Diving right in, choroideremia is a rare disease that affects a person's vision and is a big deal for patients. It's like a storm in a small town. This gene-related condition can severely impact a person's quality of life. Gene therapy, a fancy word for fixing genetic issues, has been a big
In the world, coffee isn't just a tasty drink. Everyone knows that coffee beans and seeds are the star of the show. But consider what is so commonly thrown away: the peel. True, these coffee peels may seem like just unwanted scraps, there are treasures hidden within. Various important compounds are
Living with HIV means managing medication and sticking to medical care. Early and immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been the subject of debate about its impact on care retention. Let's first understand what we mean by non-adherence. This involves skipping appointments, mis
Ever dreamt of trading your daily pills for something easier, more convenient? For folks living with HIV in specific states in the southern half of country it is now a reality, in this case known as the long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy. This might sound like cool science fiction fr
The world's water treatment plants churn out a mountain of sewage sludge every day. This stuff is a hassle to manage and dispose of safely because it's messy and expensive. The sun is powerful. A lot of people have been thinking about using it to dry out this sludge. This is the process of using
Diving into a world that isn't there but feels so real. That's the power of Virtual Reality! Imagine fighting off cancer. Most people can understand this is tough on the body but not everyone realizes it's also a big challenge for the mind. The world of medicine is always searching for new ways
Alopecia areata is a common skin condition. It makes hair fall out in patches. Some people lose all the hair on their head. Others lose hair everywhere on their body. This can be very upsetting. No one knows what causes it. But, scientists are trying to find out. They are using a special tool called
Imagine if the tiny, and usually nasty, viruses could be used to target and eliminate cancer cells. Scientists have been exploring this idea for a while. They are using oncolytic viruses. One type of virus, the recombinant Adeno-associated virus, has been programmed to carry a gene called TRAIL. T
Neutrophils, which are essential when the body is fighting an infection, are also very important for understanding big health issues like diabetes and heart disease. Most of today's treatments focus on handling metabolism issues. However, the underrated role of inflammation in these diseases often g
The need to find new treatment options for patients with advanced colon cancer has always been a challenge for doctors. The medical community has been using a combination of FOLFOXIRI and bevacizumab as a first line treatment. This is a potent cocktail of chemotherapy drugs that fight cancer cells i
