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Rapid Cancer Growth During Immune Therapy

March 18, 2025

Cancer treatment has seen a big change with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). These drugs help the body's immune system fight cancer. But, some patients see their cancer grow quickly. This is called hyperprogressive disease (HPD). It's a big problem for doctors and patients. It's important t

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The Hidden Battle: Biliary Tract Cancer's Growing Impact in Europe

March 18, 2025

Biliary tract cancer (BTC) is on the rise globally, with Europe seeing its own unique patterns. Unlike some regions, Europe doesn't have a single dominant risk factor. Instead, it's a mix of conditions like primary sclerosing cholangitis, gallstones, and liver cirrhosis, though many cases pop up wit

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Older Adults: How Just 10 Days of Inactivity Affects Muscle Signals

March 18, 2025

The neuromuscular junction is a vital link between nerves and muscles. It is responsible for triggering muscle contractions. However, the effects of short-term inactivity on this junction, especially in older adults, are not well understood. A recent study shed some light on this issue. It focused o

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Bengals' Big Moves: Chase and Higgins Secure Major Contracts

March 17, 2025

The Cincinnati Bengals have made significant strides in securing their future by locking down two key players. Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have both agreed to new, long-term contracts with the team. This move ensures that the Bengals' passing game remains a force to be reckoned with. Ch

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Knowledge Gaps in IBD: What Doctors and Patients Think About Fertility and Birth Control

March 17, 2025

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects many people, especially women. Despite medical advice saying it's safe, many women with IBD choose not to have children. They also use birth control less often. This might be because doctors and patients don't fully understand how IBD affects fertility and

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Laser Mapping: ICESat-2's Journey Through Earth's Ice

March 16, 2025

ICESat-2, a satellite launched in 2018, has just hit a huge milestone. It has fired 2 trillion laser pulses from space. This satellite is equipped with a super-accurate laser system called ATLAS. ATLAS has been busy measuring the height of ice sheets, glaciers, forests, and even the ocean floor. Th

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Kirk Cousins' Future in Atlanta: A $10 Million Decision

March 16, 2025

Kirk Cousins is still a Falcon, at least for the next few years. The Atlanta Falcons have chosen to keep Cousins on their team, which means his $10 million roster bonus for 2026 is now guaranteed. This decision comes after a series of events that have left many wondering about Cousins' future. The

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Mastering Movement: Smart Control for Robotic Arms

March 15, 2025

Robotic arms, or six-degree-of-freedom (DOF) parallel mechanisms, face big challenges. These challenges include internal uncertainties, external disturbances, and interference between actuators. To tackle these issues, researchers developed a clever control strategy. This strategy combines third-ord

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NFL Free Agency 2025: Big Moves and Big Questions

March 14, 2025

The NFL's 2025 free agency period has kicked off with a bang, and teams are already making waves. The Seattle Seahawks snatched up Sam Darnold to replace Geno Smith, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders. The New York Jets made a bold move by signing Justin Fields, leaving Aaron Rodgers in the dus

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Nvidia's New Tech Brings Half-Life 2 Into the Future

March 14, 2025

Nvidia has just announced a game-changer for PC gamers. They're releasing a free demo of a fully ray-traced version of Half-Life 2. The demo will be available on March 18. This isn't just a simple update. It's a showcase of Nvidia's latest technology. Nvidia's RTX Remix modding suite is now out of b