Imagine you're a cancer patient, and you decide to join a clinical trial. You might think it's a way to get the best possible treatment. But what if things don't go as planned? A study looked into how cancer patients feel after joining clinical trials. It found that about one in ten patients had reg
Frontotemporal dementia, especially the behavioral variant (bvFTD), is known for its significant changes in personality and thinking skills. These changes often come with strong behavioral symptoms that can be tough for both patients and their caregivers. Surprisingly, unlike similar symptoms in pri
Did you know that tiny organisms called protists can play a big role in making the soil healthier? Scientists decided to see how these microscopic creatures affect soil when it's polluted with a heavy metal called cadmium. They focused on one type of protist called Colpoda steinii. Soil naturally h
Food and nutrient intake are vital for health studies, food monitoring, and managing diseases. Traditional methods like 24-hour dietary recalls and food diaries often fail due to memory issues and the desire to give socially acceptable answers. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a way out with its
In a surprising turn of events during an NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals, Lightning player Brayden Point secured his fifth hat-trick in the league. The goal that clinched his hat-trick came in an unconventional way. Capitals goalie, Charlie Lindgren, attempted to
In a recent study, researchers looked into how various methods of adjusting MRI image brightness and contrast, along with different data batch sizes, influenced the accuracy and reliability of survival predictions for glioblastoma patients from multiple hospitals. They discovered that the way images
When we think about the history of ageing research, we often hear about the men who made significant discoveries. However, many women have also made extraordinary contributions to our understanding of ageing, but they haven't always gotten the recognition they deserve. Let's shine a light on some of
Researchers looked into how different sources of nutrients like copper, manganese, and zinc affect beef heifers. They used either sulfate or hydroxychloride forms during periods of restricted feeding and high-starch diets. The study involved Nelore heifers with similar ages and weights, divided into
Violence is a major concern in Brazil, but understanding the true extent of it has been tough. The Brazilian Mortality Information System (SIM) is a key source of data, but it's not always perfect. Researchers have been working on a new way to make sense of this information. They call it the GBD-Bra
We all know that salt is important for our health, but did you know that the right amount can vary, especially for older adults? Scientists looked into this, focusing on common issues called geriatric syndromes. They wanted to see how different normal ranges of salt in the blood, called serum sodium
