A heavy smoker, well into their golden years, found themselves facing a fast-growing tumor in their right lower lung. Doctors were baffled. It was a rare beast, a thoracic SMARCA4-deficient undifferentiated tumor, or SMARCA4-UT for short. This type of cancer is so uncommon that even experts struggle
When it comes to breast cancer treatment, BMI is often seen as a key factor. But new research suggests that it's not the only thing that matters. Metabolic and inflammatory markers might play a bigger role in how well patients respond to treatment. Breast cancer is a complex disease. Treatment can
Prostate cancer treatment isn't always straightforward. After surgery, some patients might need additional treatment. This is because cancer cells can sometimes linger, leading to what doctors refer to as a biochemical recurrence. It's like trying to get rid of weeds in a garden, but some roots rema
Lung cancer is a serious disease. Doctors often use a mix of treatments to fight it. One common approach is neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy. This treatment happens before surgery. It aims to shrink tumors and make them easier to remove. But how long should this treatment last? That's a big question.
In a recent study, scientists found a surprising way to make water cleaner. They used sunlight and a common natural chemical called humic acid to speed up the breakdown of tiny pollutants in water. The study focused on a process where ultraviolet A (UVA) light activates a chemical called periodate (
As people live longer, keeping them safe from infections has become a big deal. The immune system weakens with age, making it harder for vaccines to work as well as they should. This is why scientists are working hard to find new ways to boost immune responses in older adults. Vaccines for the elde
Chemotherapy is a tough journey. It can mess with your brain, causing memory lapses, trouble focusing, and even feelings of depression and anxiety. This is often called "chemo brain. " Now, there's a drug called rosuvastatin, usually used to lower cholesterol, that might help with this issue. It wor
Breast cancer is a scary thing. But doctors have tools to fight it. One tool is called the Medical Imaging Projection System. It shows special pictures of lymph nodes during surgery. These nodes are important because cancer can spread to them. The system uses a dye called ICG to make the nodes light
Breast cancer is a formidable foe, and predicting how patients will respond to treatment is a big deal. A recent breakthrough involves a new tool called MIFAPS. This system uses a mix of data types to guess if a patient will have a complete response to a specific type of chemo before it even starts.
In Spain, people aged 50 and above face a significant risk of flu complications. This is due to the high number of chronic health issues in this age group. As people get older, their immune systems do not respond as well to vaccines. This makes them more vulnerable to flu infections. The age group
