Biliary tract cancers are known for their high recurrence rates, even after successful surgery. This makes the future look quite grim for those diagnosed. One common approach to reduce this recurrence risk is to use adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) after surgery. ACT aims to target and destroy any tiny c
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?
Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) can lead to serious brain development issues. But how does this affect kids' chances of going to elementary school? This study looked into that, focusing on kids who got adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) therapy. ACTH therapy is a common treatment for IES
Apple's latest AirPods Pro 2 are making waves as budget-friendly hearing aids, priced at just $249. But do they really deliver? Let’s dive in. First, let’s compare Apple’s at-home hearing test to a professional one. Normally, audiologists use precise tools in soundproof rooms, but Apple’s software-
Trinity Rodman, a pro soccer player for Washington Spirit and the USWNT, isn’t having it with her dad, Dennis Rodman’s, half-hearted apology. After sharing her story about their troubled relationship on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Trinity called her dad’s public apology a big “joke. ” On Instagram
Let's talk about a powerful duo in the fight against advanced kidney cancer. Nivolumab and ipilimumab, often called NIVO + IPI, are like the dynamic duo of immunotherapy. They're used to treat people with intermediate- or high-risk advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). Now, you might b
Imagine discovering that your husband of 50 years has been drugging you and inviting strangers to rape you while you're unconscious. This is the shocking reality Gisèle Pelicot faced after police approached her in November 2020. She thought they wanted to discuss upskirting allegations against her h
Scientists have made a significant discovery in the fight against cancer. They've created new compounds that can destroy specific forms of a protein called NSD2, which plays a role in cancer development. NSD2 comes in three versions due to a process called alternative splicing: long, short, and RE-I
As the year winds down, Apple is facing a deadline. It promised that cars with the next-gen CarPlay system would hit the streets in 2024. But with just a few days left, time is running out. This new CarPlay is supposed to connect your iPhone to your car in a whole new way, showing your apps on the d
It's been a tough year for Diddy. After being arrested last September on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, he's been waiting behind bars for his trial set to start in May 2025. To make things worse, the Bad Boy Records founder is also facing several lawsuits involving allegations of sexua
