Biliary tract cancer (BTC) is a rare and often deadly disease that's usually found at an advanced stage. The standard first-line treatment is a combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin. However, there's no clear global standard for second-line treatments after chemotherapy. New therapies targeting s
Ever wondered how the popular "superman" exercise affects teens with scoliosis? Researchers decided to take a closer look. They investigated whether this exercise leads to muscle imbalances in the back. You see, scoliosis can cause the spine to curve sideways, and the muscles around it might not wor
Mastitis is a big problem in the dairy industry. It causes inflammation in cow udders and can cost farmers a lot of money. A common treatment is antibiotics, but these can leave behind harmful residues in milk, which can be bad for our health. Paeonol, a substance found in the bark of the Chinese pe
Imagine you're a cancer patient, and you decide to join a clinical trial. You might think it's a way to get the best possible treatment. But what if things don't go as planned? A study looked into how cancer patients feel after joining clinical trials. It found that about one in ten patients had reg
Ever wondered if people with mental health conditions experience primary healthcare differently? A nationwide survey in New Zealand aimed to find out. The study compared the experiences of those who reported having a mental health condition with those who didn't. It's a good way to understand if our
Though earlier studies have looked at the obstacles patients and their families face in transplantation, they haven't summed up how these people feel about the fairness of these barriers. We're here to share what patients and caregivers think about missing out on transplants and possible fixes. For
Ever come across Primary Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy, commonly known as PHO? This rare genetic condition affects both bones and skin. Scientists have discovered that a significant chemical named prostaglandin E2, or PGE2 for simplicity, is crucial in this condition. But that's not all—they're also
Let's take a trip back in time to the late 19th century. When British officials first stepped onto the island of Cyprus, they meticulously documented its features. This historical geospatial dataset, crafted from maps made between 1878 and 1883, gives us a snapshot of Cyprus's past environment. The
Did you know that many Dutch patients want healthcare to be more eco-friendly? They're willing to make green choices, even if it means their treatment might not work as well. The problem? They don't have enough information to make these decisions. Doctors and nurses can step in here, helping patient
Hip fractures can be a real challenge for older adults. Scientists wondered if computers could help doctors figure out which patients might face short-term complications after surgery. They compared two methods: traditional approaches and powerful computer algorithms called machine learning. Surpris
