When it comes to hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS), doctors often talk about how the shape of the hip joint can affect outcomes. While there's a lot of focus on how the hip socket (acetabular version) and thigh bone (femoral version) are positioned, less is known about
Over the holiday season, while everyone was celebrating, a group of researchers discovered that 33 Chrome extensions in Google's Web Store had been stealing data for up to 18 months. These extensions affected around 2. 6 million devices. One such extension, used by 400, 000 people, was updated with
Imagine you're battling advanced malignant melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer. Doctors might use immune checkpoint inhibitors, like those targeting PD-1, to help your body fight the disease. But here’s the thing: only about 20-40% of patients actually see real benefits. So, scientists set out to
In the heart of the Horn of Africa lies Somaliland, a self-declared state with a unique healthcare challenge. While the world focuses on wars and famines, a silent crisis unfolds: the lack of dialysis treatment. Dialysis is a life-saving procedure for those with kidney failure, but in Somaliland, it
The United Nations has given the green light for a new African peacekeeping mission to help Somalia fight the insurgent group al-Shabaab. This decision comes with some uncertainty, especially regarding the future involvement of Ethiopian troops. The existing peacekeeping force, known as ATMIS, is se
In Bamako, Mali, figuring out why people have unexplained fevers is tough. Diseases like malaria, HIV, and yellow fever often overlap. A recent study tried to uncover the reasons behind these fevers. The study included people of all ages with high temperatures. Doctors collected basic information an
RORA is a gene that helps the brain's cerebellum develop and work properly. Recently, scientists found a group of people with a rare condition linked to RORA. This condition, called RORA-related neurodevelopmental disorder or RORA-NDD, affects how the brain develops and causes unusual movements call
Invariant natural killer T cells, or iNKT cells, are special T cells that recognize lipid antigens with the help of a protein called CD1d. One of the most powerful lipid antigens for these cells is α-galactosylceramide, or α-GalCer, which was first found in marine sponges. Surprisingly, until now, s
Imagine you're trying to understand how particles interact in a complex system. This is what many-body theory deals with, and it's tough! The problem is, these interactions involve lots of different frequencies, which can clog up your computer's memory. Scientists often use a method called numerical
Chronic urticaria, a skin condition that causes hives and swelling for over six weeks, can be a real pain. It’s tough on quality of life and often needs long-term treatment. One such treatment is omalizumab, but it’s pricey, making it hard to access in countries with high healthcare costs. Researche
