The world of tiny organisms, or microbes, is having a big impact on cancer. These microbes live in and on our bodies, and they can change how our immune system fights cancer. The area around a tumor, called the tumor microenvironment, is a busy place. It's full of cancer cells, immune cells, and oth
Bad things happening to kids can mess with their bodies for life. It's not just about feeling sad or angry. It can actually make cells age faster. Scientists looked at how different kinds of bad childhood experiences and parenting styles affect something called telomere length. Telomeres are like ti
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients face a tough question after hitting remission: what's next? Doctors often lack clear guidelines for managing care at this stage. A recent study tackles this issue by creating a model to predict the risk of relapse. The model focuses on early changes in BCR::AB
A 65-year-old woman had a serious shoulder issue. Her shoulder kept popping out of place. Doctors called this "chronic anterior shoulder instability. " It was caused by weak shoulder ligaments. This made her shoulder unstable and painful. First, doctors tried to fix her shoulder with a simple proce
People who have been forced to leave their homes often struggle with mental health issues. While treatments can help, not everyone gets better. So, what makes a difference? A recent study looked into this. It gathered data from many studies to find out what factors might predict whether treatment wo
In June, family offices, which manage wealth for the ultra-rich, stepped up their investment game. They made 60 direct investments in companies, a jump from May's 47 deals. However, this is still a 40% drop compared to last year. Despite the overall decline, biotech and healthcare were hot topics, w
Cancer is a serious illness that requires strong weapons to fight. One powerful weapon is immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). These treatments help the body's defense system attack cancer cells. They have been successful in helping people live longer, even when cancer has spread. However, these tre
Ankle fractures, specifically Weber B types, can be tricky to fix. Surgeons often debate whether using a special screw, called a lag screw, helps patients heal better. This screw is designed to pull broken bone pieces together, but is it really necessary? Some doctors use it, while others don't. Th
CD30 is like a special code that helps doctors spot certain types of lymphoma, like classical Hodgkin lymphoma and anaplastic large cell lymphoma. It's a big deal because it helps them decide on the best treatment. There's a medicine called Brentuximab vedotin (BV) that uses this code to attack the
Microsoft recently let go of around 9, 000 employees, a move that came alongside an $80 billion investment in AI. Amidst this, a Microsoft executive faced backlash for suggesting that those who lost their jobs should seek comfort and guidance from AI tools like ChatGPT. Matt Turnbull, an executive
