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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In the world of intensive care, not every patient walks out alive. About 16% of patients in ICUs do not survive the treatment. For those on mechanical ventilation or dialysis, the outlook is even grimmer, with only half living beyond six months. Predicting who will pull through is far from an exact science. Time-limited trials, or TLTs, are a tool that can help stee...