Have you ever heard of scabies? It's a skin condition that can spread quickly, especially in places like hospitals. Usually, doctors in Europe treat it with two doses of ivermectin, 7 days apart. But at Careggi University Hospital in Florence, Italy, they tried something different. They had a case o
Procedural sedation is crucial for kids undergoing radiation therapy. Traditionally, anesthesiologists handled this, but now pediatric critical care physicians are taking the lead. A study looked into how well they're doing. The research team checked out a single hospital's records of kids who recei
Imagine trying to plan a complex operation, like ocular proton beam therapy, without having all the essential information. That's the current challenge faced by doctors, as important eye structures like the fovea can't be seen using traditional imaging methods like MRI. Fundus photographs can fill t
Ever wondered if flowers could help moms with premature babies? A recent study dived into this question. It tested a flower remedy called Five-Flower essence on mothers of preemies to see if it could lower their stress levels. The study was a big deal because it was a randomized controlled trial, wh
Pain after surgery can be really tough. Opioids, often used for this, have serious side effects and can even be deadly. So, there's a big need for safer, non-opioid treatments. Researchers found that a product made from human amniotic membrane, called Clarix Flo, can reduce this pain in mice without
Over the past few years, tiny nanoparticles made from special polymers have caught the eye of researchers and doctors for treating cancer. These smart particles can deliver medicine right where it's needed in the body. However, while many amazing ideas have come up in labs, not many have made it to
Lung cancer treatment faces two big hurdles: upsetting the tumor's environment and making sure it stays that way. Scientists tackled this by creating a special nanozyme called Cu2O@Au. It's like a tiny catalyst, breaking down glucose at the tumor site. This starves the tumor of energy and creates hy
Imagine celebrating a century of physiotherapy with a global conference in the heart of Africa! That's exactly what happened in Cape Town, South Africa, during September 2024. The South African Society of Physiotherapy™ (SASP®) marked 100 years with the World Physiotherapy - Africa Region Congress.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and psoriasis are both long-term inflammatory conditions that share similar immune system pathways. Both diseases involve cytokines like tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin (IL)-17, and IL-23. Currently, treatment choices for HS are limited, with only adalimumab an
Imagine getting targeted radiation therapy for prostate cancer, guided by a powerful magnet. That's exactly what researchers are exploring with magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) for men who've had their prostate removed. This study dived into the feasibility, safety, and early results o
