A recent phase III trial conducted by Irene Higginson, BMBS, PhD, of Kings College London, revealed that mirtazapine, an inexpensive antidepressant, did not perform better than a placebo in alleviating severe, persisting breathlessness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD). The study’s primary outcome, which measured the “worst breathlessness”
The much-anticipated Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024 has recently been announced, sending waves of excitement across online shoppers. Although the exact dates of the sale are still under wraps, Amazon has already started teasing some incredible offers and discounts on their platform. Customers can look forward to massive savings of up to 45 percent
The recent House Energy & Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing shed light on some shocking and downright terrifying issues plaguing the organ transplant system in the United States. From reports of presumed deceased organ donors waking up and pleading for help to pancreases meant for transplants being misplaced in freezers, the system appears to
The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, recently expressed his disappointment in the Conservative government for squandering what he referred to as a “golden inheritance” left by Tony Blair’s Labour government for the NHS. It was highlighted that the NHS under Labour had achieved the lowest waiting times and the highest patient satisfaction in its history. However,
Koloma, a start-up backed by high-profile investors such as Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is aiming to capitalize on the untapped potential of geologic hydrogen as a clean fuel source. The company has garnered over $305 million in funding and has sparked a wave of interest in the energy industry with its ambitious goals. However,
A recent small-scale study has shed light on the potential benefits of regular exercise on the quality of belly fat in overweight or obese individuals. The study revealed that participants who engaged in endurance exercise consistently for two years or more exhibited a healthier composition of fat in their abdominal region. This healthier fat showed
Hugh Grant has always been a familiar face on the silver screen, but it was not until his collaboration with the Wachowskis in the ambitious adaptation of *Cloud Atlas* that he experienced a significant reinvention of his career. In a candid conversation with *Vanity Fair*, Grant reflected on his trajectory in the film industry, particularly
Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese sensation, has already made his mark in MLB history with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his first season with the team, Ohtani signed the largest contract in MLB history and quickly earned membership into the prestigious 40/40 club. This accomplishment was achieved on Aug. 23 against the Tampa Bay Rays, where
Sergio Ermotti, the CEO of UBS Group AG, expressed his views on the current market sentiment regarding the U.S. Federal Reserve potentially pulling an aggressive rate cut this month. He mentioned that the market seems to be too ahead of the curve in anticipating such a move. While there is a widespread belief that the
CAR T-cell therapy has been a revolutionary advancement in cancer treatment, offering new hope to patients with refractory or relapsed malignancies. However, recent concerns have been raised regarding the incidence of second primary malignancies (SPM) associated with this therapy. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the risk of SPM with CAR T-cell