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Stomach Cancer Treatments: A Growing Market with Big Challenges

September 9, 2025

The market for stomach cancer treatments is growing fast. It was worth $5. 51 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $12. 64 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by new drugs and therapies. The demand for affordable and painless treatments is also increasing. The aging population is another fact

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Could Korean Rice Wine Be the Key to Better Digestion?

September 2, 2025

Constipation is a growing problem for many people around the world. Makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine, is packed with good stuff like probiotics and yeasts that might help keep your gut moving. But does it really work? A recent study tried to find out by testing it on rats with induced const

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A New Hope for Vitiligo Treatment: Short and Safe?

September 1, 2025

Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes white patches. It can get worse over time. Doctors often use steroids to treat it. But long-term use can cause problems. A recent study looked at a shorter, lower-dose steroid treatment. The goal was to find a balance. A balance between stopping the vitiligo

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Fighting Pain: A Look at Leishmaniasis Treatments in Ethiopia

August 27, 2025

In Ethiopia, a skin disease called localized cutaneous leishmaniasis (LCL) is quite common but often overlooked. Two main treatments are used: injections of a medicine called sodium stibogluconate (SSG) and a freezing method known as cryotherapy. Both treatments can be quite painful, but not much re

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Managing GERD in Babies: What Really Works?

August 24, 2025

GERD is a frequent issue in babies, leading to spitting up, fussiness, and trouble eating. While it often gets better on its own, some babies face serious problems like inflammation, poor growth, or lung infections. The best way to handle it starts with simple changes, like adjusting feeding habits

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What Do Koreans Really Think About TB Treatment?

August 22, 2025

Korea has been dealing with tuberculosis (TB) for a long time. To understand how people feel about TB treatment, researchers looked at online questions asked from 2002 to 2024. They used a special kind of computer program called a large language model (LLM) to sort through all the data. People ofte

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Walking Differently Might Ease Knee Pain

August 18, 2025

Osteoarthritis is a common joint issue, especially in older adults. It often affects the knees, making walking painful. While there's no cure, staying active, keeping a healthy weight, and taking meds can help manage it. A recent study suggests that changing how you walk could also help. Researcher

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A Closer Look at Sodium Oxybate for Laryngeal Dystonia

August 15, 2025

Laryngeal dystonia (LD) is a tricky condition. It causes sudden muscle spasms in the voice box during speech. This makes talking really hard. People with LD often find it tough to communicate clearly. Recently, sodium oxybate has shown promise as a treatment. It's especially helpful for those who re

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Faith and Healing: How Religion Shapes Trauma Recovery in South Africa

August 13, 2025

In South Africa's Cape Flats, a place marked by deep-rooted inequalities and a history of apartheid, religion plays a big role in people's lives. For some women who survived childhood sexual abuse, faith can be a source of comfort. But it can also make things harder. This is because some religious p

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Cleaning Up Greywater: The Surfactant Challenge

August 13, 2025

Greywater, the leftover water from showers, sinks, and washing machines, has a big problem: surfactants. These are the soapy stuff that help clean things but can be harmful to the environment. A lot of research has been done on how to remove surfactants from greywater, but there's no clear winner ye