Picture this: tomatoes are not just for salads anymore. These red gems are being transformed into a powerful weapon against cancer. Researchers face a tricky puzzle. Cancer treatments are evolving using tiny particles called small extracellular vesicles or sEVs from animals but it is a cess
When it comes to dental work, stress relief is key. Tools used in root canal procedures need to be as gentle as possible. So, what happens if we heat up the instruments that do the actual work inside the roots of our teeth? Three different instruments engineered with a unique flat side were compa
Guantánamo bay isn't winning any popularity contests these days. It has always been used as a fortress for the government. Why do people flee their homes? They do this to escape persecution and fear. They were seen as criminals by many. They most likely had to do something terrible or they would
Brain AVMs, which are tangled messes of arteries and veins, can cause serious brain bleeds even in young people. They are a significant reason for strokes in younger age groups. Managing these complicated messes, especially the high-grade ones, poses a tough challenge. Surgery to take these AVMs ou
Ever wondered who is liable if psychiatrists are unable to prevent their patients from committing suicide? Let's examine the diverse laws around the world about a psychiatrist's legal responsibilities regarding suicide. Countries have different approaches to suicide as a crime. Some countries
You know what? There's a lot health care workers are not so sure about when it comes to treating young people with hepatitis C. We're talking about kids and teens living with this long-term illness. But wait, why's this important? The World Health Organization (WHO) is trying to update guid
Imagine tiny soldiers, smaller than you can see, fighting cancer. These soldiers are made from lipids, the same stuff that's in your body's cells. They're called solid lipid nanoparticles, or SLNs. These SLNs are a new way to deliver medicine to cancer cells. They do this without the problems that c
Paxlovid, a clever mix of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, made headlines as it became the first approved oral treatment for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms. This combination is designed to tackle the virus with minimal fuss. Everything works quite well using two main actors in the body: t
Asthma's a tricky condition that's stuffing of causes. Meds that can keep it under control are usually overlooked. Inflammation within the lungs is always a big issue with asthma. It can make breathing troublesome. So, it's important for doctors to work closely to manage and treat asthma. Since ast
Let's dive into a cutting-edge study that's shaking up the treatment of brain lymphoma. This isn't just any lymphoma, but a rare, tricky type that starts in the brain or spinal cord. It's called Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma or PCNSL. First, let's talk about what makes PCNSL so ch
