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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Genitourinary Infections: A Closer Look for Diabetes Patients

November 25, 2024

You might have heard about SGLT2 inhibitors, a type of medicine used to manage type 2 diabetes. But did you know they can increase the risk of genitourinary tract infections? A recent study dug deep into this topic, focusing on both first-time and recurring infections in patients taking these drugs.

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The Hidden Danger: How Non-Target Lesions Affect PCI Patients

November 25, 2024

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), commonly known as an angioplasty, is a go-to treatment for people with severe blockages in their coronary arteries. While this procedure works wonders in the target vessels, it's important to keep an eye on what's happening elsewhere. You see, even after the

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How Childhood Struggles Shape Narcissistic Personalities

November 24, 2024

Did you know that growing up in a tough environment can sometimes lead to big personality changes later in life? One of those changes can be something called Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or NPD for short. NPD is like a mix of different things that happen in your brain and body, along with the

science

Watching Worms: How Ivermectin Resistance Changes with Drug Dose

November 24, 2024

Imagine you're running a massive experiment with tiny worms. You're studying how they evolve resistance to a drug called ivermectin. To do this, you use a cool new tool called TARDIS barcoding. This tool helps you track the worms' genetic lineage, just like a family tree. Why worms? Because the

sports

Born High, Born Fast: Is Altitude Birth an Endurance Edge?

November 23, 2024

Did you know that a small group of people, about 7% of the world's population, live above 1500 meters? These highland dwellers might have a secret to winning endurance races at sea level. In the 2020 Olympics, a surprising 67% of medalists in the marathon and 100% in the 5000-meter race come from th

politics

Brazil's Ex-President Bolsonaro Faces Coup Charges

November 22, 2024

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted along with 36 others for allegedly trying to stage a coup after losing the 2022 elections. The federal police handed over their findings to the Supreme Court, which will decide if there's enough evidence to charge Bolsonaro. He denies all c

health

Pain and COPD: What's the Connection?

November 22, 2024

Pain is a common issue, but did you know that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might feel it differently? Studies show that pain is prevalent among COPD patients, but we don't know much about which areas hurt the most or what factors contribute to this pain. It's like a myste

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Brazil's Ex-President Bolsonaro Faces Coup Charges

November 22, 2024

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and his close allies are in hot water. Federal police recently accused them of plotting a rightwing coup to topple the country's democracy. This isn't your average scandal—it involves serious crimes like attempted coup, criminal organization formation, and t

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How Tree Models Help Track Animal Health

November 22, 2024

Imagine you're trying to figure out how well we're keeping track of animal diseases. Tree models come in handy for this. They let us mix and match data from various sources and consider risk factors while calculating how good our tracking systems are. This way, we can tell how likely it is that anim

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New Hope in Treating Lung Scarring: Meet GS-2278

November 21, 2024

Scientists have unearthed a promising drug called GS-2278 that could potentially treat a condition known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a serious lung disease that causes scarring and makes it hard to breathe. The drug works by blocking a specific receptor in the body called LPAR1, w