Advanced biliary tract cancer is a serious condition that often requires a combination of treatments. One such treatment involves chemo-immunotherapy with gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab, followed by maintenance therapy with just durvalumab. The question is, who benefits most from this mainte
In the United States, the relationship between doctors and guns is complicated. Doctors who own guns often struggle to talk about gun safety with their patients. This is especially true for those who treat injuries from gun violence. A recent effort tried to understand why this is the case. The iss
Google has kicked off beta trials for Android 16's vibrant new design. This update, known as QPR1, is packed with visual upgrades. It includes a fresh launcher, notifications, lock screen, and a quick settings page that borrows heavily from Apple's design. These changes are part of Google's Material
The NFL has taken a significant step towards international expansion. Every NFL team owner voted in favor of allowing active players to join the Olympic flag football tournament. This unanimous decision, made in late March, marks a pivotal moment for the league's global ambitions. The vote was a re
The NFL has given the green light for its players to join the 2028 Olympic flag football event. This decision opens up a new chapter in the sport's history. The challenge now is to pick and train the best players for the games. This job is given to USA Football, the group in charge of international
Brain injuries are a major concern in modern medicine. They can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. A doctor in California is pushing for a change in how these injuries are handled. This doctor is not just any doctor. He is a neurosurgeon. His name is Dr. Geoffrey Manley. He works at the Univ
Breast cancer patients often face a tough journey, especially after surgery and during radiotherapy. A recent study shed light on how specialized care can make a big difference. The research involved 102 patients who had their first radiation treatment between July 2021 and June 2022. These patients
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a big problem in prisons. Many people behind bars have it. It is a serious health issue that needs attention. Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is a helpful tool. It can lower the chance of HCV spreading in the community. But what happens when people are locked up? How d
The human body is a complex system. It's like a puzzle with many pieces. One piece of this puzzle is the fat-to-muscle ratio (FMR). This ratio is crucial in understanding how the body handles insulin and produces aldosterone. Aldosterone is a hormone that plays a big role in regulating blood pr
In the world of cancer treatment, making the right call on which drugs to approve is a big deal. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, or NICE, is at the heart of this process. They often rely on a measure called overall survival, which tracks how long patients live after treatment.
