Nivolumab, a drug used to treat advanced melanoma, was initially given based on a person's weight (3 mg/kg every two weeks). Then, in 2018, health providers started using a flat dose (240 mg every two weeks or 480 mg every four weeks) instead. This change was made without direct proof from clinical
Pregnancy can be a big deal for anyone, but what happens when you're young and living with multiple sclerosis (MS)? This is where things get a bit murky. While there's a heap of info out there about pregnancy and MS, it mostly focuses on older gals. So, let's zoom in on the younger crowd and see wha
You might think that using more preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) would boost live birth rates in IVF clinics. But a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, the opposite might be true, especially for younger women. The study looked at a lot of data from US IVF clinics, d
Imagine this: since 1985, over 26, 000 people have been interviewed for the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI). That's a lot of stories and experiences shared! Scientists have spent around 170 years worth of work to code and analyze these interviews. They compared results from different cultural backg
Ever noticed how some people just can't stand others' fidgeting? That's misokinesia, and it's more than just an annoyance. It's a real condition that affects people's daily lives. Researchers recently talked to 21 folks from an online support group to understand what it's like living with misokinesi
Malaria during pregnancy can be dangerous. But with growing resistance to common treatments, new solutions are needed. One promising drug is dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP), which requires taking for several days. Yet, even simple, single-dose treatments often miss the mark. This issue leaves ex
So, you've just experienced your first psychotic episode. It's a tough time, and one of the first things docs often recommend is antipsychotic meds. But how's that playing out in real life? A recent study dove into this, checking out how often these meds are started in the year after a first-time ps
Recent trials have shown that tenecteplase, a simpler drug to use, might actually be better than alteplase for treating strokes. Doctors have seen better results with tenecteplase in the long run. Plus, it's easier to administer because you don't need special pumps or constant monitoring. This makes
Antibiotics are crucial in treating sick animals, but their misuse can lead to big problems, like antibiotic resistance. In Ethiopia, veterinary clinics in different farming areas were studied to understand how these medicines are prescribed and used. The research aimed to see if these practices fol
Point-of-care ultrasound, or POCUS, is a common tool in emergency medicine. But not all doctors use it the same way. Researchers at a big city hospital in the U. S. wanted to find out why. They looked at how different emergency medicine professionals felt about using POCUS. They also checked how eas
