A few years ago, the World Health Organization estimated that blood poisoning, or sepsis, is involved in 1 in 5 deaths around the world; 11 million people die from sepsis each year, of which nearly 3 million are children.
Small magnetic balls sold at Walmart recalled over swallowing dangers
Tiny, powerful magnetic balls sold exclusively online at Walmart as building blocks and stress relievers have been recalled for swallowing dangers, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday.
New robotic single-port platform for transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery
Transvaginal NOTES, introduced in 2012, has gained popularity for its integration of vaginal surgery fundamentals. The approach combines the natural orifice entry of the vagina with the manual extension of laparoscopic instruments, offering enhanced visualization of the surgical field.
Six ways to look after your eyes in 2024
The World Health Organization estimates that over 80% of all vision impairment around the world can be prevented and even cured. Reducing the risk of eye diseases involves adopting a combination of lifestyle changes, protective measures, and regular eye care. Here are six ways to look after your eyes in 2024.
Thinking of a(nother) tattoo this summer? What you need to know about sunburn, sweating and fading
More of us have tattoos than ever before. About 25% of Australians are inked.
Potent and highly selective CDK9 inhibitor for treatment of hematologic malignancies
To evade cell cycle controls, malignant cells rely upon rapid expression of select proteins to mitigate pro-apoptotic signals resulting from damage caused by both cancer treatments and unchecked over-proliferation. Cyclin-dependent kinase 9 (CDK9)-dependent signaling induces transcription of downstream oncogenes promoting tumor growth, especially in hyperproliferative “oncogene-addicted” cancers, such as human hematological malignancies (HHMs).
Breast cancer cells’ self-sacrificial behavior uncovered as potential cause of relapse
For patients with early-stage breast cancer, there is a 7% to 11% chance of relapse within five years after receiving initial treatment, and this rate can be higher for patients with more advanced stages of the cancer. While chemotherapy aims to eliminate all cancer cells, some of them may evade treatment and survive, resulting in the recurrence of the cancer.
MRI can differentiate Meniere disease from Menieriform diseases
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can differentiate Meniere disease (MD) from other menieriform diseases, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in Scientific Reports.
It’s been two years of suffering for Zambians – Musenge
By ROGERS KALERO
THE UPND government has in the last two years in government done nothing, apart from going on rampage looting public resources and amassing wealth for themselves in the midst of worsening hunger and poverty in communities and townships, Mwenya Musenge has said
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Experimental drug that alters gut microbiome shows promise for long COVID relief
A randomized controlled trial in Hong Kong finds that the synbiotic drug SIM01 relieves multiple symptoms of long COVID, or post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS).