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Understanding Heart Health Impact in Lung Cancer Radiation Therapy

December 29, 2024

Heart health matters, especially for lung cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Since a big study called RTOG 0617, doctors have been paying more attention to how radiation affects the heart. But there's a problem: we don't have enough large-scale studies that accurately map the different pa

finance

Crypto Boom: How to Stay Safe and Spot Scams

December 29, 2024

Cryptocurrency is back in the spotlight, with coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum hitting new highs. Experts say this surge is due to factors like President Trump's positive remarks on crypto, renewed interest from investors, and increased institutional involvement. But with the hype comes risk. Crypto

health

Fighting COVID-19: A Look at Ivermectin and Nitazoxanide in Mexico

December 29, 2024

You've heard about using different drugs to fight COVID-19, right? Well, let's chat about a study done in Mexico City that checked out ivermectin and nitazoxanide. This study looked at both people getting treated at home and those in the hospital. Out of 228 people getting treated at home, some got

environment

Medicines in the Water: What's Happening in Pietermaritzburg?

December 29, 2024

In the bustling city of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, scientists have been looking closely at the levels of certain medicines in wastewater. They're interested in how these drugs change as they go through a wastewater treatment plant. This study is the first of its kind in South Africa to explore

finance

Invest in These Top Dividend Stocks for Passive Income

December 29, 2024

Are you worried about inflation eating into your savings? Dividend stocks could be your solution. These three companies, Medtronic, General Dynamics, and Illinois Tool Works, have been consistently increasing their dividends for decades. That means they can help you offset rising costs and enjoy som

health

Understanding Orthopedic Trauma: A Study of 22, 086 Military Hospital Cases

December 29, 2024

Between 2013 and 2022, the Department of Orthopaedic Trauma at a military hospital treated and discharged 22, 086 patients. The goal of this study was to figure out the common patterns of orthopedic injuries among these patients. This information can help improve how healthcare resources are used an

health

The Keto Diet: A New Hope for Mental Health

December 29, 2024

Imagine a world where mental health is managed not just with therapy or medication, but also with food. That’s the promise of the ketogenic diet, a low-carb, high-fat eating plan that’s been around for ages but is now gaining attention for its potential to help people with severe mental illnesses. T

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COPD: Which Triple-Inhaler Therapy Works Better?

December 29, 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be rough. It causes flare-ups that lower quality of life and can even be deadly. When dual therapy isn't enough, doctors often recommend a single-inhaler triple therapy (SITT). Two common ones are fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (FF/UMEC/V

politics

Gaza Hospital Shutdown: Patients and Staff Face Danger

December 28, 2024

Imagine you're in a neighborhood hospital, surrounded by conflict. Now, visualize being forced to evacuate, strip in the cold, and walk for hours with wounded people. This is what just happened at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. Israeli forces raided the hospital, arresting the director and d

health

Xanthine Oxidase: A Key Target in Gout Treatment

December 28, 2024

Ever wondered what causes gout, that painful arthritis flare-up? It's all about uric acid, and a crucial enzyme called xanthine oxidase (XO). Picture XO as a little worker in our bodies, responsible for producing uric acid from purines like hypoxanthine and xanthine in the final steps of a process c