Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is widely used in cancer care in China as an integral part of treatment. This study aimed to understand the motivations of cancer patients in China for adopting TCM in their treatment and to examine their communication with oncologists. Gaining insights into these factors can enhance culturally sensitive, patient-centered oncology care.

Each year, more than 11 million people worldwide suffer serious life-changing burns, affecting both adults and children.  The largest-ever project of its kind — the Priorities in Global Burns Research partnership, led by the University of Bristol — has identified the top 10 priorities in burns care research from 88 countries. The findings are published today [23 April] in The Lancet Global Health. 

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents the most prevalent malignancy in Egypt and globally. However, non-invasive diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers for early detection of HCC are still lacking. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are one of the promising biomarkers. They are considered stable, long-stranded non-coding RNAs in a sealed circular form held together by covalent bonds. circRNAs have been observed in several genetic studies to play a vital role in the initiation and progression of malignancy. Our current cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the potential role of serum-derived hsa_circ_101555 as a diagnostic biomarker for HCC, in addition to comparing its prognostic significance and predicting the response to therapy.

A new study by researchers at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine has found that Haitian immigrants who arrived in the U.S. in 2021 or later were more likely to experience high blood pressure during pregnancy and financial difficulties after giving birth compared to those who immigrated earlier, potentially increasing their risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Caring for an aging parent is one of life’s most meaningful — and challenging — experiences. For adults who grew up as only children, that task often comes without support. No siblings to share the stress, split costs or take turns during long nights — just one person carrying the entire load.

And it’s a growing issue. Single-child families are becoming more common in the United States, increasing from about 10% to 20% in recent decades. This means more aging parents will be relying on just one adult child for care.

Now, research from the University of Missouri confirms what many adult only children have long felt: Caregiving is hard — and it’s even harder when you’re doing it alone.