TREATMENT

Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Amazon's Telehealth Platform: Affordable Care for Beauty and Lifestyle

Amazon is revamping its telehealth platform to offer low-cost treatment plans and medication delivery for common beauty and lifestyle issues. Now, customers can tackle men's hair loss for as little as $16 a month, anti-aging skin care for $10 a month, and erectile dysfunction for $19 a month. There

reading time less than a minute
Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Decoding the Neuroblastoma Puzzle: Some Stages May Hold Surprising Answers

Advanced neuroblastoma, specifically stages 4 and 4S, is a childhood cancer that often has a grim outlook. Despite extensive studies, scientists haven't found any easily treatable gene issues. Surprisingly, stage 4S sometimes disappears on its own, making researchers think understanding the differen

reading time less than a minute
Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Walking with Worry: How Anxiety Changes Your Steps

Ever felt like you walk faster when you're anxious? It's not just a feeling—research shows it's real. Scientists made some young adults walk on a track. Suddenly, they'd play a scary sound. Guess what? When the participants felt anxious, they sped up. Their steps got bigger, and they spent less time

reading time less than a minute
Nov 14 2024HEALTH

How Stroke Center Growth Affects Treatment and Patient Recovery

Did you know that when hospitals grow their certified stroke centers, patients might get faster and better treatment? But here’s the thing: it's not clear how much this growth actually helps patients who already have good access to stroke care. Some experts believe it might not make much difference

reading time less than a minute
Nov 14 2024HEALTH

When Celebrity Care Goes Wrong: Understanding VIP Syndrome

Ever heard of VIP syndrome? It's a fascinating phenomenon in healthcare where people in the spotlight, like celebrities or politicians, may actually get worse care due to special treatment. This isn't intended to harm but often leads to unnecessary medical interventions. Let's dive into what causes

reading time less than a minute
Nov 12 2024HEALTH

When Should Doctors Perform Angiography in High-Risk Heart Attacks?

Doctors often suggest doing something called "coronary angiography" early on for patients with a high risk of a certain type of heart attack called non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). This involves looking at the heart's blood vessels within 24 hours of admission. However, some stud

reading time less than a minute
Nov 12 2024HEALTH

A Fungus Fighting Cancer: Cordycepin's Secret

Ever heard of a caterpillar fungus? It's a weird little organism that takes over caterpillars. Turns out, it might help fight cancer! Scientists at the University of Nottingham, UK, have found a special compound in this fungus, called cordycepin, that could stop cancer cells from dividing out of con

reading time less than a minute
Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Upgrading Lung Cancer Care: A New Guide for County Hospitals

Improving the way lung cancer is diagnosed and treated in smaller hospitals is crucial. County hospitals often struggle with access to advanced tools. This new guide, "Clinical Pathway in China County for Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (2024 edition), " offers practical solutions. It's not just

reading time less than a minute
Nov 10 2024HEALTH

Diabetes Drugs: A New Weapon Against Kidney Stones

Ever wondered if diabetes drugs could do more than just control blood sugar? Well, they might! Recent research shows that certain diabetes drugs can lower the risk of kidney stones. These drugs, called SGLT-2 inhibitors, help the body get rid of extra fluid. This makes the kidneys work better and re

reading time less than a minute
Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Revolutionizing Waste Treatment: A New Graphene Cage

Microorganisms play a crucial role in treating organic waste in water, like N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF). Traditional methods use graphene oxide mixed with polymers to create tiny composites, which are then stuck onto copper mesh. This creates a special material called CM@PGO. Scientists designed a

reading time less than a minute