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Treating Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Challenges in Low-Income Countries

December 21, 2024

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a serious form of cancer that demands a special treatment approach called trimodal therapy (TMT). This approach includes pre-surgery medication, a modified radical mastectomy, and radiation therapy after the surgery. While this is considered the best way to treat

science

Discovering α-GalCer: A Hidden Mammalian Antigen

December 20, 2024

Invariant natural killer T cells, or iNKT cells, are special T cells that recognize lipid antigens with the help of a protein called CD1d. One of the most powerful lipid antigens for these cells is α-galactosylceramide, or α-GalCer, which was first found in marine sponges. Surprisingly, until now, s

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Flashing Lights During Sleep: A New Way to Fight Alzheimer's?

December 20, 2024

Could flashing lights while you sleep help fight dementia like Alzheimer's? Scientists are exploring this idea with a 40 Hz visual stimulation technique. This non-invasive method is being tested during different sleep stages. The goal? To see if it can boost brain activity and potentially slow down

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Inflammation in Atherosclerosis: Beyond Lipid Control

December 19, 2024

For years, atherosclerosis has been linked to both inflammation and lipid buildup. But even with the best lipid-lowering treatments, some patients still show high inflammatory markers. This is where anti-inflammatory therapies come in, aiming to tackle this leftover risk. Let's explore the main infl

entertainment

Meet Weasel: The Misunderstood Hero of Creature Commandos

December 19, 2024

In episode 4 of Creature Commandos, titled 'Chasing Squirrels, ' we dive into the sad story of Weasel. Unlike his scary name and reputation, Weasel was once a friendly creature. He used to hang out with kids at a school playground. One day, tragedy struck when an accident occurred, and Weasel got th

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Why Barry Jenkins Joined the Lion King World

December 17, 2024

Barry Jenkins, the acclaimed director behind films like "Moonlight" and "If Beale Street Could Talk, " has surprised many by stepping into the world of big-budget, photorealistic animation with his latest project, "Mufasa: The Lion King. " Over the past four years, he's been asked countless times wh

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Meeting of Minds: Pamela Anderson and Mikey Madison Chat About Acting and Life

December 17, 2024

Mikey Madison, known for her role in “Better Things, ” and Pamela Anderson, the iconic “Baywatch” star, recently sat down for a conversation. Both are gaining attention this season for their powerful performances in “Anora” and “The Last Showgirl, ” respectively. Madison, who plays a Russian America

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Breathing Easier: A New Approach to COPD Treatment

December 17, 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a common condition that makes breathing tough and reduces quality of life. Non-medicine treatments like quitting smoking and living healthily are key. Doctors often use inhalers with bronchodilators, sometimes with steroids, to help people breathe e

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Sicario's Gunplay: Realism vs. Entertainment

December 17, 2024

Denis Villeneuve, known for his sci-fi films like Dune and Blade Runner 2049, also dabbled in crime thrillers with Sicario. This 2015 movie follows FBI agent Kate Macer, played by Emily Blunt, as she joins a task force to fight drug cartels. Despite its box office success and Oscar nominations, an a

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The Challenges of Treating STIs: A Look at Antimicrobial Resistance

December 17, 2024

In medicine today, a new era of uncertainty is dawning, largely due to the growing ineffectiveness of essential antibiotics. This issue is particularly prominent in the realm of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), where the rise of antimicrobial resistance is bringing urgent questions to the for