In Nigeria, teens who've tangled with the law or are in the welfare system face a tough reality. Many have been through some rough stuff as kids. We're talking about things like being ignored, seeing violence, or even being hurt. This can lead to big mental health problems, like feeling super sad (d
Imagine a software company that makes life easier for landowners and developers. That's Mesa Land Services, and they're branching out to Mount Pleasant. With a $1. 3 million investment, they're ready to create 24 new jobs. Their specialty? Software that speeds up and simplifies the utility easement
Imagine if someone said you can pick only two of these: the best, right now, and cheap. Sounds tough, right? This is what happens in our healthcare system. People want great care quickly without it costing a lot. But that's not how it works. Our system has two faces - for some, it's a public good, l
Did you know that the way we treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has come a long way? One person who's made a big difference is Hannah Murray. She's been working on something called cognitive therapy. This isn't like talking to a friend, it's a special way of helping people change how they t
In Sweden, two methods are commonly used to treat severe aortic stenosis - a condition where the heart's aortic valve narrows, causing symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath. These methods are Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR). TAVI
Have you ever felt like your nose was always stuffed up, no matter what you did? That's what people with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) deal with all the time. One treatment that's becoming more popular is a drug called Dupilumab. Let's dive into why this drug is getting so much a
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old from a wealthy family, has been indicted in New York for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The indictment includes charges like first-degree murder and second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism. Mangione's lawyer said he won't fight extradition to Ne
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a tricky business. It's like trying to burn down a house, but the house has a really good fire extinguisher—glutathione (GSH). This little molecule keeps tumor cells safe from the therapy's heat. So, scientists have been looking for a way to turn off the fire extinguish
In January 2024, Tanzania began using a 12-dose weekly regimen of isoniazid and rifapentine (3HP) to prevent TB in people with HIV. This medicine can be taken for just 12 weeks instead of the usual 9 months. A study was done before the start of this program to see if a support system involving famil
Shoulder pain can be a real bother, and many people seek help to ease the discomfort. One common approach is education – learning about the pain and how to manage it. But does it really work? Let's dive into how effective education is for people dealing with shoulder pain. Imagine you're in pain an
