Proteins are like tiny workers in our bodies, and they often team up to get things done. These partnerships, called protein-protein interactions (PPIs), are crucial for many important jobs, like telling cells when to grow or fixing damaged DNA. When these interactions go wrong, they can cause diseas
Imagine a hidden battle playing out in the rivers of Curitiba, Brazil. The culprits? Three drugs—azithromycin, ivermectin, and hydroxychloroquine—used widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists dove into this issue, finding alarming levels of these medicines in both water and sediment from urba
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
On a Monday afternoon in Kansas City, tragedy struck when a man and a woman lost their lives in a shooting. The incident occurred around 3:30 p. m. near the intersection of Blue Hills Road and Citadel Drive, close to 71 Highway and E. 63rd Street. Witnesses heard gunshots and directed police to a ve
You know how sometimes, using medicine seems like the easiest fix? Well, let's talk about kids and weight issues. Some docs believe giving pills to chubby kids is the fastest route to slim. But hold on, is it really that simple? First off, what's the big deal with kid obesity? It's not just about l
Chronic urticaria, a skin condition that causes hives and swelling for over six weeks, can be a real pain. It’s tough on quality of life and often needs long-term treatment. One such treatment is omalizumab, but it’s pricey, making it hard to access in countries with high healthcare costs. Researche
On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will find out if he'll receive millions in public funds for his reelection campaign. This decision by the Campaign Finance Board comes as Adams prepares for a corruption trial in April. If the board says no to funding, Adams could face a tough fight in th
Imagine turning your leftover fruits and vegetables into a clean energy source. That's what scientists are exploring with ultrasonic pretreated waste. They're mixing fruit and veg waste with sewage sludge and using anaerobic digestion to produce biomethane. This isn't just about reducing waste; it's
Staff burnout in nursing colleges can seriously impact how well nursing departments function. Surprisingly, not much research exists on burnout and its effects on nursing educators and support staff. It's important to explore this issue because burnout can lead to decreased productivity and job sati
Miguel Cardona, the outgoing U. S. Education Secretary, is raising alarms about former President Donald Trump's plan to abolish the Education Department. Cardona, who started as a fourth-grade teacher and became the first Latino education commissioner in Connecticut, believes this move could harm st
