Imagine you're at the doctor's office, trying to figure out which medicine works best for a specific type of breast cancer. Palbociclib and ribociclib are both used to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, but which one is more effective? A study called OPAL (NCT03417115) tried
In the United States, many patients with polycythemia vera (PV), a blood disorder, are treated in community practices. Recent research looked at 5871 PV patients to understand their blood counts, treatments, and outcomes after six months of taking hydroxyurea (HU), a common drug used to lower blood
The Perseverance rover, NASA's wheeled explorer on Mars, has finally reached the rim of the Jezero Crater after a tough climb. On December 10, it paused at "Lookout Hill" to snap some amazing photos. These pictures show a mix of hills, ridges, scattered rocks, and hazy skies. The rover also looked b
Actor Oliver Trevena, known for his roles in "Plane" and "The Bricklayer, " has recently teamed up with Untitled Entertainment for management. His latest projects include the upcoming "Hotel Tehran" with Liam Neeson and Zachary Levi, "The Cut" with Orlando Bloom, and "Mermaid" starring Mel Gibson. N
Well, that's quite a journey! The Perseverance rover has finally climbed out of the Martian crater it called home for nearly four years. Landing on Mars in 2021, this rover has been on a mission to find evidence that Mars could have supported life. It's been exploring Jezero Crater, which was once a
Education secretaries often face scrutiny, but the treatment they receive can be very different based on their political affiliation. Take Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for the job. She's been bashed by teachers unions and major news outlets like The Washington Post and The New York Times, labeled a "
Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, is putting a hold on expanding medical coverage to around 42, 000 kids. The reason? They're waiting to see how President-elect Donald Trump's health care plans might affect their state. The federal government recently gave Florida the green light to expand its KidCa
You know how important vaccines are, right? Especially when it comes to deadly diseases like measles and Japanese encephalitis. A recent study in Ranchi, India, looked at how well kids aged 2-5 were getting their measles and Japanese encephalitis vaccines. They checked 604 kids and found that most g
Health insurance company Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has decided not to go ahead with a policy change that would have put a limit on how much they pay for anesthesia during medical procedures. This change was announced after the company faced weeks of criticism from doctors and healthcare professi
Timothy Hutton, an Oscar-winning actor, has finally settled a long-standing legal battle with the producers of the TV show 'Leverage'. The lawsuit began in 2022 when Hutton claimed he was unfairly cut from the show's reboot due to old sexual assault allegations. Despite the case being dismissed by p
