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Black Canadians and Cancer: A Psychological Journey

January 4, 2025

Have you ever wondered how cancer affects Black Canadians differently? A recent study dove into the world of psychosocial oncology (PSO) to uncover the unique experiences, psychological states, and non-biological aspects of cancer that Black Canadians face. It's not just about the medical stuff, but

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Checking Out YouTube for Endotracheal Tube Aspiration Training: What's Worth Watching?

January 3, 2025

YouTube has become a go-to place for learning all sorts of things, including medical procedures like endotracheal tube aspiration. A recent study dug into these videos to see what's helpful and what's not. They searched for videos using keywords like "endotracheal aspiration" and found 22 that fit t

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Vince Carter's NFL Dream: A Surprising Side Effect of NBA Talks

December 31, 2024

Vince Carter has had a remarkable year, from his Basketball Hall of Fame induction to his jersey retirement by the Toronto Raptors. But there's another exciting development—he's joined the ownership group of the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. While many might assume this was his long-time goal, Vince rev

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Water and Asparagine: A Low-Temperature Dielectric Dance

December 29, 2024

In a fascinating study, scientists examined how asparagine (C4H8N2O3) behaves in water at cold temperatures. Using a technique called Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR), they looked at the dielectric properties of asparagine in water over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies. They found two mai

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Exploring What Really Matters: Patients' Views on Living with Lupus and Digital Health Solutions

December 25, 2024

Lupus, a complicated autoimmune disease, affects people differently every day. So, what's most important for patients? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They talked to patients to get their views. The goal? To figure out the best things to measure using digital health tools. These could be

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Mice Without D-AA Enzyme: A New Link to Lymphoma?

December 24, 2024

Scientists have been puzzled by the relationship between certain enzymes and cancer. They decided to study mice missing these enzymes to find out more. Over a long period, they noticed that female mice without the DASPO enzyme lived shorter lives. These mice also had strange growths in their liver,

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Is Rivaroxaban and Aspirin Together Worth the Cost for Heart and Leg Disease Patients?

December 23, 2024

Ever wondered if adding a drug called rivaroxaban to your daily aspirin routine could be cost-effective for heart or leg artery disease? Let's dive into a study that explored just that. The goal was to see if taking both rivaroxaban and aspirin (RIV+ASA) was more bang for your buck compared to just

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The Journey of the AST Biosensor: A New Tool for Heart and Liver Health Checks

December 16, 2024

Ever wondered how doctors quickly check for liver and heart diseases? Scientists have been busy creating a special tool called a biosensor. This sensor measures the amount of a key protein called aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in your blood. AST is like a signal that something's wrong in your hear

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Tom Aspinall: Why He Now Agrees with Jon Jones’ Fight Decision

December 16, 2024

Everyone thought Jon Jones was avoiding a fight with Tom Aspinall. But now, the English interim champion sees things differently. Aspinall recently said Jones is just being smart about his career. After all, fighting Aspinall is risky for Jones, who’s got a lot more to lose. Aspinall admits Jones’ r

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Uncovering a New Weapon Against Alzheimer's: The Hunt for Caspase-6 Inhibitors

December 14, 2024

Caspase-6, a protein linked to brain cell death and neurodegeneration, has been on scientists’ radar for a while. This protein is especially active during inflammation and may play a role in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have now combined two drug-designing approaches to find