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Teens in Trouble: Mental Health Woes in Nigeria's Welfare and Justice Systems

December 18, 2024

In Nigeria, teens who've tangled with the law or are in the welfare system face a tough reality. Many have been through some rough stuff as kids. We're talking about things like being ignored, seeing violence, or even being hurt. This can lead to big mental health problems, like feeling super sad (d

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Boosting PTSD Treatment: Hannah Murray's Innovative Approach

December 18, 2024

Did you know that the way we treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has come a long way? One person who's made a big difference is Hannah Murray. She's been working on something called cognitive therapy. This isn't like talking to a friend, it's a special way of helping people change how they t

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Heart Valve Fix: A Cost-Effective Choice

December 18, 2024

In Sweden, two methods are commonly used to treat severe aortic stenosis - a condition where the heart's aortic valve narrows, causing symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath. These methods are Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR). TAVI

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The Rise of Dupilumab in Fighting Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps

December 18, 2024

Have you ever felt like your nose was always stuffed up, no matter what you did? That's what people with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) deal with all the time. One treatment that's becoming more popular is a drug called Dupilumab. Let's dive into why this drug is getting so much a

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A New Way to Fight Tumors: A Smart Molecule That Zaps Cancer Cells

December 18, 2024

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a tricky business. It's like trying to burn down a house, but the house has a really good fire extinguisher—glutathione (GSH). This little molecule keeps tumor cells safe from the therapy's heat. So, scientists have been looking for a way to turn off the fire extinguish

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Supporting HIV Patients with a 3HP TB Prevention Plan in Tanzania

December 18, 2024

In January 2024, Tanzania began using a 12-dose weekly regimen of isoniazid and rifapentine (3HP) to prevent TB in people with HIV. This medicine can be taken for just 12 weeks instead of the usual 9 months. A study was done before the start of this program to see if a support system involving famil

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Education's Role in Shoulder Pain: Does It Make a Difference?

December 18, 2024

Shoulder pain can be a real bother, and many people seek help to ease the discomfort. One common approach is education – learning about the pain and how to manage it. But does it really work? Let's dive into how effective education is for people dealing with shoulder pain. Imagine you're in pain an

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Stars in the Skin Game: The Rise of Starface Pimple Patches

December 17, 2024

Have you ever seen someone wearing a bright yellow, star-shaped patch on their face and thought it was a new fashion trend? Think again! This is the age of pimple patches, where treating breakouts is out in the open. These small stickers are blowing up on social media, with TikTok alone having over

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Breathing Easier: A New Approach to COPD Treatment

December 17, 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a common condition that makes breathing tough and reduces quality of life. Non-medicine treatments like quitting smoking and living healthily are key. Doctors often use inhalers with bronchodilators, sometimes with steroids, to help people breathe e

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Sugar and Kidneys: How New Pills Help

December 17, 2024

Imagine you have two tough health issues: type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Doctors are finding new ways to treat these conditions, especially with a special kind of pill called an SGLT2 inhibitor. These pills are getting lots of attention in Europe, Japan, and the US. The FOU