'Breast cancer research is always working to improve. Researchers have come up with a cutting edge system. Simulations using polarized Monte Carlo methods enhance the clarity of tissue structures. ' 'Experiments run aimed at detecting tumours at the edges where you'd guess thick slices of the tissu
The fight against soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), parasites that thrive in soil, is a worldwide battle. These infections are extremely common, yet detecting them is tough. Usually, doctors check for active infections by examining feces. But what if we want to find out if someone was exposed to wh
The search for better autism screening methods is on. Traditional ways of diagnosing autism can be pretty tough. They cost a lot and take up many resources. Plus, not everyone has easy access to them. But here's where things get interesting: the pandemic forced doctors to use telemedicine more. This
The APPROACH pilot study looked at how well people with cancer could use a smartphone app and extra support to get more exercise. They used a simple app called NHS Active 10, which helped them track their steps and encouraged them to walk faster. On top of that, participants got calls and helpful pr
With the growing need for alternatives to traditional pain medication, a new player has entered the field: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. This non-invasive treatment uses electromagnetic fields to tweak nitric oxide signaling in the body, promoting healing and potentially reducing pain
Getting the lowdown on bone tumors is super important. To understand these tumors you need to also understand their origin. They come from the musculoskeletal system. It is of utmost importance that doctors who specialize in bones CAN recognize these illnesses early. Delays in spotting these issue
What if you lived with a condition that could hit anytime, often leaving you powerless? Chronic migraines are common and can severely affect your life. Each month, it can strike for 10 days. People who suffer from this usually seek medical help. One approach to manage chro
Ever wondered how some people beat a cancer diagnosis due to detecting it early? A lot of genes can be linked to cancer. For many years, CRC, or colorectal cancer, has started to creep up among young adults. This has brought about an increase in research conducted on the 5 percent of cases which ha
Sarcopenia, muscle loss, can change the outcome of patients with late-stage nasopharyngeal cancer. Using MRI scans before therapy to check the muscle index at the third neck vertebrae, it turns out to be useful. How cool is that! These medical findings help us comprehend why muscle loss ma
ErbB4, a key player in the brain, is part of a larger family of receptors that are crucial for many bodily functions. But it's not the star of the show. It's the neuregulin 1 (NRG1) that activates ErbB4, and together they form the NRG1-ErbB4 signaling pathway. Think of the NRG1 as a messenger, it
