Global Intelligence Database
A major analysis of 37 clinical trials reveals there is no single best treatment for a common form of lung cancer. The most effective therapy depends on a patient’s unique characteristics, such as age, gender, and the cancer's specific genetic mutation.
By Mei, Wang, Zhou
Restoration projects often plant seagrass to capture carbon, but the ideal planting density has been unclear. A new study reveals a specific 'Goldilocks' zone—between 113 and 118 shoots per square metre—that maximises the burial of organic carbon in sediment.
By Ren, Liu, Luo, Ewers Lewis, Liang, Zhang, Jiang, Wu, Huang, Macreadie
A massive analysis of over 8,000 patients suggests that hitting early rheumatoid arthritis with aggressive combination therapies offers the best chance of remission, though the balance between potency and safety remains delicate.
By Xu, Li, Ding, Zhan, Liu, Liang, Niu, Luo, Hu, He, Chen, Wang, Fang
In wealthy nations, therapeutic cooling saves oxygen-starved newborns, but this high-tech intervention often fails in low-resource settings. A new review suggests accessible drugs like magnesium sulphate and melatonin could serve as vital, life-saving alternatives where infrastructure is scarce.
By Ayeni, Abdullahi, Isah, Ayamolowo, Adeyemi, Oladimeji, Ahwinahwi, Chukwuike, Okeke, Abodunrin, Akinsolu, Sobande