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Unlocking the Power of Protein Interactions: New Drugs for Cancer

December 15, 2024

Proteins are like tiny workers in our bodies, and they often team up to get things done. These partnerships, called protein-protein interactions (PPIs), are crucial for many important jobs, like telling cells when to grow or fixing damaged DNA. When these interactions go wrong, they can cause diseas

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Kidney Transplant Access: A Southeast Struggle

December 13, 2024

Did you know that the Southeastern United States has some of the lowest kidney transplant rates in the country? It's true. And it's not just about numbers. There are big differences in who gets these life-saving procedures based on race and money. To tackle this, a study called RaDIANT was launched

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Rosemary Extract vs. Ketoconazole: A Battle Against Seborrheic Dermatitis

December 10, 2024

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects about 1 in 8 people worldwide. It's characterized by oily, itchy spots that typically appear on the scalp and face. But what's the best way to treat it? A recent study compared two lotions: one with rosemary extract and another with ketoc

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Why Information Matters: How Educating Pregnant Women & Health Workers in Kenya Boosts Malaria Fight

December 2, 2024

Malaria during pregnancy can be dangerous. But with growing resistance to common treatments, new solutions are needed. One promising drug is dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP), which requires taking for several days. Yet, even simple, single-dose treatments often miss the mark. This issue leaves ex

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Switching to Tenecteplase: Is It the Smart Move for Stroke Treatment?

November 30, 2024

Recent trials have shown that tenecteplase, a simpler drug to use, might actually be better than alteplase for treating strokes. Doctors have seen better results with tenecteplase in the long run. Plus, it's easier to administer because you don't need special pumps or constant monitoring. This makes

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Discovering Regrets: What Cancer Patients Think About Clinical Trials

November 29, 2024

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

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How Different Image Processing Methods Affect Glioblastoma Treatment Predictions

November 28, 2024

In a recent study, researchers looked into how various methods of adjusting MRI image brightness and contrast, along with different data batch sizes, influenced the accuracy and reliability of survival predictions for glioblastoma patients from multiple hospitals. They discovered that the way images

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Cough Relief with Pregabalin in Lung Cancer Patients: A Clinical Trial

November 27, 2024

You might not know this, but coughing all the time can be really tough. For people with lung cancer, this is a daily struggle. Medications that can help are in short supply. That's where a drug called pregabalin comes in. Scientists wanted to see if this drug could help suppress coughs. They designe

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Palbociclib and Letrozole: New Hope for Breast Cancer Patients with Residual Disease

November 27, 2024

In the fight against breast cancer, doctors are constantly searching for better ways to treat the disease. One recent study, known as the PROMETEO II trial, looked into combining two drugs - palbociclib and letrozole - to help patients with a specific type of breast cancer. This type of cancer is ho

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Switching from Steroids: How Letrozole Helps

November 23, 2024

Former anabolic steroid users often face challenges when they stop using these substances. One of the issues they face is the drop in natural testosterone levels, which can lead to problems like mood swings, fatigue, and even depression. To tackle this, scientists conducted a clinical trial to test