In China, hepatitis B (Hep B) is a significant health concern, but surprisingly, not many people are getting treated. A big reason for this is that many folks don't fully understand what Hep B is, how it's treated, or how to find proper medical care. This understanding is what we call health literac
Recently, Remedy Entertainment rolled out a new patch for Alan Wake 2, focusing heavily on improvements for the PlayStation 5 Pro version. The patch, version 1. 27, comes after Digital Foundry highlighted issues with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) when the game was launched in November
Have you ever thought about how some types of asthma are caused by work? Scientists recently studied this by looking at different patterns, or phenotypes, of asthma that are related to work. They used a method called cluster analysis and turned to the help of machines, a field known as machine learn
Imagine walking into your doctor's office for a routine check-up. You might not give much thought to the early detection methods for serious diseases like colorectal cancer (CRC) and prostate cancer (PCa). But what if we told you that a study has been keeping an eye on what patients think and do abo
Ever heard of hyperphosphatemia? It's a problem that many people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) face. High phosphorus levels can lead to issues like hormone imbalances, bone problems, and even heart risks. The good news is that there are new treatments available. But the real question is
In recent years, doctors have been exploring the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for a specific group of breast cancer patients. These patients, known as cN3b, have cancer that has spread to both their armpit and the lymph nodes near their breastbone. Th
Patrick Mahomes didn't finish the game due to an ankle injury, but the Kansas City Chiefs still comfortably beat the mistake-filled Cleveland Browns, 21-7. Mahomes threw two touchdowns, one to Juju Smith-Schuster and another to Noah Gray, in the first half. Xavier Worthy added a rushing score. Mahom
Kansas City Chiefs fans are holding their breath. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is likely to miss at least one of the team's upcoming games due to a high ankle sprain. The injury happened in the fourth quarter, and backup Carson Wentz had to step in. Mahomes has taken a beating lately, with 11 o
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, or IIMs, are a group of autoimmune disorders that mainly cause muscle inflammation. While it was once thought that kidney issues were rare in IIM patients, recent studies show that about 21-23% of these patients experience some form of renal involvement. These iss
Ever wondered how long a man with prostate cancer should live to choose less aggressive treatment? That’s what researchers are trying to figure out. They’re looking into how patients feel about the balance between risk of cancer death and nasty side effects from treatment. The goal? To find out at w
