Advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC) is a tough nut to crack. Doctors often turn to second-line treatments like 5-fluorouracil (5FU) and liposomal irinotecan when first-line therapies fail. These drugs have shown promise in improving survival rates. But what if we could make them even more effective?
In a significant court case, France's anti-terrorism court has found eight individuals guilty of their roles in the 2020 beheading of Samuel Paty, a teacher. Paty was killed after displaying cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in his classroom. The 18-year-old attacker, of Chechen heritage, was shot by
Rwanda and the World Health Organization have announced that the Marburg virus outbreak in the country is officially over. No new cases have been reported in recent weeks, which is a promising sign. The outbreak began on September 27 and resulted in 15 deaths and 66 cases. Most of the affected indiv
In the quiet town of Delphi, Indiana, residents are bracing for a day they never thought would come. Richard Allen, a 52-year-old pharmacy technician, faces up to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders of two teenage girls, Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The case has been a dark cloud over t
Novo Nordisk, a big player in Europe's pharma scene, saw its shares take a huge hit on Friday. Why? Their latest weight-loss drug, CagriSema, didn't meet expectations. The drug helped patients lose about 22. 7% of their body weight in late-stage trials, but that was barely better than Eli Lilly's ri
You’ve probably heard that shockwave therapy can help with Achilles tendon pain. But does it really work? Let's dig into a study that tried to find out. Researchers wanted to know if adding shockwave therapy to exercise could help people with insertional Achilles tendinopathy feel better and move ea
In the bustling city of Avignon, France, a courtroom filled with people awaited the verdict of a shocking case. Gisèle Pelicot, a woman who had been repeatedly raped while near-comatose over several years, was at the center of the trial. Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, and 50 other men were accused
Imagine a life changed by a small device. Nick Fournie, now 62, knows this well. His depression journey started 40 years ago, turning his life upside down. Medications caused more harm than good. Then, a nurse suggested vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). This treatment uses electric pulses to stimulate
You might already know that opioid use can lead to constipation, a difficult health issue for many patients. But did you know that reflexology socks could be a helpful tool in managing this problem? Let's dive into a study that explored this very idea. Imagine this: you're in pain, so your doctor p
For years, atherosclerosis has been linked to both inflammation and lipid buildup. But even with the best lipid-lowering treatments, some patients still show high inflammatory markers. This is where anti-inflammatory therapies come in, aiming to tackle this leftover risk. Let's explore the main infl
