The world of diabetes treatment is buzzing with fresh insights, thanks to a recent presentation and interview by Dr. Ralph DeFronzo. He's a big shot in the field, known for his work at UT Health San Antonio. The focus? Icovamenib, a drug that's showing promise in helping people with diabetes. Dr. D
The brain has a built-in defense system that might help fight stroke damage. This system is called JNK3 signaling. Scientists have been studying it to see if it can protect the brain during a stroke. They looked at 56 studies, mostly on rats, to understand how JNK3 works. JNK3 is like a switch that
Burns are nasty injuries. They hurt a lot and take a long time to heal. For over 20 years, doctors have been using something called CAMPs. These are like fake skin or tissue. They help burns heal faster. But not everyone agrees on how well they work or if they are worth the money. There are over 75
People are buzzing about psychedelics and ketamine as potential fixes for mental health struggles. Clinics are opening up left and right, but the whole scene is a bit of a mess. The big question is: what makes these treatments actually work? Different studies take different approaches. Some focus o
Multiple myeloma is a tough cancer to treat. It's a disease that affects plasma cells and, despite many treatments, it's still not curable. Scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. Recently, they tested a bunch of small-molecule inhibitors to see which ones could stop the growth of my
Dental implants are a common solution for missing teeth. They can greatly improve a person's ability to chew and smile with confidence. But what happens when things go wrong? This study looked at how problems with dental implants affect people's daily lives in Norway. First, let's talk about what c
Some cancer treatments are causing unexpected problems. These treatments are designed to fight cancer. However, they also increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients. It is hard to understand exactly why this happens. One possible reason is that these treatments speed up the hardeni
Imagine this: Researchers spend years working on a study, only to have it disappear without a trace. This isn't a rare occurrence in the medical world, especially in the field of endovascular stroke studies. These studies focus on using minimally invasive techniques to treat strokes, which can be a
TBI can result from vehicle collisions, sports accidents or combat and this injury can cause death. TBI can also affect the bank accounts of those affected and the government. It can be broken down into two major phases: The primary phase: things that occur immediately after the injury or conc
