It's a dicey situation for many people with anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC). Even after treatment with chemoradiotherapy (CRT), about 3 in 10 patients face a recurrence. Unfortunately, the current tools doctors use to predict who might relapse aren't very effective. So, a group of researchers de
Have you ever broken your wrist? It's painful and can take some time to heal. Doctors often use special plates to fix these breaks, called volar locking plates (VLPs). But are the more expensive, brand-name plates really better? A recent study set out to answer this question. They looked at patients
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy will head a new department aimed at cutting down federal bureaucracy. This move is part of Trump's promise to give Musk significant control over government spending. The new departmen
Juan Soto, a baseball superstar with four All-Star titles under his belt, has fans speculating about his future. The Boston Red Sox, known for recruiting top talent, are rumored to have their eyes on Soto. But the New York teams might also be in the running. Even if Soto doesn't end up in Boston, th
In his book, "Risk: The Science and Politics of Fear, " Dan Gardner blamed our risk misjudgments on the 24-hour news cycle. It's messing with our heads, making us think things are riskier than they are. Now, AI is stepping in, set to change everything about how we see risk. AI is like a super intel
Ever wondered if there's a simple way to tell if you might get diabetes in the future? Scientists have been exploring a new tool called the Metabolic Insulin Resistance Score, or METS-IR for short. This score is like a sneak peek into how well your body handles insulin, which can give us a hint abou
Knee pain is no fun, right? But did you know that instead of just taking it easy, you can actually fight back against it with the right exercises? Pilates, for instance, can be a game-changer. It turns out that about one in four adults experience knee pain, and that number has been on the rise. Ost
Week 10 of the NFL season is packed with some interesting matchups. Let's dive into the picks and predictions. Falcons are favored over the Saints by 3. 5 points. The Falcons have been on a roll, winning four out of their last five games, while the Saints have struggled. Their new coach might spark
Deep learning has made waves in various fields by handling complex data with ease. One such area is financial time-series prediction, specifically predicting stock price volatility. This involves forecasting if the prices will go up, down, or stay stable. Researchers have been digging into this for
Get ready for an exciting SEC matchup! The Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2, 3-2 SEC) will go head-to-head with the LSU Tigers (6-2, 3-1) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p. m. ET on ABC. Both teams are coming off a bye week, with Alabama looking to bounce back from losses to Vander
