Excessive sweating can be a real bother. It's not just about feeling uncomfortable. It can also mess with your confidence and daily life. You might have heard of treatments like OnabotulinumtoxinA injections. These are often used for sweaty armpits. But what if you sweat in other places? Like your face, hands, or feet? This is called atypical site hyperhidrosis. It's...
Anxiety is a common issue among young people, often starting in the teenage years. The body's own cannabis-like chemicals, called endocannabinoids, might play a big part in this. These chemicals, AEA and 2-AG, could help doctors understand anxiety better and improve treatments. Researchers studied these chemicals in 199 young people aged 9 to 17. They found that hig...
In parts of Africa, many people with HIV are on a treatment plan that includes dolutegravir. But what happens when this treatment isn't working well enough? Some patients still have a high viral load, even after getting extra help to stick to their treatment. This is a big problem because it means the virus is still active in their body. Doctors and researchers are ...
Recent findings from a major cancer conference have shed light on some surprising factors that can influence cancer survival rates. One of the most intriguing discoveries is the impact of lifestyle choices on a patient's prognosis. It turns out that what you do in your daily life can significantly affect your chances of beating cancer. For instance, maintaining a he...
In a small hospital, doctors found something unusual in a 2-month-old girl. She had a large choledochal cyst. This is a rare problem where a cyst grows in the common bile duct. It's more common in girls, especially those from Asian backgrounds. These cysts happen because the pancreas and bile ducts join in the wrong way. If not treated, they can cause big problems, l...
In Italy, a big question is being asked about a new treatment for babies born with a rare condition called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This condition affects the nerves that control muscles, making it hard for babies to move, breathe, and even swallow. The treatment in question is called onasemnogene abeparvovec (OA), and it's quite different from what doctors hav...
Opioid use disorder is a big problem. Many people struggle to get the help they need. Two medications, buprenorphine and naltrexone, can make a real difference. But not everyone gets equal access to these treatments. Race, ethnicity, and insurance type play a big role in who receives these medications. People of different races and ethnicities do not have the same c...
Extreme hunger, or hyperphagia, is a big problem for people with rare brain conditions affecting the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway. This pathway is like a traffic cop in the brain, helping to control how much energy the body uses. When it's not working right, people can feel hungry all the time, which can cause serious problems. Living with hyperphagia is t...
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition in older adults, often linked to giant cell arteritis. It's the second most frequent inflammatory rheumatic disease in this age group, following rheumatoid arthritis. Recently, guidelines for treating PMR have been updated, focusing on the latest research from July 2016 to January 2024. The update inclu...
In small towns across China, wastewater treatment plants are having a tough time. These plants use special ponds called ecological combination ponds (ECPs) to clean water. But when the water coming in changes a lot, it's hard to adjust the settings. This leads to too much air being pumped in and too many chemicals being used. The goal is to remove nitrogen from the w...