A recent study from Taiwan has revealed a shocking finding: prolonged sitting at work is associated with a 16% higher risk of all-cause mortality and a 34% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. This study serves as a wake-up call for all those who spend hours on end sitting in front of a desk,
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Over the past two decades, efforts to improve outcomes for patients with unresectable liver cancer have yielded promising results. A recent randomized trial has shown that the addition of durvalumab and bevacizumab to transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) has significantly increased median progression-free survival (PFS) compared to TACE alone. This breakthrough in systemic therapy offers new hope
In a recent phase II study, researchers found that hepatic arterial infusion pump (HAIP) chemotherapy with floxuridine showed promising results in improving overall survival (OS) among patients with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA). This treatment approach, when combined with systemic chemotherapy, demonstrated a substantial increase in the 1-year OS rate compared to the standard of care.
The advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized various industries, including healthcare. However, a recent viewpoint published in JAMA warns about the potential loss of clinical knowledge due to the over-reliance on AI in medicine. The authors, led by Agnes Fogo, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, used the example of kidney pathology to illustrate
Long COVID, a condition experienced by some individuals after recovering from acute COVID-19, has been a subject of great interest and concern. In a recent study published in Science, researchers analyzed longitudinal data and identified changes in blood serum proteins that could potentially shed light on the factors underpinning long COVID. Understanding the mechanisms behind
The news of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, being hospitalized following a planned abdominal surgery at a London clinic is concerning. The article highlights that she has canceled all engagements until Easter, indicating that her condition may be serious. However, it fails to provide any further details about her health or the reasons behind
A recent population-based cohort study conducted in Canada has revealed a concerning link between the use of gabapentinoids and an increased risk of severe exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study, led by Christel Renoux, MD, PhD, of the Lady Davis Institute and Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, analyzed data from
In March 2022, a federal bankruptcy court in New York became a platform for victims of the opioid overdose epidemic to express their pain, anger, and loss caused by Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. While the court hearing was meant to mark the culmination of Purdue’s bankruptcy filing, the legal battle continues, leaving victims
As patients, we often face the challenge of affording our medical care, especially when it comes to costly prescription medications. The rising costs of healthcare in the United States have led many individuals to skip or cut back on their medications. In response to this issue, Real-Time Benefit Tools (RTBTs) have emerged as a potential
The association between childhood trauma and nicotine smoking has long been recognized, but the underlying mechanisms have remained elusive. A recent cross-sectional study conducted by researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) sheds new light on this connection by exploring the role of emotion dysregulation in long-term smokers. The study found that individuals