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MS in Down Under: A Health Challenge for Australia and New Zealand

February 10, 2025

Australia and New Zealand are grappling with the increasing burden of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a long-term illness that attacks the brain and spinal cord. In 2021, over 33, 000 Australians had been diagnosed with MS. That's a lot of people. The number of MS cases is rising, and so is the complexity

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A New Hope for Depression Sufferers

February 10, 2025

Depression is a massive hurdle for many people. Some people find that their usual treatment plans don't work for them. This is called treatment resistant depression (TRD). For those with TRD, things like daily tasks and work can become a major struggle. A recent study compared two differen

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How Smart Tech Helps Predict Breast Cancer Treatment Success

February 9, 2025

Imagine if doctors could use smart technology to predict how well a patient would respond to breast cancer treatment. That's exactly what a recent study explored. The focus was on something called Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2, or HER2, which plays a big role in how breast cancer behaves and how i

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Revolutionizing Glioma Treatment: Predicting IDH Genotypes with Advanced MRI Techniques

February 9, 2025

Think about this: are brain tumors all equally dangerous? There is a big difference between them. Habitats can help to see the difference. What is habitat? It is different types of tumor type. One part of the tumor might grow and spread faster than somewhere else. There is a fancy name for this: i

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Hepatitis C: Peers vs. Traditional Care

February 9, 2025

Imagine this: You live in a remote area, far from big hospitals. You're dealing with both opioid problems and hepatitis C. What's the best way to get treatment? Traditional methods can be tough to access, especially in rural places. So, researchers in Oregon decided to test something new. They wante

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Vision Loss: When the Brain Plays Tricks

February 9, 2025

Ever thought about how our eyes and brain work together to let us see the world? It's like a super cool team effort. When something goes wrong with the connection between the two, it can lead to a serious problem. This is called Neurogenic vision loss. It's not just about the eyes; it's about the br

technology

Navigating the Digital Frontier: Stakeholder Insights on Electronic Appointment Systems

February 9, 2025

Imagine getting a phone call to make a doctor's appointment, and all you hear is option. Option one for your first name. Is if your name Rebecca. Option two for your family. What harms to tell these listeners about the latest digital way? Our personal digital assist scheduler software. Has it reall

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Hemorrhoids: A Common Cause of Bleeding and How Colonoscopy Helps

February 9, 2025

Let's talk about a common issue that many people face: lower gastrointestinal bleeding. This can be a serious problem, leading to health complications and even death in some cases. In Nepal, hemorrhoids are a frequent cause of this type of bleeding, especially in outpatient settings. Imagine this:

finance

How Bitcoin is Changing Businesses and Industries

February 9, 2025

Bitcoin isn't just another player in the world of money and finance. Not by a long shot. It was invented as an alternative to traditional currencies. It's also a form of cryptocurrency. But why did it come about? In the past decade, this digital currency has shaken up many industries. Let's start wi

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Ivermectin: The Unrecognised Hero in Africa

February 9, 2025

Ivermectin, a versatile medication, combating various parasitic infections. It's not simply about malaria or mosquitoes. Its influence extends to other diseases present in Africa. This isn't something new. Africa has had a long history with parasites. Using ivermectin to fight them off can have a s