Follicular lymphoma (FL) can be a tricky disease. Sometimes, it worsens quickly, within just two years. This is called progression of disease within 24 months (POD24), and it can really affect how long patients live. A group of researchers from China decided to tackle this problem. They wanted to fi
Thailand's new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has just declared a whopping £324 million in assets. This includes a jaw-dropping collection of 217 designer handbags and 75 luxury watches. She made these declarations to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which is standard for tho
In the past month, South Korea has been rocked by a political storm. The impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly escaped arrest for insurrection. This is the latest twist in a political crisis that has divided the nation. Two groups of protesters clashed over Yoon's fate: one demanding his arrest
Ever wondered why muscles get tired faster as we age? It's not just about lack of exercise. Scientists are diving deep into the tiny structures within our muscles, called myofibrils, to understand this age-related fatigue. These myofibrils are like the powerhouses of our muscles, responsible for con
What a year it's been for Caitlin Clark, the 22-year-old basketball phenom! Just fresh out of college, she took the WNBA by storm, earning the prestigious Rookie of the Year title and scoring some top-notch commercial deals. But life in the spotlight isn't always easy. In a chat with NFL stars Jason
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) leaves more than a third of its victims with serious disabilities. While a lot of recent focus has been on adjusting the dosage of rifampicin, another drug, pyrazinamide, is often ignored. Pyrazinamide has the advantage of better penetration into the central nervous syst
Did you know that your race, where you live, and how much money you make can actually play a big role in whether you might lose a limb? Let's talk about something called chronic limb-threatening ischemia, which is a fancy term for when blood circulation is really poor in your leg. Because of this, s
Imagine you're a doctor, sifting through countless pages of handwritten medical notes. It's a tough job! Now, think about an AI trying to do the same. That's what researchers are testing – using big language models like gpt-3. 5-turbo-1106 and gpt-4-1106-preview to make sense of these notes. They co
Basketball star Caitlin Clark isn't shy about her criticisms of the NCAA's transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. She believes the transfer portal has made college sports feel more like professional leagues, where players switch teams mid-season. This can harm the amateur spirit
Solar geoengineering research is stuck in a geopolitical stalemate. Countries are struggling to agree on how to move forward safely. Some experts believe a non-deployment agreement could help. This deal would ensure that any research remains responsible and doesn’t lead to sudden, uncontrolled chang
