Spinal cord injuries are a serious matter. They can lead to lifelong disabilities. Researchers have been looking into different ways to help people recover. One interesting find is a drug called metformin. It's typically used to manage diabetes. But scientists are now exploring if it can help with s
Epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease are two serious conditions that often go hand in hand. This is not a coincidence. Scientists have found that there is a clear link between the two. They have also found a way to tackle both issues at once. This is where metformin comes in. It is a drug that is of
A patient experienced long-term bleeding in the eye after a specific type of eye surgery. This surgery, known as pars plana vitrectomy, is often used to treat a serious eye condition called proliferative diabetic retinopathy. The bleeding happened because of new blood vessels forming at the spot whe
The IgA Nephropathy Foundation has been a key player in the fight against IgA nephropathy for two decades. It all began in 2004 when a couple, driven by their son's diagnosis, decided to fill a gaping hole in the medical community's knowledge about this rare kidney disease. At that time, information
Bacteria have clever ways to dodge antibiotics. One of their tricks is using efflux pumps. These pumps act like tiny doors that kick out antibiotics before they can cause harm. This makes bacteria hard to treat. But here is a twist. Temperature changes can mess with these pumps. This is important be
In Russia, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights took a violent turn in 2013. Two activists, Dmitry Chizhevsky and Anna Prutskova, were attacked at the St. Petersburg community center LaSky. This event happened during a time when the "gay propaganda" law was making waves. The law stirred up a lot of hate agai
The world of medicine is always changing. Today, it is all about evidence. This means doctors use research to guide their decisions, not just their own opinions. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, or DOs, have a big role to play in this. They make up 11% of all practicing doctors in the US. This numbe
Diabetes can cause nerve damage, making it hard for people to feel pain or heat in their feet. This can lead to serious problems if their feet get too hot or cold. One way to manage this is by using special insoles in shoes. These insoles can change the temperature of the feet. So, researchers wante
SCN1A is a gene that makes a protein. This protein is important for the brain to work right. When there are problems with this gene, it can cause some serious health issues. These problems are called channelopathies or channelepilepsies. These issues are rare but can be very tough on the people who
PNH, or Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, is a unique condition. It's not cancerous, but it's a problem with your blood cells. It all starts with a genetic glitch. There's a specific gene, PIGA, that can have a mutation. This mutation creates a mutant stem cell, which is the first step in the pro
