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Focus on the tough topic of breast cancer. This time scientists are examining the specific challenge faced by individuals with HER2-positive breast cancer. The good thing is that HER2-targeted therapy has been effective in improving patient outcomes. This therapy works by targeting a protei

Kids Making Strides: A New Hope for AADCd

Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa

Why Do Some Women Face Special Challenges from their Uterus?

Chinese women have been facing an issue they call AUB-O. These women have 'normal' periods, except for the abnormal bleeding. They bleeding more than normal or at odd times. Tons of factors can change how a woman deals with this annoying issue. From all the experiences gathered, you

Gout patients in Korea-Why Treatment Plans Fail

In Korea, a recent study tried to figure out why some folks with gout are difficult to control by examining who tends to stop treatment artificially early. This is especially relevant because gout, a type of inflammatory disorder, is typically treated with drugs that reduce uric acid levels. Unfort

Women in Ghana Find Strength After Radiation Therapy

February 7, 2025

Breast cancer is a big problem for women in many parts of Africa. While many studies have looked at how women cope after chemotherapy or surgery, not many have focused on what happens after radiation therapy. So, researchers in Kumasi, Ghana, decided to dig deeper into this. They talked to 17 women

A Look at Nail Health: The Biopsy of Triamcinolone for Rough Nails

Nails can tell a lot about a person's health. One common nail issue is trachyonychia, also known as twenty nail dystrophy. This condition makes nails dry, rough, and ridged. Imagine nails that are so rough that they indicate something is not right within the body. These nails can also look like shin

New Hope for Third-Line Colorectal Cancer Treatment.

Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) is a challenge for doctors. It is important to try to keep patients' quality of life while also extending their lives. Doctors also want to avoid harmful side effects. We have several treatments, but choosing the right one can be tricky, especially since differen

Unveiling the Hidden Patterns: Antibodies and EBV Tumor Behavior

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is known to be connected to various lymphomas. In simple terms, it can be thought of as a recurrent troublemaker that the body's defenses struggle to tackle. Treatments involving targeted T-cells are becoming quite popular. These therapies have shown promise for their safety

Can Reiki Ease Dialysis Discomfort?

Dialysis can be tough. Patients often struggle with pain, exhaustion, and itching. Imagine if there was a natural way to ease these symptoms. That's where Reiki comes in. Reiki is a complementary therapy that focuses on energy healing. But does it really help dialysis patients? A study was done to f