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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

West Ham's Manager Future: Lopetegui Hangs On, Potter Waiting

West Ham United's boss, Julen Lopetegui, is still in charge despite two big losses in the Premier League. He's been at the club's training ground as usual, even though talks are happening with Graham Potter about taking over. Lopetegui's job is on the line because West Ham hasn't won two games in a

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Seeing What Could Have Been: Unused Windows 11 Dynamic Wallpapers

Ever wondered what could have been? Microsoft designer Sergey Kisselev, who worked on the Windows team, recently shared some fascinating "dynamic wallpaper" designs for Windows 11 that never saw the light of day. These concepts, found on Behance, showcase a range of vibrant and moving backgrounds th

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Boosting Cancer Treatment: LAG-3's Role in Biliary Tract Cancer

Imagine you're battling advanced biliary tract cancer (ABTC), and your doctors suggest a mix of drugs: nivolumab, modified gemcitabine, and S-1. This combo showed promise in a past trial, but PD-L1 levels didn't tell us much about how well it would work. So, scientists looked at another marker, LAG-

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Timing of Cancer Drug Infusions: Does It Matter?

You might not think about it, but the time of day you get your cancer treatment could make a difference. Scientists have been looking into how our body's internal clock, called the circadian rhythm, affects how well cancer drugs work. One type of drug, called immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), has

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Predicting Who Responds to Immunotherapy in Advanced Biliary Cancer

Immune treatments, or immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), are game-changers for some people with far-advanced solid tumors. But when it comes to biliary tract cancer (BTC), doctors are still figuring out who gets the most benefit from these treatments. A recent trial focused on pembrolizumab, an IC

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Lymphocyte-Monocyte Ratio: A Game Changer for Biliary Tract Cancer?

Biliary tract cancers, like cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer, are growing more common worldwide, and most patients get diagnosed when the disease has already advanced, leading to a grim outlook. Recently, combining immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as durvalumab and pembrolizumab, with the

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Jan 07 2025FINANCE

China Dongxiang: Claim Your Dividends and Meet the New Director

China Dongxiang (Group) Co (HK:3818) has some news for its shareholders. The company is planning to take back unclaimed dividends that date back to 2013. If you're a shareholder, you have until January 14, 2025, to claim what’s yours. In other developments, the company has added a new face to its le

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

How Intermittent Fasting Impacts Liver Health in Adults with Metabolic Disorders

Intermittent fasting, often touted as a weight loss and health improvement strategy, faces uncertainty when it comes to its effects on liver function, especially in adults dealing with metabolic disorders. To dig deeper, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. They wanted to und

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Lithium-Enhanced Cement: Boosting Bone Repair

Bone repair is a tricky business, especially when there's a big gap to fill. Scientists have been looking for better ways to help bones grow back. One interesting find is lithium-doped calcium silicate (LiCS) cement. This cement is special because it can boost bone regeneration and tweak the body's

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer's New Fighters: Immune-Checkpoint Inhibitors

Immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against advanced squamous cell lung cancer (LUSC). These drugs offer a glimmer of hope for patients who haven't found success with other treatments. But it's not a one-size-fits-all solution—some patients don't respond

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