Imagine dealing with a sudden fever and low platelet count. Sounds scary, right? This combination can lead to serious bleeding issues. Think about diseases like dengue, leptospirosis, and scrub typhus. These conditions often cause trouble with blood clotting and can lead to excessive bleeding. Trad
The fight against soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), parasites that thrive in soil, is a worldwide battle. These infections are extremely common, yet detecting them is tough. Usually, doctors check for active infections by examining feces. But what if we want to find out if someone was exposed to wh
Alcohol use disorder remains a major public health challenge in the United States. There are a number of new medications undergoing clinical trials. One promising example is semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic. The drug's success in treating type 2 diabetes has paved the way for its explo
TBI can result from vehicle collisions, sports accidents or combat and this injury can cause death. TBI can also affect the bank accounts of those affected and the government. It can be broken down into two major phases: 1. The primary phase: things that occur immediately after the injury or conc
In the world of medical research, scientists have been looking for ways to tackle the devastating effects of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This type of stroke can cause severe cognitive and neurological issues, and often has a high short-term mortality rate. Nimodipine (NDP) is a drug that has show
Did you know that universities rely heavily on federal grants to keep their research labs running? These grants have two main parts. One part directly covers the costs of conducting research, like salaries, equipment, and supplies. The other part, called indirect costs, covers everything else – from
Protein stability is a big deal in biology. Scientists need to know how proteins behave when heated, but traditional methods can be slow and expensive. Enter the new kid on the block: a microplate-based approach to intrinsic differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF). This method can test up to 384 sam
Chinese women have been facing an issue they call AUB-O. These women have 'normal' periods, except for the abnormal bleeding. They bleeding more than normal or at odd times. Tons of factors can change how a woman deals with this annoying issue. From all the experiences gathered, > you
Picture this: tomatoes are not just for salads anymore. These red gems are being transformed into a powerful weapon against cancer. Researchers face a tricky puzzle. Cancer treatments are evolving using tiny particles called small extracellular vesicles or sEVs from animals but it is a cess
Brain AVMs, which are tangled messes of arteries and veins, can cause serious brain bleeds even in young people. They are a significant reason for strokes in younger age groups. Managing these complicated messes, especially the high-grade ones, poses a tough challenge. Surgery to take these AVMs ou
