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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Why Long-Term Ultrasound Training Works Wonders for Future Doctors

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a real game-changer in medicine. It's used in lots of specialties to help doctors make better decisions and care for patients. Many medical schools are now including POCUS in their programs. Some start early, others spread it out over the whole four years. Midwest

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Timing of Cancer Drug Infusions: Does It Matter?

You might not think about it, but the time of day you get your cancer treatment could make a difference. Scientists have been looking into how our body's internal clock, called the circadian rhythm, affects how well cancer drugs work. One type of drug, called immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), has

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Lymphocyte-Monocyte Ratio: A Game Changer for Biliary Tract Cancer?

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

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer's New Fighters: Immune-Checkpoint Inhibitors

Immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against advanced squamous cell lung cancer (LUSC). These drugs offer a glimmer of hope for patients who haven't found success with other treatments. But it's not a one-size-fits-all solution—some patients don't respond

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Jan 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Lupe Fiasco's AI-Driven Music Station: A New Wave in Radio

Get ready for something truly unique! Rapper and professor Lupe Fiasco is set to launch Endless LUP, an AI-powered radio station in 2025. This isn't your usual radio station; it's designed to play AI-generated versions of Lupe's music. He shared the exciting news on Instagram, explaining that the st

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

MAO-A's Surprise Role in Fighting Cancer

Imagine this: a brain chemical that messes with your mood also plays a big role in cancer. That’s what researchers found out about something called Monoamine Oxidase A, or MAO-A. This stuff is like a switch that can turn immune cells from sleepy to superhero in tumors. Normally, MAO-A breaks down br

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Can AI Predict Lung Cancer Drug Response Better Than PD-L1?

Immuno-oncology drugs, like immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), have shown potential in treating various cancers. For advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with PD-L1 expression of 50% or higher, single-drug ICI therapy that targets PD-L1 is the standard treatment. But can machine le

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Meet the New Anti-Hate Crimes Boss: A Fresh Start for City Hall

Mayor Adams has found a replacement for the previous hate crimes prevention chief, who was fired back in April. The new boss, Vijah Ramjattan, comes with a unique set of skills from his background in mental health and community work. With over a decade of experience in helping marginalized communiti

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Swift Bug Tests: Can They Help Docs Cut Antibiotics?

Rapid microbiological tests, done right at the patient's side, could help fight the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. But how can these tests help doctors in the UK, working in community clinics? Not much is known yet about how these tests could be woven into their daily work. These speedy

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Dec 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Rockstar's Holiday Tweet: Fans' Hope for GTA 6 Trailer Dashed

Fans of Grand Theft Auto 6 were left feeling let down after Rockstar Games tweeted about a holiday sale instead of releasing the much-anticipated Trailer 2. The gaming community had been buzzing with theories that the trailer would drop on December 27, but the day came and went without any new foota

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