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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Lymphoma: The Search for Better Biomarkers

The world of medicine is always on the lookout for new ways to fight diseases. Recently, a new type of treatment called CD3xCD20 bispecific antibodies has been approved for use in treating two types of lymphoma: follicular lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. These treatments are exciting bec

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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

Cutting the Lifeline: How Slashing Research Funds Could Stunt U. S. Innovation

Imagine a world where groundbreaking medical discoveries are no longer happening in the U. S. This is a real possibility if the National Institutes of Health (NIH) goes ahead with its plan to slash funding for research infrastructure. This funding is crucial for universities and research instituti

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Mesothelioma Patients: Real-World Results with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a tough cancer to treat. It's caused by asbestos exposure, and it's not easy to cure. Doctors have been looking for better ways to fight this disease. Recently, they have found some promising results with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). ICIs are a type of drug th

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Big Pharma is not a good guy

Let's talk about how the pharmacy has changed over the years. The global pharmacy industry has transformed rapidly. Lots of money moving around has changed the companies making medicines. It's now known as the Health Industrial Complex. Medicines used to be cheaper, but now they're designed to m

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Feb 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Sci-Fi Nomad Brings Age Old AI rivalry with A Frenemy

Once upon a time, there was something called Open AI, that was created. Tesla known for cars and keeping things running smoothly had a goal for the literal "Fastest at building advanced safely". But it wasn't easy for the space gang with the Tesla, they had really needed OpenAI to help thei

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Feb 12 2025LIFESTYLE

Why Are Egg Prices Soaring?

In Southern California, farms are seeing a major increase in customers. Why? People need eggs, and there just aren't enough to go around, thanks to bird flu outbreaks. Eggs, once a staple in shopping carts, have transformed into a rare and precious commodity. At Maust's California Poultry F

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Feb 12 2025FINANCE

Feelin' the Meme Coin Fever? It Might Be Time to Think Again.

Crypto markets are buzzing with meme coin excitement right now. People are getting carried away as meme coins are taking over in 2025. This excitement comes after bitcoin had a wild ride, quadrupling in price over the last two years. The fun began when bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) hit the

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

What's Causing So Many Health Issues in Thailand?

Thailand, a country known for its vibrant culture and tropical beaches, is also facing an unexpected health challenge. There are certain diseases that aren't contagious that are on the rise, and they're affecting a large number of people. These diseases are called non-communicable d

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Seeing What You Don't Want to See: PTSD and Attention

People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often struggle with how they pay attention to things around them. This isn't just about being scared or anxious. It's about how their eyes move and what they focus on. Most studies have used simple tasks where people just look at negative images. But

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands and Spiritual Joy: A New Look at Parent Carers of Disabled Kids

At the heart of families, parents are either a superhero or a juggler, tackling the immense challenges of raising a disabled child. This involves physical work and personal sacrifices. These stresses of child disability can lead to an unexpected sense of isolation, depression or helplessness. Alon

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