You've probably heard that early rehabilitation is key after a sports knee injury. But what if we added something extra to the mix? Let's talk about combining early rehab with a special brain treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). Researchers wanted to see if this com
Saturday night was a rollercoaster for Bengals fans. Their team tied with the Broncos in the final seconds of regulation, and missed a field goal in overtime. But just when it seemed all hope was lost, Joe Burrow threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Tee Higgins. This fourth straight win brings the
In many cities, managing wastewater sludge is a big challenge. It's all about finding environmentally friendly ways to deal with this waste. New rules are making it tougher to just dump it in landfills, so alternatives are needed. One option is using thermochemical technology to turn waste sludge in
Ever wondered how drug companies manage changes after their products hit the market? A recent global survey shed light on this complex process known as post-approval change management. The survey, conducted among various pharmaceutical industries, aimed to understand how companies adapt to changes w
Did you know there's a kind of fat that wraps around our blood vessels? It's called perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT), and it's been sneakily affecting our heart health. When we're overweight or have diabetes, this fat gets inflamed and causes trouble. It sends out alarm signals to our immune syste
You might have heard that being overweight can affect a lot of things, but did you know it could be linked to problems with your parathyroid glands? These tiny glands in your neck help control your body's calcium levels. When something goes wrong and they make too much parathyroid hormone, it's call
Ever wondered how cancer cells trick the immune system into turning a blind eye? Well, there's an enzyme called Deltex E3 ubiquitin ligase 2, or DTX2, that does just that in liver cancer. Scientists found out that this enzyme helps cancer cells in the liver attract certain immune cells called neutro
Have you ever wondered how some long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can play a role in heart disease? Well, let's dive into the story of lncRNA uc003pxg. 1 and miR-339-5p, two players in the complex game of cardiovascular health. These tiny molecular actors have been found to influence the proliferation,
Did you know that the order of exercises can make a big difference in how well kids' feet improve? A study looked at how starting with either the small (intrinsic) or big (extrinsic) foot muscles affected muscle growth and flatfoot reduction in boys aged 10-12. They found that starting with intrinsi
Ever wondered how virtual reality (VR) and balance training compare when it comes to helping soccer players with chronic ankle instability? A recent study checked this out. The researchers rounded up 32 male soccer players with this issue and split them into two groups: one played VR games, and the
