You know how important it is to stick to your multiple sclerosis (MS) medication. But did you know that missing appointments could affect how long you stay on your disease-modifying therapy (DMT)? A recent study looked into this. Researchers wanted to find out if skipping appointments could predict
Dravet syndrome is a tough condition that hits kids early in life. It brings on frequent, long seizures and a high risk of death, especially in the first 12 years. This condition also affects how kids develop and behave, making life really challenging. Doctors recommend quick treatment with strong s
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown promise in helping people with early psychosis. To make this treatment even more effective, researchers are exploring how to use mobile technology to complement face-to-face sessions. The idea is to help patients apply what they learn in therapy to t
Scientists have unearthed a promising drug called GS-2278 that could potentially treat a condition known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a serious lung disease that causes scarring and makes it hard to breathe. The drug works by blocking a specific receptor in the body called LPAR1, w
Ever wondered if people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are getting the right help before they're sent to specialized centers? Let's dive into it! Researchers wanted to know if using medicine alone is enough to treat OCD before a patient is referred to a specialized clinic. First, let's un
Ever heard of treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS)? It's a tough mental health condition where patients don't get better with usual treatments. They face intense symptoms, struggle with thinking clearly, and have a high risk of heart and blood sugar problems. Guess what? Their diets might play a
Colon cancer is a big deal in both China and the United States. But how do these two countries compare when it comes to who gets it, where it hits, and how well people survive? Let's dive in. Over a decade, from 2006 to 2019, the US saw more new cases of colon cancer than China. In China, the cance
Cleaning up wastewater is a big deal. One way to do it is by using electrochemical flow-through systems. These systems can break down tough pollutants like amoxicillin (AMX) in water. Researchers used a special type of anode made of porous Ti-ENTA/SnO2-Sb to test how well these systems work. They fo
The Grey Area in Gastric Cancer Treatment - When it comes to treating advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, doctors often recommend a combination of docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (DCF) as the first-line treatment. But there's a big issue - the harsh side effects m
Imagine if more than half of American adults could easily lose weight with a simple medication. That’s what a new study found about semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Researchers discovered that around 136. 8 million American adults might benefit from this d
