Understanding how faith impacts mental health is tricky. Some studies say it helps, others say it doesn't. Most of these studies look at a single point in time, but a recent one from the Netherlands took a closer look over nine years. Researchers wanted to see how faith, depression, and thoughts of
When someone has a major stroke, doctors often use two treatments: drugs to dissolve clots and a procedure to remove them. But how much time passes between these treatments can be important. Researchers wanted to know if the time between giving clot-busting drugs and opening the blocked artery affe
China has been making big strides in the world of medicine. Since 2016, they've been approving new drugs at a faster pace. These drugs are called innovative because they are new and not sold anywhere else. The country's health authority, the NMPA, has been working hard to make sure these drugs get t
Pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition where blood pressure in the heart-to-lung system is too high, has long been a challenge to treat. But there's new hope on the horizon. A recent study has shown that a drug called sotatercept can make a big difference for people newly diagnosed with this co
Stroke recovery is a long and difficult process. Every small improvement can make a big difference. Levodopa, a medication often used for Parkinson's disease, might offer some hope. It works by increasing certain brain signals that control movement. This could be a big help for people recovering fro
Cancer treatments can be tough on the body, especially the mouth. It's crucial to take care of oral health before starting treatments like chemotherapy or CAR T-cell therapy. A new guide has been created to help doctors and dentists work together to manage this. This guide is for patients of all ag
Lactate, often seen as a byproduct of metabolism, has a secret life. It's not just waste. Recent research shows it can tag proteins, changing how genes work. This process, called lactylation, is a big deal. It affects everything from inflammation to cancer. First, let's talk about lactate. It's mad
People with diabetes often face serious foot problems. One big issue is called chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). This means not enough blood flows to their legs and feet. Doctors can do surgeries to fix this. But how well these surgeries work can depend on how bad the foot ulcers are. Foot
Type 2 myocardial infarction, or T2MI, is a type of heart attack that doesn't fit the usual pattern. It's not caused by a blockage in the heart's arteries, but rather by other issues like low blood pressure or a heart rhythm problem. This makes it tricky to spot and treat. Researchers looked at a b
Cancer is a tricky foe, but scientists are making progress. A new vaccine called ELI-002 is showing promise in fighting back against pancreatic and colorectal cancers. This vaccine is special because it's designed to work for many people right away, not just one person at a time. The vaccine target
