Immune treatments, or immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), are game-changers for some people with far-advanced solid tumors. But when it comes to biliary tract cancer (BTC), doctors are still figuring out who gets the most benefit from these treatments. A recent trial focused on pembrolizumab, an IC
Biliary tract cancers, like cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer, are growing more common worldwide, and most patients get diagnosed when the disease has already advanced, leading to a grim outlook. Recently, combining immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as durvalumab and pembrolizumab, with the
In a recent development, China has deployed one of the world's largest coast guard ships to Scarborough Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea that is claimed by both China and the Philippines. This massive vessel, nicknamed the "monster ship, " is over 12, 000 tons and 541 feet long. It's equipped wi
Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, is in trouble again. This time, a judge found him in contempt of court. Why? Giuliani didn't follow orders to hand over information related to a $148 million defamation case. The case involves two Georgia election workers who say Giuliani falsely acc
On Monday, a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank was attacked by gunmen. The attack, which happened in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, left three people dead and seven injured. This incident comes amidst a surge in violence since Hamas's attack from Gaza last October. The victims
NBA legend Charles Barkley recently shared his thoughts on how players handle their health and contracts. In a podcast appearance, he discussed Zion Williamson’s weight issues and the idea of resting during games. Barkley believes players should be grateful for their high salaries and not announce p
For a long time, the protection of civilians (POC) in conflict wasn't a big deal in military strategies. It was more about arms bearers following international humanitarian law (IHL). But things are changing. The nature of conflicts is transforming, with more internal fights happening in cities by u
Ever heard of "Connections: Sports Edition"? It's a new puzzle game from The New York Times, currently in its testing phase. The goal? To group words based on their themes. Today's puzzles ranged from easy to tricky, with themes like 'Numerical record of a game' and 'Action on the basepaths'. If you
Every day, people visit the emergency department with lower back pain. Some receive imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs, but is this always necessary? The Rheumatology Association of Australia thinks not. They've flagged this practice as offering little value when the condition doesn't suggest a serio
In a surprising turn of events, Prince William has expressed his shock and sadness at the death of his former nanny's stepson in a devastating truck attack in New Orleans. Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old from west London, was one of the 14 people killed in the attack. The Metropolitan Police in Londo
