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Delay issues in metastatic breast cancer: what you need to know

January 7, 2025

Ever noticed how people with early breast cancer often get quicker treatments? That's what scientists already know. But what about those with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), where it spreads to other parts of the body? Not much is known about why they face delays in getting care. This study is chang

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PET Imaging Goes Brain-Deep: New Insights into Cancer Spread

January 7, 2025

Brain metastases, the most common malignant tumors in the brain, pose a challenge for doctors trying to differentiate between recurring cancer and changes due to treatment. To address this, several prominent medical organizations have teamed up to create a new guideline. This guideline revolves arou

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Bitcoin Adventure: From $50 to Almost Double

January 7, 2025

Imagine jumping into the Bitcoin world with just $50 in 2022. That's what happened here! Let's see how that investment fared over the next three years. First, a quick backstory. PayPal decided to allow Bitcoin transactions. So, on a cold January morning in 2022, our investor decided to give it a sh

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Bitcoin Turns 16: A Journey from Novel Idea to Global Phenomenon

January 7, 2025

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, celebrates its 16th birthday this year. It all started on January 3, 2009, when Satoshi Nakamoto, the credited creator, mined the first Bitcoin block. This event followed the release of the Bitcoin whitepaper in October 2008. The whitepaper laid the groundwork fo

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Crypto Markets Kick Off 2025 with a Bang, Bitcoin Soars

January 7, 2025

As the new year begins, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are making a comeback. Bitcoin's price has jumped to $96, 711. 71, a 2% increase from the previous day. This means Bitcoin has gained about 3% since the start of the year. The CoinDesk 20 index, which tracks the broader crypto market, also saw a

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Tracking COPD with a Phone App: A Trial's Findings

January 7, 2025

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is often caused by smoking, but other factors like pollution and chemical exposure can also contribute. One common treatment for COPD is oxygen therapy, which helps ease breathing difficulty and boost survival rates. With advances in technology, mobile

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Meet Acidobacteria: The Heroes in Low C/N Wastewater Treatment

January 7, 2025

You know how sometimes wastewater has too much nitrogen but not enough oxygen-demanding stuff? That's a problem! One way we deal with this is using biological contact oxidation reactors (BCOR). These reactors use certain microorganisms to help remove the nitrogen. In this story, scientists found tha

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Finding New Hope Against Leishmaniasis: A Year's Breakthroughs

January 6, 2025

Leishmaniasis, a significant but neglected disease in tropical regions, urgently needs improved treatments. Over the past year, researchers have been active in developing new tests and strategies to find better medicines. The current treatments are limited, making it challenging for doctors to treat

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The Sneaky Swelling: What Happens After Breast Cancer

January 6, 2025

After breast cancer treatment, many women think their life goes back to normal. But a hidden condition, called lymphedema, can appear out of nowhere. Researchers kept an eye on 101 women for a year. Every three months, they measured the women's arms with simple tools like a tape measure and a perome

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Vaccine Recruitment: The Online Journey of Young LGBTQ+ Men

January 6, 2025

Reaching out to young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) has always been a challenge for researchers. This group, often labeled as "hard-to-reach, " can be effectively tapped into through the internet, given its widespread use among them and young adults in general. Internet re