still a bit of a mystery. Doctors know that they are linked to some chang...
In Wadi Ranyah, the main water supply for local folks comes from groundwater. To figure out if this water is safe, 77 samples were taken and tested for various factors. Most of the time, the water met the standards set by the World Health Organization. However, some harmful substances were found in amounts that are not safe. These include arsenic, lead, cadmium, ...
Dry eye disease is a widespread issue affecting many people. Symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Most treatments focus on easing symptoms after they appear. This approach is often seen as reactive rather than proactive. However, there is a growing push for a more forward-thinking approach in medicine. This approach is known as 4P medicine. The 4P's stand...
Cancer treatment has seen a major boost with the introduction of allogeneic cell-based therapies. These treatments, especially CAR-T cell therapy, are a big deal because they can be made in large quantities and are consistent. However, there is a significant hurdle: graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). This occurs when the transplanted cells attack the patient's body. R...
Pigeons, often kept for fun or competition, can harbor a surprising number of intestinal parasites. These worms, including nematodes and cestodes, pose a threat not just to the birds but also to local wildlife and even humans. To tackle this issue, a close look was taken at the prevalence of these parasites in pigeons from Zabol County, Iran. The goal was to understa...
Pregabalin is a drug that has gained attention for the wrong reasons. It is typically prescribed to manage epilepsy, nerve pain, and anxiety. However, its calming and euphoric effects have led some people to misuse it. This misuse is becoming a bigger problem, especially in areas where traditional drug issues have been tackled. A recent incident involving a 20-year-o...
MAC-PD (Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease) is a big challenge for doctors and patients alike. The usual treatments don't always work well, and they can cause nasty side effects. This makes it hard for patients to finish their treatment as planned. When someone shows up with long-lasting breathing problems that might be caused by NTM (nontuberculo...
Ever thought that your belly could be chatting with your brain? Well, our instincts matter, and Its being discovered very important. Recently, scientists have been making some cool discoveries about some serious conditions: anorexia nervosa and depression. Science is realizing that our intestines, the ones with all those important bacteria, have an endless debate to...
Cancer in the stomach and esophagus has been tough to beat, but new treatments are changing that. Still, these cancers cause unique nutrition problems. Before, during, and after treatments, patients have special needs. This is where nutrition steps in, becoming a crucial part of their care. Doctors and nutritionists work together to make sure patients get the right ...
Digital therapeutics, or DTx, is a hot topic in the scientific world, drawing attention from all over. This review dives into what DTx is and how it can help treat various diseases, comparing it to traditional drug treatments. It also looks at the good and bad parts of the current European laws on DTx. DTx is like a new tool in the healthcare toolbox. It uses digita...