Asciminib is a drug that has been making waves in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The ASC4FIRST study is a phase III trial that compared asciminib with other tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) chosen by doctors. The results were impressive, showing that asciminib was more effective
The point load test is a go-to method for quickly figuring out the strength of soft, weathered rock. This is because getting intact cylindrical samples from such rock can be tricky. Two common ways to calculate point load strength are the loading-span and equivalent-diameter methods. However, a new
In the world of medical research, biobanks play a crucial role. They store biological samples, or biospecimens, from patients. These samples are used to study diseases and develop new treatments. However, there is a big problem. Privacy policies in biobanks remove personal information from these sam
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, jails faced a unique set of problems. These places have short stays and lots of people coming and going. This made it hard to control the spread of the virus. People in jail were at high risk of getting very sick. A recent effort looked into using two meth
Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (PCV) is no joke, it's a disease with abnormal blood vessels in the eye that can mess up your vision. Doctors wanted to know if a new treatment, Faricimab, would work better than what was already out there. They had a patient who had tried other treatments. These
Get ready to see Jeremy Allen White in a new light! He's set to star and produce a Netflix limited series based on André Aciman's novel "Enigma Variations. " This isn't Aciman's first rodeo—his book "Call Me by Your Name" was turned into a hit movie. The series is still in the works, but it's alread
Lymphatic filariasis is a big problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. Current medicines like DEC, albendazole, and ivermectin aren't great at killing adult worms. So, scientists are looking for new ways to fight this disease. This study checks out how holy basil, or Ocimum sanctum, affects
] Have you ever looked at your friend's scalp and wondered why they have those funny red dots and white scales? It turns out, about 80% of people with psoriasis have this issue on their scalp. Treating it can be tough, but scientists found two things that might help: a special kind of light called
Let's talk about intraocular inflammation (IOI) and its link to faricimab therapy. This medication is used to treat eye conditions, but like any treatment, it can have side effects. So, what did we learn from observing patients over a year in a big hospital? Researchers wanted to get real-world insi
Did you know that predicting the future of agricultural markets can be a lot like solving a giant puzzle? In China, trading futures for agricultural products is big business. Traditionally, experts have relied on prices from the past and financial basics. But there's a goldmine of textual data out t
