Ever heard of ACK1 and BRK? These are two non-receptor tyrosine kinases that have been found to play a role in an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Scientists have discovered that people with SLE in their families might have issues with these enzymes. When researchers blo
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a tricky condition that can make life tough for kids and teens. It affects their daily lives in a big way, and there's no clear treatment. One thing that's been missing is good education for these young patients and the people around the
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a big problem in the Asia-Pacific region. It causes more than 600, 000 deaths each year, making up over 70% of global cases. Doctors face two major challenges: preventing HCC from coming back after surgery, liver transplants, or local treatments, and slowing down th
Ever felt like your medicine isn't working as well as it should? For folks with atrial fibrillation (AF), taking their oral anticoagulant, Edoxaban, just right is super important to keep strokes away. A smartphone app called ADHERE is now being tested to help patients stay on track with their meds.
Ever wondered how certain proteins might influence brain tumors? Scientists have been investigating a protein called PIM-1 and its role in gliomas. Gliomas are tumors that start in the brain or spine. This study was all about figuring out if PIM-1 has anything to do with how these tumors behave and
Hepatitis C is a serious health issue in Cambodia, especially for people over 45. About 5% of this age group has the virus. To fight this, we need better ways to find and treat it. One important step is to look at how effective community-based screening programs are. This study, known as ANRS 12384
Scientists in Italy collected 27 different types of lactobacilli from the vaginas of healthy women. They wanted to find out if these bacteria could be used as probiotics to fight off bad bacteria. The results were promising! All the lactobacilli strains could stop at least three types of harmful bac
Imagine walking into a doctor's office, hoping for help with something deeply personal and painful. For many in the UK, that something is domestic violence and abuse (DVA). Primary care, often the first line of contact with the healthcare system, has a crucial role to play in addressing DVA. But how
Imagine a web of power spun with silk threads of marriage. This web was woven in the heart of Venice, a city-state that lasted for over a thousand years. The Venetian Republic, known for its innovation and trading prowess, was led by a special ruler called a doge. But who decided who became this dog
Former President Donald Trump is rumored to be considering his longtime ally Kash Patel as the next FBI director. Patel is known for his unwavering loyalty to Trump and his criticism of the so-called "deep state. " The interviews for the position reportedly took place at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, sug
