Cart is empty A cryotherapy session in Paris has turned deadly with one woman dying and another hospitalized in critical condition due to a nitrogen leak from a cold chamber, according to French investigators.
Research reveals multiple barriers to reducing inhaler prescriptions to protect environment
Researchers from Keele University have said there are multiple barriers preventing clinicians from prescribing alternative treatments for asthma patients, despite guidance calling for a move toward inhalers with lower environmental impact.
First Lady, Mutinta donates to Kasama General Hospital
NATION REPORTER FIRST Lady Mutinta Hichilema, has donated a range of essential items, including 300 bags of 25kg bags of mealie meal to Kasama General Hospital aimed at supporting both patients and healthcare workers. Ms. Hichilema emphasised that healing extends beyond medicine, encompassing nourishment, hygiene, and, above all, compassion. She described the donation as a […]
Focusing on a child’s strengths can transform assessments—and help them thrive after ADHD or autism diagnosis
When parents are concerned about their child’s development, they often seek an assessment to address concerns and identify any conditions, such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or learning disorders.
New study finds no evidence technology causes ‘digital dementia’ in older people
In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what it means to “outsource thinking.”
Advancing understanding and treatment of acute kidney injury
Understanding and categorizing the various types of tubulointerstitial responses in acute kidney injury (AKI) may lead to the development of new treatments for the condition, according to Yale School of Medicine researchers who published a review in the Journal of Clinical Investigation on March 17.
NEGATING VENGEANCE
ARCHBISHOP Dr Alick Banda’s call to negate vengeance and embrace forgiveness, mercy, and compassion could not have come at a more critical time for the nation. As political tensions remain high, with increasing accusations of political victimisation, selective prosecution, and retaliatory justice, the Archbishop’s message, delivered during his Palm Sunday homily, resonates beyond the walls […]
Study reveals discrepancies in care for Albertans living with multiple sclerosis
A University of Alberta study shows that rural Albertans living with multiple sclerosis are not as likely as urban patients to receive the best treatments to prevent relapses and slow down progression of the disease.
STING protein aids lysosome repair, offering hope for neurodegenerative diseases
The STING protein, known for helping cells fight viral infections by generating inflammation, also appears to function as a quality control sensor for organelles that serve as cellular waste disposal systems, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found.
UPND can’t be trusted to amend constitution – Governance activist
BARNABAS ZULU GOVERNANCE Activist Mr. Jonathan Phiri has expressed concerns over the United Party for National Development (UPND) government’s ability to amend Zambia’s constitution, citing what he describes as “arrogance” in the party’s management of legislative and other key governance institutions. In an interview yesterday Phiri, an advocate for democratic reforms, criticised the UPND for […]