Young adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) might face a higher risk of heart disease if they become unable to work due to their condition. A recent study looked into this idea by examining data from the CorEvitas registry. Researchers compared two groups of people under 65 with RA: those who develo
Peroxisomes are tiny organelles that play a big role in our cells. They help protect us from damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are like tiny troublemakers in our bodies. Peroxisomes do jobs like breaking down certain metabolites, making cholesterol, and creating ether phospholipi
Acyl-CoA binding protein (ACBP), also known as diazepam-binding inhibitor (DBI), plays a crucial role in controlling autophagy in our bodies. Research has shown that people with metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) or liver fibrosis have higher levels of ACBP/DBI in their blood compared to he
Imagine carrying the weight of two eye conditions and still performing at the highest level. That's exactly what Stephen Nedoroscik did at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Winning a bronze medal in the pommel horse finals was a big deal, but fans might wonder what his biggest challenge was. It wasn't his ey
Every November, we take a moment to celebrate National Caregivers Month. This year, let's shine a light on two remarkable women who have left indelible marks on caregiving: former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Professor Claire Fagin. Rosalynn Carter, known for her advocacy for mental health issues,
Healthcare often involves many professionals working together. One way this happens is through small teams called clinical microsystems. These teams regularly care for specific groups of patients. They might include daily team meetings at the patient's bedside, having team members work in the same a
Imagine you're in the intensive care unit (ICU), and doctors are trying to figure out how well you'll do after a big heart support treatment called venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). They use different scores to guess your chances, but which one is the best? A group of doct
Sex and gender can greatly influence how diseases show up, get diagnosed, and are treated. This is what sex- and gender-based medicine (SGBM) is all about. But how much do medical students and teachers know about these differences? That's what a recent survey wanted to find out. The study aimed to s
When Microsoft first introduced Windows 11, one of its standout features was the ability to run Android apps. Unfortunately, this dream didn't quite take off, and the feature stayed in a public preview stage with only a few software options available. However, Tencent has stepped in to bring this fu
Food safety is getting more critical these days. One way to ensure we're eating safe food is by identifying its origin, brand, or type using spectroscopic profiling. But how can we measure if our data is good enough for these tasks? Enter the "two-step classifiability analysis. " This method collect
