Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a big deal, and anemia is a common issue for those undergoing hemodialysis. This can make life pretty tough for these patients. For a long time, erythropoietin has been the go-to treatment for anemia in CKD patients. But there's a new drug on the block: Desidustat.
Palliative care, often used in non-kidney-related settings, has shown to boost decision-making, improve quality of life, and enhance end-of-life care. This study took a closer look at how well a palliative care program, called CKD-EDU, worked for older adults with severe kidney issues and their care
Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, sat down with Fox News' Bret Baier after a tense meeting with then-President Donald Trump. This was his first interview since the heated exchange. The conversation was intense, with Trump ultimately asking Zelensky to leave the White House. The meeting ended wit
Rose Girone, who was thought to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor, passed away at the age of 113. She was a strong advocate for sharing survivors’ stories, and her life was marked by courage and determination. Her journey began in Janow, Poland, where she was born in 1912. She moved to Hamburg
Rocket Lab has been busy making headlines. They've announced a bunch of new projects, including a medium-lift rocket called Neutron. They're also working on a rocket landing platform and a new satellite design. The company is aiming to launch Neutron this year, but experts are skeptical. They've had
Shoulder blades, those big bones on your back, are crucial for keeping your neck and shoulders functioning smoothly. When they don't move as they should, it can lead to chronic neck pain. This is because your shoulder blades are connected to several key muscles, like the upper trapezius, lower trape
Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing not just one or two, but seven planets all at once. That's what's happening in February 2025. This isn't some rare, once-in-a-lifetime event, but it's still pretty cool. So, what's going on? The planets Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune, along with
A famous director is making a big change. He's moving to New Zealand. This isn't just about the beautiful landscapes. He's got a different reason. He's not happy with the politics in his home country. He doesn't want to see the same bad news over and over again. He likes how New Zealand treats every
Glioblastoma, a nasty type of brain tumor, has a sneaky way of communicating with its surroundings. It sends out tiny bubbles, called exosomes, that can change how immune cells, called microglia, behave. These exosomes are like secret messengers, carrying instructions that can turn microglia into he
Imagine this: every year, trillions of dollars are poured into industries that are slowly destroying the natural world. We're talking about agriculture, fossil fuels, forestry, infrastructure, fisheries and aquaculture, and mining. These sectors are not only receiving massive subsidies but also crea
