Treatment options for epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) have expanded a lot in recent years, but much of the progress has been tied to picking the right biomarkers. This means there's still a big need for better treatment options to help patients live longer and enjoy better quality of life. Unlike ma
Imagine you're battling advanced biliary tract cancer (ABTC), and your doctors suggest a mix of drugs: nivolumab, modified gemcitabine, and S-1. This combo showed promise in a past trial, but PD-L1 levels didn't tell us much about how well it would work. So, scientists looked at another marker, LAG-
Immune treatments, or immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), are game-changers for some people with far-advanced solid tumors. But when it comes to biliary tract cancer (BTC), doctors are still figuring out who gets the most benefit from these treatments. A recent trial focused on pembrolizumab, an IC
Biliary tract cancers, like cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer, are growing more common worldwide, and most patients get diagnosed when the disease has already advanced, leading to a grim outlook. Recently, combining immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as durvalumab and pembrolizumab, with the
Let's talk about intraocular inflammation (IOI) and its link to faricimab therapy. This medication is used to treat eye conditions, but like any treatment, it can have side effects. So, what did we learn from observing patients over a year in a big hospital? Researchers wanted to get real-world insi
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is often caused by smoking, but other factors like pollution and chemical exposure can also contribute. One common treatment for COPD is oxygen therapy, which helps ease breathing difficulty and boost survival rates. With advances in technology, mobile
Breast cancer is a tough enemy, and scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One important target is a protein called TGFβ RII. This protein helps cancer cells grow and spread. But finding a drug that can block this protein without causing nasty side effects is like finding a needle i
Depression and anxiety are common among older adults, but access to appropriate mental health services isn’t always easy for them. Face-to-face therapy isn't always feasible, so researchers are exploring technology-based options like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) delivered through computers or
Imagine how tough it is for family members when someone they love gets locked up. A study looked into how people perceive the grief of these families. Over a thousand participants read short stories about grieving families, with variations in the duration of grief, race, and the type of crime commit
Imagine sitting quietly, eyes closed, focusing on your breath. Meditation, an ancient practice embraced by countless cultures, promises a world of calm and healing. But what if it doesn’t? Could this peaceful act suddenly turn into a storm? For seven individuals, what started as a journey towards in
