Cancer treatment is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists are exploring a unique way to fight cancer cells using tiny magnetic particles. These particles, called magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), are designed to target and kill cancer cells through a process called ferroptosis. Ferroptosis is a speci
First, let's talk about the tumor microenvironment, or TME. It's a tough place for treatments to work. Hypoxia, or low oxygen levels, and high levels of glutathione (GSH) make it hard for photodynamic therapy (PDT) to do its job. Scientists have been working on a way to turn these challenges into ad
Turner Syndrome is a condition that affects growth, and it's a big worry for families. Kids with this syndrome often struggle with being shorter than their peers. The latest guidelines, released in 2024, highlight the importance of understanding growth patterns in Turner Syndrome. These guidelines a
Biliary tract cancer is a tough opponent. Chemotherapy has improved outcomes, but managing blocked bile ducts is a challenge. Two methods stand out for placing stents in these blocked ducts: side-by-side (SBS) and stent-in-stent (SIS). Let's talk about stents. They are tiny tubes that keep ducts
Cervical cancer is a tough battle that many women face. One of the common treatments for this type of cancer is concurrent chemoradiotherapy. This treatment combines chemotherapy and radiation therapy at the same time. It can be a challenging experience for patients. Many women face a variety of sym
First, let's understand what we're talking about. Lung cancer is a deadly disease. Two ways to fight it are chemoimmunotherapy and immunotherapy. Chemoimmunotherapy is like a two-pronged attack. Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. The chemotherapy part of chemoimmunotherapy has been a sta
Ever wondered why doctors keep harping on that liver damage stuff? Well we have a drunk sloshing around inside toxins from cigarettes loving our liver. Why do you think they call the early problems MASLD? NASH didn't go anywhere it switched to MASH Mash is not something we want. The medical world j
Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV) is no joke, it's a disease with abnormal blood vessels in the eye that can mess up your vision. Doctors wanted to know if a new treatment, Faricimab, would work better than what was already out there. They had a patient who had tried other treatments. These
Cartilage in joints like knees can get damaged easily, and unlike other parts of the body, it doesn't fix itself. This is a big problem, especially for athletes, people with injuries, and those suffering from conditions like osteoarthritis. Traditionally, treating cartilage damage has been tricky. I
Psychotherapy is a complex dance between the patient and the therapist. One key move in this dance is how the therapist responds to the patient. Two common types of responses are therapist self-disclosure (TSD) and therapist self-involving (TSI) interventions. TSD involves the therapist sharing
