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  1. Steroids Linked to Shorter Survival in Immunotherapy Patients

    Steroids Linked to Shorter Survival in Immunotherapy Patients

    Study finds systemic glucocorticoids near ICI initiation may reduce overall survival in cancer patients, urging cautious steroid use.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. 5-Minute Prayer Found to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Clinical Trial

    5-Minute Prayer Found to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Clinical Trial

    A study by University of Maryland researchers found that just five minutes of in-person prayer provided significant relief from pain and anxiety in adult patients.

    4d ago 2 min read
  3. Bundibugyo Ebola: Five Recover in Congo, WHO Director Reports

    Bundibugyo Ebola: Five Recover in Congo, WHO Director Reports

    Five patients have recovered from the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in Congo, highlighting the possibility of survival despite no approved vaccine. WHO chief Tedros urges early treatment.

    4d ago 1 min read
  4. Deep Learning Outperforms Radiomics in Predicting Immunotherapy Outcomes in NSCLC

    Deep Learning Outperforms Radiomics in Predicting Immunotherapy Outcomes in NSCLC

    Deep learning models show superior accuracy over radiomics in predicting immunotherapy outcomes for metastatic NSCLC, promising better treatment personalization.

    4d ago 1 min read
  5. Nature as a Healer: Why Being Outdoors Matters

    Nature as a Healer: Why Being Outdoors Matters

    Readers share heartfelt stories on the mental and physical benefits of spending time in nature, from forest bathing to childhood memories.

    4d ago 1 min read
  6. Contrast-Enhanced Mammography: A Viable Alternative to MRI for Breast Cancer Response Assessment

    Contrast-Enhanced Mammography: A Viable Alternative to MRI for Breast Cancer Response Assessment

    A meta-analysis suggests contrast-enhanced mammography offers comparable accuracy to MRI for evaluating tumor response after neoadjuvant therapy.

    4d ago 1 min read
  7. Sacroiliac Bone Marrow Oedema Found in 30% of Healthy Adults

    Sacroiliac Bone Marrow Oedema Found in 30% of Healthy Adults

    A large German MRI study reveals sacroiliac BMO is common, challenging its role as a sole marker for axial spondyloarthritis.

    4d ago 1 min read
  8. Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Independence in Parkinson's Patients

    Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Independence in Parkinson's Patients

    New qualitative study finds STN-DBS restores daily autonomy for Parkinson's patients, yet fear of symptom recurrence remains.

    4d ago 1 min read