Imagine a tiny team of heroes fighting cancer. That's what scientists have created with manganese-based nanoparticles (let's call them MNP) and platinum-based nanoparticles (PnP). These tiny warriors activate a special pathway called cGAS-STING in the body, which helps the immune system fight back.
When facing advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC), patients often need second-line chemotherapy after the first treatment fails. This review digs into the available evidence to help doctors and patients make informed choices. By comparing different chemo options using a method called network meta-anal
Treating biliary tract cancer (BTC) is a real challenge. While combining chemotherapy with drugs that target PD-1 protein (called PD-1 inhibitors) might work well, doctors need better ways to predict who will benefit the most. A team at Changzhou First People's Hospital decided to look into this. Th
Scientists were curious to see if two native UAE plants, Arthrocnemum macrostachyum and Tamarix nilotica, could fight cancer. They tried two ways to get chemicals out of the plants: leaving them in a liquid (maceration) and heating them up with microwaves (microwave-assisted extraction or MAE). They
Imagine you're an adult with appendicitis, a condition where your appendix gets inflamed and causes pain. traditionally, surgery (appendicectomy) has been the go-to fix. But recent studies show that antibiotics could be just as effective and safer. However, different studies use varying methods and
Care homes have been hit hard by COVID-19 outbreaks. Traditional methods like keeping an eye on symptoms and tracking contacts manually aren’t fast enough to stop the virus from spreading. That’s where digital contact tracing systems come in. These smart tools can detect and isolate infected individ
Long-term care (LTC) residents often move to acute care hospitals, but these transfers don't always go well. When a resident's wishes aren't considered, the move can do more harm than good. This study aims to find out if being transferred to a hospital leads to new, serious physical or mental disabi
When you have surgery on your head due to a severe brain injury, doctors might monitor the pressure inside your skull. This is called intracranial pressure monitoring (ICPM). Some experts think this could help lower the risk of death. They believe that starting this monitoring right after surgery mi
Ever wondered if people with schizophrenia face extra challenges due to their compulsive habits? While these habits can complicate daily life, they might not stand in the way of recovery. Researchers explored this topic and discovered that although these habits can make life tougher, they don't nece
Ever felt lonely? You're not alone. Lots of people feel this way, and it's a big deal for health. But what does loneliness do to our brains, especially for people with schizophrenia or depression? Researchers are just starting to figure this out. Schizophrenia and depression make people feel really
