SURVIVAL RATE

Jul 11 2025BUSINESS

Seoul's Food Service Market: A Data-Driven Look at Survival Rates

Seoul's food service market is facing a tough challenge. Many small businesses close within just three years. This is a big problem for South Korea's economy. But why does this happen? And how can we predict which areas will struggle in the future? A recent study took a deep dive into this issue. It used a massive amount of data from 2004 to 2018. The goal was to un...

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Jun 16 2025HEALTH

Smoking and Dental Implants: A Closer Look

Smoking is a habit that affects many aspects of health. One area that often goes unnoticed is its impact on dental implants. A recent study shed light on how heavy smoking influences the success of dental implants. The focus was on people who smoked more than one pack a day. The study tracked the effects over a period of 15 months. The study looked at two main thing...

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Colorectal Cancer: New Hope in Treatment and Prevention

Colorectal cancer is a significant health issue in the United States, ranking as the second leading cause of cancer deaths. This year, over 150, 000 new cases are expected, with nearly 53, 000 fatalities. This is a stark reminder of the urgent need for effective prevention and treatment strategies. Recent studies presented at a major oncology conference ha...

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May 19 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for Bile Duct Cancer Patients

The TOPAZ-1 trial, a major study, has been tracking the effects of a combination treatment on patients with advanced bile duct cancer. This treatment pairs durvalumab with a mix of gemcitabine and cisplatin. The initial results were promising, showing that this combo could extend the lives of those battling this tough disease. The study has now shared more details. ...

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Apr 30 2025HEALTH

How Many Operations Are Enough to Save Lives?

In Germany, the volume of surgeries a hospital conducts plays a crucial role in patient survival rates. This isn't just about keeping patients alive during their hospital stay. It's about how many actually survive the operation itself. The more surgeries a hospital performs, the higher the chances of success. This trend is particularly noticeable in major cancer surg...

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Apr 29 2025HEALTH

How often does practice make perfect in emergency heart care?

In Japan, a detailed look was taken at how often hospitals perform a specific emergency heart procedure. This procedure, known as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), is quite complex. It requires special skills to start and manage. The goal was to see if the number of times a hospital does this procedure affects how well patients do. The study focus...

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Apr 26 2025HEALTH

Chemo Cycles and Ovarian Cancer: What's the Best Approach?

Ovarian cancer is a serious condition. It affects many women worldwide. Doctors often use a mix of treatments. One common approach is neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This involves giving chemo before surgery. The goal is to shrink tumors and make surgery easier. Doctors usually give three to four cycles of chemo before surgery. A recent study looked at what happens when m...

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

Finding Cancer Clues in a Drop of Blood

A new method is making waves in the world of cancer detection. This method is called liquid biopsy. It is a simple blood test that can spot cancer signs. It is not a new idea but it is not well studied. This is especially true for a specific type of cancer. Pancreatic cancer is tough to catch early. It is often found when it has already spread. This makes it h...

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Apr 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Flash Droughts Affect Baby Turtles' Chances of Survival

Flash droughts are becoming more frequent due to climate change. These sudden, intense dry spells can harm plants, tiny creatures, and even larger animals. However, their impact on animals that lay eggs, like turtles, is not fully understood. Usually, scientists study what happens when these animals do not have water for a long time. But what about when they face a s...

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

A Closer Look at Pancreatic Cancer Surgery and its Outcomes

Pancreatic cancer is a tough opponent. It often spreads to nearby blood vessels. Doctors sometimes have to remove part of a vein during surgery to get rid of all the cancer. This is called a venous resection. A recent study looked at how this affects patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The study involved 435 patients. Some had this vein surgery, others d...

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