Scientists sought to improve the way medicine, like methotrexate, passes through human skin. They used tiny needles called Dr. Pen microneedles and tiny, biodegradable beads called poly(d, l-lactide-co-glycolide) acid microparticles. These beads came in eight different forms. The team studied the be
Ever wondered how a parent's bond with their child can influence academic success? A recent study dove into this topic, focusing on junior high school students in China. The findings? Both moms and dads play crucial roles, but moms seem to have a bigger impact. The study used data from the China Edu
Meet omadacycline, a superhero in the world of antibiotics! This new tetracycline agent fights bacteria that other drugs can't touch. How does it do it? By sneaking past their defenses – both the efflux pumps and the ribosomal methylation tricks. That's why omadacycline has a broader range of power
Have you ever heard of daprodustat? This medication is a game-changer for people on dialysis who struggle with anemia. It's designed to help your body produce more red blood cells, tackling a common issue in kidney disease. A recent study called ASCEND-D took a closer look at its effectiveness and s
Let's talk about peppermint oil, a powerful stuff that comes from peppermint plants. The European Union asked a group called EFSA to check if it’s safe and good for animals to eat or drink. This group, called FEEDAP, looked at the oil and said that it won’t harm the animals when used in their feed,
The CACTO program has been focusing on something really important: helping moms of kids with autism. These moms face unique challenges, and the CACTO program aims to support them through care agreements. But how well are these agreements being used? Let's dive in. First, what are care agreements? T
Educators Liu and their team are revising the order of their names in their upcoming paper, "Walking with Dreams, " set to appear in the journal Behavioral Sciences. They're doing this for two clear reasons. Firstly, they want to give proper credit to the varying contributions each team member made.
Telehealth psychotherapy, or using the internet to deliver treatments via video, is getting more popular. But, not everyone is convinced it works for people with serious emotional and behavioral issues, like those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This skepticism revolves around three main
Meet Holden Karau, a software engineer from Silicon Valley who has worked with big tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple. After facing her own health insurance denials, she created FightHealthInsurance. com. This free website uses AI to help patients draft appeals when their insurance claims
The Internet is a big part of kids' lives today. But how good are they at using it to learn about health? A recent study in China checked this out. It found that some kids struggle to tell good health info from bad online. They also don't use the Internet much to solve their own health problems. The
