Kidney disease is a big deal worldwide. It causes permanent damage to the kidneys. Doctors often have to do invasive tests to check how bad it is. One key thing they look for is something called interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy, or IFTA. It is a big part of managing kidney disease. But what
The quest to understand how lifestyle choices affect aging has led to some interesting discoveries. One such discovery involves the use of natural supplements to potentially slow down the aging process. A recent study focused on the effects of a specific supplement range on various aspects of health
For many, aging brings a mix of experiences. But for some, it also brings hearing loss. This is especially true for those who lose their hearing later in life. These individuals, known as late-deafened adults, face unique hurdles in everyday communication. Their struggles are often overlooked, as th
Air pollution is a big problem. It can speed up the aging process. Sleep deprivation is another issue. It also speeds up aging. When both happen together, the effects are even worse. This is what a recent study found out. It looked at how these two factors work together to age the body faster. The
Deep learning is shaking up the world of brain mapping. This technology is making it easier to see what's going on inside our brains. It's all about a technique called Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM). This method uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to create detailed maps of brain tissue
Radiomics, a cutting-edge way to analyze medical images, has taken the medical world by storm since its introduction in 2012. To understand what's hot in cancer radiomics, a recent study looked at the top 100 most-cited articles in this field. The data was pulled from a big database called the Web
Apple is making a big move to boost messaging security. Soon, iPhone and Android users will be able to send encrypted messages to each other. This is a big deal because it means that no one, not even the companies providing the messaging service, can read the messages. The GSM Association, a group
Every year, millions of people worldwide deal with chronic headaches after a mild brain injury. This happens often after a car crash. Researchers wanted to see if brain scans could help spot who might have long-term pain. They looked at 227 people who had a mild brain injury from a car acci
Natural killer (NK) cells are like the body's secret agents, they produce special proteins called cytokines. These proteins are crucial for the immune system to work properly. One of these proteins, NK cell-conditioned medium (NK-CdM), is packed with these cytokines and has shown promise in healing
Athletes often face the risk of concussions during their careers. These injuries can lead to changes in the brain that aren't always visible right away. This is where the concept of subclinical neural alterations comes in. These are changes in the brain that don't show up on standard tests but can s
