King Charles, now 77, has shared an update on his cancer treatment, bringing some hope to the royal family. He didn't say he's cancer-free or that treatments are over, but his words suggest doctors are managing his condition well. This news comes as a relief, especially with Catherine, the Princess
The FDA has given the green light to a new device that uses gentle electric currents to help people with depression. This device, made by a company called Flow Neuroscience, can be used at home. It's a big deal because it could make treatment more accessible to many people who struggle with depressi
Ivermectin, a drug known for fighting parasites, has been a hot topic in the fight against Covid-19. Some people believe it can lower the risk of death from the virus. Two recent studies looked at the same group of clinical trials and used similar statistical methods. Surprisingly, they came to diff
Appendicitis in children is a familiar issue. Traditionally, the go-to solution has been surgery to remove the inflamed appendix. However, a new approach is gaining attention: treating it with medication instead. This method, known as nonoperative management (NOM), is sparking debates among medical
Blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) is a tricky topic. The numbers and facts about it are all over the place. This makes it hard to know what's really going on. A recent study tried to make sense of it all. They looked at data from the Trauma Quality Improvement Program. The goal was to understand B
The Northwest is seeing some strange weather. On Wednesday, Lewiston reached a surprisingly warm 65 degrees. This broke the old record for that date, which was 62 degrees set way back in 1968. Pullman also saw a record high of 59 degrees, beating the previous record of 57 degrees from 1939. Even Gra
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing an unusual amount of rainfall. This is due to a combination of warm water and air, and unusual weather patterns. These patterns can be traced back to tropical cyclones in Indonesia. The rain has been persistent and heavy, with almost 5 trillion gallons falling i
The Pacific Northwest is dealing with serious flooding after a lot of rain. This happened because of something called an atmospheric river. Imagine a river in the sky, that's what it is. It brings lots of water vapor and can cause heavy rain. Two of these rivers hit the area one after the other. Thi
In the fight against high-risk metastatic cancers, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a powerful tool. They work by unleashing the body's immune system to attack cancer cells. This approach has led to long-lasting responses in many patients. However, it's not all smooth sailing. ICI
Vancouver and its surrounding areas are preparing for a significant weather event. An atmospheric river is expected to bring a lot of rain, possibly up to 80 mm, to the region. This heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas like the Fraser Valley. The rain is expected to start on Tuesda
