Mental health care in Colorado Springs just got a significant upgrade. Serenity Mental Health Centers has introduced a new, faster treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This treatment, called accelerated Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS™), is cleared by the FDA. It's a big d
In the world of germs, some are more famous for causing trouble than others. One such troublemaker is Streptococcus pyogenes, better known as Group A Strep. It's usually known for causing sore throats and skin infections. But in rare cases, it can cause serious lung infections. A 52-year-old woman
People with a brain disease called multiple sclerosis (MS) often take a medicine named dimethyl fumarate (DMF). This drug helps to ease the symptoms of MS. But how exactly does it work? Scientists wanted to find out. They did some tests on mice to see what happens. First, they gave the mice a subst
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are quite common, especially among women. When they keep coming back, it becomes a real problem. Doctors call this recurrent UTIs, or rUTIs. The main issue is that there aren't many good treatments, and the ones that exist are becoming less effective because of antimi
Gout is a painful condition caused by too much uric acid in the body. Doctors often prescribe allopurinol to manage it, but this medicine can lead to severe skin reactions in some people. For a long time, a gene test called HLA-B*58:01 was used to identify those at risk. However, this test wasn't ve
In the last ten years, texting your therapist has become a popular way to get mental health help. It's like having a therapist in your pocket. You can send a message when you're feeling down or anxious, and they'll get back to you. This can be really helpful for people who are busy or don't want to
Ancient Egypt was more than just pyramids and pharaohs. It was a place where people started doing things for the first time, like building amazing structures and studying the stars. But one of the most interesting things they did was medicine. Imagine doctors back then using magic and science togeth
In the world of traditional medicine, the leaves and bark of the Parinari curatellifolia plant have long been used to tackle two seemingly unrelated issues: malaria and bone problems. But how exactly does this plant help? Researchers decided to dig deeper and find out. First, they checked if the pl
People are buzzing about psychedelics and ketamine as potential fixes for mental health struggles. Clinics are opening up left and right, but the whole scene is a bit of a mess. The big question is: what makes these treatments actually work? Different studies take different approaches. Some focus o
Fuel cells are like the superheroes of clean energy, and platinum-based catalysts are their sidekicks. These tiny particles help fuel cells work better, but they need a little help themselves. That's where heat treatment and doping come in. By heating them up in hydrogen and adding a bit of rhodium
