People's lives outside the hospital might change how they heal after stomach cancer surgery. This is a big deal because doctors don't fully understand how things like where you live, your job, or your money situation affect recovery. First, let's talk about why this matters. When someone has part o
Insomnia is a common sleep problem. It's tough to treat. A recent study looked at two drugs: zolpidem and clobazam. They wanted to see how these drugs affect the brain and sleep. The study checked serum BDNF levels. BDNF is a protein that helps brain cells grow. It also looked at sleep quality and
NK cells are like the body's first line of defense against cancer. They can spot and attack harmful cells without needing a specific signal. This makes them a promising tool for fighting cancer. However, tumors can create a tough environment that weakens NK cells. This environment can make it hard f
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are not your everyday fungi. They are serious pathogens, with the World Health Organization ranking them as critical and medium priority, respectively. These fungi primarily target people with HIV, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But th
Memory troubles can be tough, and scientists are always looking for ways to help. One tool they’re testing is called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS for short. But here’s the cool part: they’re not stopping there. They’re mixing rTMS with other treatments like electric brain za
People with hip and knee osteoarthritis often have wrong ideas about their condition. They think surgery is the only way out. But doctors say exercise and weight loss should come first. A recent study looked at how an online course changed these beliefs. The course lasted four weeks. People could d
A couple who had been trying to have a baby for 20 years finally succeeded with the help of a new AI technology. The man had a very low sperm count, making it hard to find healthy sperm for fertilization. But now, a new method called STAR uses AI to scan semen samples and find viable sperm. The STA
Two major drug companies, Lilly and Novo Nordisk, are close to striking a deal with the White House. They want to offer their weight loss drugs at a lower price. This is big news because it could mean more people can afford these medicines. The plan is to sell the lowest dose of their obesity drugs
Parkinson's disease is becoming more common. In the last 25 years, the number of people with this condition has doubled. Experts predict it will double again soon. Yet, the main treatment for Parkinson's, a drug called levodopa, is hard to find in many places. This drug is cheap, effective, and can
Vulvar Extramammary Paget's disease is a rare skin cancer. It often comes back after treatment. This makes it a tricky condition to manage. Doctors usually treat it by cutting out the affected area. But because it's so rare, there's still a lot we don't know. Like what makes it come back and how to
