The world of medicine is always on the lookout for new ways to fight diseases. Recently, a new type of treatment called CD3xCD20 bispecific antibodies has been approved for use in treating two types of lymphoma: follicular lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. These treatments are exciting bec
When someone has a sudden ischemic stroke, doctors have to act fast. Two main drugs are used to break up the blood clots that cause these strokes: alteplase (tPA) and tenecteplase (TNK). For a long time, tPA was the preferred choice. But new guidelines from the American Heart Association suggest tha
Some people taking popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are facing serious eye problems. Researchers found nine cases where people lost their vision after taking these medicines. These drugs, originally made for diabetes, have become super popular for weight loss. They work by copying
Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a tough cancer to treat. It's caused by asbestos exposure, and it's not easy to cure. Doctors have been looking for better ways to fight this disease. Recently, they have found some promising results with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). ICIs are a type of drug th
First, let's understand what we're talking about. Lung cancer is a deadly disease. Two ways to fight it are chemoimmunotherapy and immunotherapy. Chemoimmunotherapy is like a two-pronged attack. Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. The chemotherapy part of chemoimmunotherapy has been a sta
Depression is a serious issue that affects many people worldwide. Traditional treatments are helpful, but there's always room for new solutions. One potential solution comes from a substance called saikosaponins. This natural compound has been found to have a surprising effect on depression. Imagi
In Japan, a special treatment called Granulocyte and Monocyte Adsorptive Apheresis (GMA) has been used to help people with a specific skin condition called palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) and a joint condition called pustulotic arthro-osteitis (PAO). It works by removing cer
MAC-PD (Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease) is a big challenge for doctors and patients alike. The usual treatments don't always work well, and they can cause nasty side effects. This makes it hard for patients to finish their treatment as planned. When someone shows up with long
Cartilage in joints like knees can get damaged easily, and unlike other parts of the body, it doesn't fix itself. This is a big problem, especially for athletes, people with injuries, and those suffering from conditions like osteoarthritis. Traditionally, treating cartilage damage has been tricky. I
Imagine walking, wounded and half-starved through a public gathering in Gaza. Someone else’s words coming out of the mouth because they were forced to say them. This is exactly what happened to three hostages- Or Levy, 52, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben-Ami. When Hamade ignored the phased cease-fire
