Gastrointestinal bleeding, often an emergency situation, involves many factors. This study was designed to gather and critically assess various elements associated with gastrointestinal bleeding. To avoid drama, think of it as a puzzle where many pieces contribute to this medical condition. One maj
Imagine you're dealing with a fatty liver, a condition linked to low thyroid hormone levels. Scientists are exploring new molecules, called thyromimetics, that mimic thyroid hormones. One of these, Resmetirom, is already approved to treat certain liver diseases. The idea is that these molecules coul
Did you know that the vaccinia virus, part of the poxvirus family, can tweak host cells' metabolism? When it's time to replicate, this tiny invader needs certain nutrients to succeed. Scientists recently found that the vaccinia growth factor, or VGF, plays a big role in this process. VGF is like the
You might be surprised to know that some people with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) have a condition called temporal encephaloceles (TEs). Sometimes, these TEs are spotted by chance during scans. Do doctors and hospitals agree on how to treat these patients before surgery? Not really. Their practices
Metabolic Syndrome, often called MetS, is a health condition affecting millions worldwide. In the U. S. and Europe, it's estimated that one in five people has it. MetS isn't just about being overweight; it's about how your body handles food and energy. This condition is linked to belly fat, high blo
Have you ever wondered how tiny microbes in your body can influence your health? Scientists have been using mass spectrometry to study these microbiomes for a while now. Recently, they've started to harness the power of metaproteomics, which looks at the proteins produced by these microbes. This is
You know how some molecules can twist and bend, while others stay stiff? Scientists found that this flexibility can change how certain fluorescent probes work when they detect toxic mercury (Hg²⁺) in water. They looked at two types of these probes, one with a wiggly bit (1) and one that's pretty str
Finding reliable ways to predict how metastatic kidney cancer patients will respond to treatment is a big deal. Doctors need this info to decide on the best care plan. One thing they're looking at is the glucose-to-lymphocyte ratio (GLR). This is like a sugar to immune cells ratio. A Turkish group c
In 2023, Meta's AI researchers faced a challenge: understanding what non-English speakers in the US really needed from AI translators. After speaking with Spanish and Mandarin speakers, they found that people wanted a Star Trek-like universal translator that could preserve voice, tone, and emotions
Scientists are digging into a potential new way to fight high cholesterol in mice. They took a close look at lauric-acid-esterified octacosanol (LEO) and oleic-acid-esterified octacosanol (OEO). These are modified versions of octacosanol, a substance found naturally in foods like wheat germ and rice
