Fistulas in the anal area are a real pain. They are hard to treat and can cause a lot of discomfort. But there is a new method called FiLaC. It is a minimally invasive way to fix these fistulas. This means it does not involve major surgery. It is becoming more popular among doctors who specialize in
Young kids often struggle with understanding false beliefs. This is because they have a hard time seeing things from another person's perspective. It is like they have a reality bias. They find it hard to think about what someone else might believe if it is not true. This is a big part of how ki
In the world of genetics, there are some conditions that are quite rare and puzzling. One such condition is CADASIL. This is a genetic disorder that can lead to strokes and a type of dementia called vascular dementia. The interesting thing about CADASIL is that it can show up in different ways in di
The Lithuanian versions of two scales that measure death anxiety have been put to the test. These scales are the Revised Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale and the Existential Death Anxiety Scale. The goal was to see if these scales work well in Lithuanian. The study involved 528 people. Most of th
The Ekhtiarieh neighborhood in Tehran is home to many older adults who are trying to stay active. A recent study looked into how these seniors view and use their neighborhood for physical activities. The research focused on four main questions: What are the usual physical activities? What influences
Parents are the first role models for their kids. What they do and how they live can have a big impact on their children's health. This is especially true when it comes to eating well and staying active. Kids are like sponges, they absorb what they see around them. So, if parents are making healthy
A new gene is getting attention in the fight against throat cancer. This gene, DSC2, might change how doctors treat a specific type of throat cancer. This type is called locally advanced laryngeal and hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. These cancers are tough to treat. Traditiona
Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is a condition that affects how the brain processes visual information. This issue stems from early damage or poor development of the brain's visual pathways. People with CVI struggle with a wide range of visual tasks. One key problem is with visuospatial processing,
Diabetes is a common and potentially severe condition. It messes with the body's ability to manage blood sugar levels and damages important cells. One way to fight this is by using a substance called IL-1Ra. This substance blocks certain signals that cause inflammation and cell damage. However, it h
In the bustling city of Beijing, there's an unseen danger lurking in the air. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are a type of pollutant that can seriously harm people's health. These pollutants are so small that they hitch a ride on tiny particles floating in the air. Until now, measuring h
