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
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize radiotherapy (RT) by saving time and enhancing quality. However, the adoption of AI in RT still faces hurdles. To tackle this, researchers turned to implementation science to create a framework for designing an AI implementation strateg
Believe it or not, drones have been buzzing around for quite some time. But it wasn't until larger models like the RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-1 Predator came along that they became a big deal in modern warfare. Most military drones are small, though. Like the ones Ukraine uses to drop bombs on tanks. R
Pancreatic cancer, especially the type called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is very dangerous. A medicine called paclitaxel, or PTX, is often given through a needle (intravenously) to treat this cancer. PTX can trigger a special type of cell death that helps the immune system fight cancer
Radiation therapy often fails to trigger the desired immune response due to tumor hypoxia, poor stimulation, and an immunosuppressive environment. Scientists have developed a unique nanoplatform called THUNDER that enhances radiation therapy's effectiveness. This platform stays in the bloodstream lo
In the realm of breast cancer, the tumor's surrounding tissue, known as the stroma, plays a significant role. One key factor in this stroma is collagen fibers, which can influence the cancer's progression. A recent study delved into the connection between these collagen fibers and how well breast ca
Indonesian women who have survived gynecological cancer often face challenges during chemotherapy, like managing side effects and maintaining quality of life. This study is designed to test a digital health intervention called FoRSHE-X. The goal is to help these women cope better with stress, boost
Scientists have been studying something called circulating tumor DNA, or ctDNA. These are tiny bits of DNA that cancer cells release into the bloodstream. They've found that checking these bits can help doctors know if a treatment is working. Researchers looked at patients with two types of kidney c
Healthcare professionals deal with lots of stress from their jobs. Burnout, feeling morally distressed, getting worn out from caring for others, and grief are all common issues. A big part of this stress comes from feeling disconnected from what gives their work meaning. It's a vicious cycle – stres
Did you know that the oldest pharmacology journal, Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, faced a dramatic shift after 1933? This is when the Nazi regime took over. Many Jewish and dissident German pharmacologists were forced to leave their homeland. This study looks at what happened to the
