In China, there's a rising concern about a type of pancreas inflammation caused by too much fat in the blood. This condition, called hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP), is becoming more common. Experts are studying this issue closely. They want to understand why it's happening more often. They also want to figure out how to treat it better. The goal is...
Muscle loss, or atrophy, is a growing problem. It's not just about looking weak. It's about feeling weak and struggling with daily tasks. This issue is becoming more common. Why? Because of how we live today. People are living longer, but not always healthier. Many have chronic diseases. Plus, lots of folks don't move around enough. All these factors lead to muscle l...
Stomach cancer is a serious illness. It gets even trickier when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading, known as metastasis, makes treatment tough and affects how well patients do. Doctors and researchers are keen to understand how and where the cancer spreads. This knowledge can help them create better treatment plans and predict how patients will far...
A new gene is getting attention in the fight against throat cancer. This gene, DSC2, might change how doctors treat a specific type of throat cancer. This type is called locally advanced laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. These cancers are tough to treat. Traditional methods often cause serious problems with how the larynx works. ...
Choriocarcinoma (CC) is a rare and aggressive cancer type. It is made up of cells that normally help form the placenta during pregnancy. These cells are called cytotrophoblasts and syncytiotrophoblasts. CC has two main types: gestational choriocarcinoma (GCC) and non-gestational choriocarcinoma (NGCC). Both types are serious, but they behave differently. This makes i...
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...