Scientists are working on a new way to see and treat cancer. They are targeting proteins called BRD3 and BRD4, which are found in many types of cancer cells. Right now, doctors mainly use antibodies to spot these proteins. But these antibodies can be pricey and hard to use. Plus, they can't help tre
When it comes to treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), a type of liver cancer, lenvatinib is often the go-to treatment. But how does it stack up against other options? Researchers used a clever method called inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and network meta-analysis
Empathy is key to a nurse's job. It helps build a strong relationship between nurse and patient, leading to better care. A study looked into nursing students from universities in India and South Africa to see how empathetic they were. The students were asked to share their thoughts and feelings abo
In recent years, doctors have been exploring the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for a specific group of breast cancer patients. These patients, known as cN3b, have cancer that has spread to both their armpit and the lymph nodes near their breastbone. Th
Let's talk about the power of exercise. We all know it's good for us, but did you know it could extend the lives of people with peripheral artery disease (PAD)? A recent study dug into this topic and found some fascinating results. Imagine a group of people with PAD. This condition causes narrowing
Have you ever wondered if more chemotherapy rounds after surgery help patients with stomach cancer that hasn't spread to lymph nodes? This question has not been thoroughly studied, especially for patients who already had chemotherapy before surgery. A multicenter study is now looking into this. The
Imagine a world where we can predict and plan for the end of malaria. Scientists have created a model that shows how drugs can work together to wipe out this disease. The model focuses on how people and mosquitoes interact, using a system called SIS. It helps us understand how different drugs can re
Have you ever heard of scabies? It's a skin condition that can spread quickly, especially in places like hospitals. Usually, doctors in Europe treat it with two doses of ivermectin, 7 days apart. But at Careggi University Hospital in Florence, Italy, they tried something different. They had a case o
Purifying large biotherapeutic entities like viral coat proteins and mRNA is tougher than handling smaller products. These huge molecules struggle to reach binding sites in regular chromatographic media. However, size exclusion chromatography (SEC) offers a potential solution by isolating them in th
Procedural sedation is crucial for kids undergoing radiation therapy. Traditionally, anesthesiologists handled this, but now pediatric critical care physicians are taking the lead. A study looked into how well they're doing. The research team checked out a single hospital's records of kids who recei
