The thymus, a small organ in the chest, can sometimes be the starting point for a rare type of cancer. These tumors, known as thymic epithelial tumors, are quite uncommon, affecting only about 0. 13 out of every 100, 000 people each year. Because they are so rare, the usual treatments have been deve
Let's dive into the lives of Nigerians who have reached their eighties. This group, known as octogenarians, have a lot to tell us about how they experience life. A recent investigation looked into the quality of life for these individuals across four states: Osun, Oyo, Imo, and Benue. The study i
People often find themselves thinking about their favorite TV shows or books long after they've finished them. This is known as retrospective-imaginative-involvement, or RII. It's like a story stays in your head and you keep playing with it in your mind. But what makes a story stick with us like thi
The fast rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has sparked concerns. Some worry that AI might push aside the social sciences, arts, and literature that make up the medical humanities. However, there is another way to see this. AI, especially the kind based on large language m
In the world of veterinary medicine, a standard poodle's heart issue was tackled in an unusual way. The dog, just a year old, was struggling with exercise. Doctors suspected a big hole in the heart, specifically an atrial septal defect. This means there's an opening between the two upper chambers of
Japan's space ambitions have been on full display. A private Japanese company has been trying to make history by successfully landing a robotic spacecraft on the moon. This isn't their first attempt, but the outcome is still up in the air. The company, based in Tokyo, is part of a new wave of priva
The world of tech is always changing. This change is super important for countries to stay ahead. Understanding how tech evolves helps in planning for the future. It is like having a roadmap for where things are heading. This is what a recent study set out to do. It looked at how tech themes develo
The moon has always been a big deal, and recently, two spacecraft set off from Florida to make their mark on the lunar surface. One of them, Blue Ghost, made it there in just a few months and even managed to land upright, which was a big win. The other spacecraft, Resilience, is taking the scenic ro
The idea of trust in artificial intelligence (AI) is super important when it comes to medicine. Most people focus on the tech side, like making sure the AI is fair and can explain its decisions. But there's more to it than just the code. Trust in medical AI also depends on people and the world aroun
Arsenic is a nasty substance that can get into our bodies through water and food. It's linked to some serious health issues. These include lung, bladder, and skin cancer. Plus, it's connected to heart disease and diabetes. Doctors measure inflammation in the body with a test for C-reactive protein (
