Research demonstrates that cells with cancer-associated mutations overtake human tissue with age

It’s worth noting, in light of recently published research, that a majority of people won’t be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 40% of people will, which means 60% won’t. These percentages are worth remembering because research conducted by University of Colorado Cancer Center Deputy Director James DeGregori, PhD, a professor of biochemistry […]

Marine omega-3 supplementation fails to prevent depression

The use of marine omega-3 supplements by adults does not appear to prevent the onset of depression, researchers reported on Dec. 21, 2021 in JAMA/Journal of the American Medical Association. “Among adults aged 50 years or older without clinically relevant depressive symptoms at baseline, treatment with omega-3 supplements compared with placebo yielded mixed results, with a small but statistically significant […]

Fecal transplant discovery could improve care for dangerous infections

Findings suggest way to help patients heal from life-threatening C. difficile. New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine sheds light on why a fecal transplant can benefit patients with dangerous recurrent C. difficile infections — and suggests a way to improve patient outcomes. difficileinfection causes life-threatening diarrhea, and it often takes hold in patients in hospitals and nursing homes […]

Nawazuddin Siddiqui stars in Squid Game’s Dalgona Scene?

As the year 2021 comes to a close, Netflix India released its annual Playback clip which featured many Bollywood celebrities including Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The clip featured popular series and films such as Squid Game, Dhamaka, Money Heist, Sex Education, Lucifer, Red Notice and Stranger Things. New characters were introduced in epic scenes, with special appearances by Shehnaaz Gill, Sonu Sood, […]

Shoaib Malik’s Nephew Scores Triple Century

Muhammad Huraira, the nephew of Shoaib Malik, has become one of the youngest Pakistanis to score a triple century in professional cricket. Huraira, aged 19, became the second-youngest batter to achieve the feat after then 17-year-old, Javed Miandad, and the 18th Pakistani player ever. The young cricketer’s innings of 311 off 343 balls was the 23rd triple-century to occur within […]

FDA approves Tecartus for B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Kite

Kite announced the FDA has granted approval for Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel) for the treatment of adult patients (18 years and older) with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Following FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation and a priority review, Tecartus is the first and only chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy approved for adults (18 years and older) with […]