Since 2007, PCI had been widely accepted as the standard of care for people with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), an uncommon and aggressive form of lung cancer. In 2017, doubt was cast about the value of the procedure when studies published in Lancet Oncology concluded that PCI did nothing to improve survival times in people with extensive-stage SCLC, an advanced form of SCLC. Although prophylactic cranial irradiation is still used successfully in people with limited-stage SCLC, its use has dropped off significantly in recent years....

Similar bills by other GOP-led states have mostly been prevented from becoming law by federal courts, which could be the case here even if Abbott signs it. The bill prevents state officials from enforcing the abortion ban after six weeks but allows for U.S. citizens, even those not residing in Texas, to sue those who help women who do so. “The Texas Heartbeat Act is novel in approach, allowing for citizens to hold abortionists accountable through private lawsuits,” said Rebecca Parma, a senior legislative associate for the pro-life group Texas Right to Life....

The way we can tell that an arm is raised above our head, even when our eyes are closed, is an example of proprioception. Other examples may include your ability to sense the surface you are standing upon, even when you are not looking at the surface. If you are walking along the sidewalk and then turn to walk upon a grassy surface, your body knows how to adjust to the change in surface because of proprioception....

Prosecutor Bed-Ford Claude asked officials to prevent Henry from leaving the country. The order was filed the same day Claude asked Henry to meet and explain why a primary suspect in President Jovenel Moïse’s killing made calls to the prime minister twice in the hours leading up to the assassination. “There are enough compromising elements … to prosecute Henry and ask for his outright indictment,” Claude wrote in the order....

The Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade police blocked the Palmetto Expressway northbound traffic on Tuesday afternoon as supporters rallying for protesters in Cuba halted traffic further south. Local Fox affiliate WSVN showed footage from the Florida Department of Transportation’s Traffic Cam on Twitter. The video showed the road closure and marching from various angles. The station also wrote in its tweet: “The Palmetto Expressway (SR-826) has been shut down in both directions near Coral Way and SW 32nd Street as protestors voicing their support for the people of Cuba went onto the expressway....

While the FDA has been quick to approve testing procedures for coronavirus and place potential therapeutics into clinical trials, advocates say the same is not true of medications for ALS. Currently, only four drugs have been approved for ALS treatment by the FDA. One therapeutic has been undergoing clinical trials for nearly ten years. “The FDA, believe it or not, currently treats ALS the exact same way it would treat a non-terminal disease like erectile dysfunction [or] arthritis,” ALS patient and advocate Mike Henson told Florida station WPEC....

McInnes, who left the far-right group in 2018, was seen talking to unidentified people off camera during Thursday’s live broadcast on his Censored.TV show before getting up and leaving, apparently to go with whoever was speaking to him off-screen. “We’re shooting a show, can we do this another time?” McIness asked. “Alright I’m happy to do that, I’ll go get a lawyer and we will sit down and have a conversation, we’ll schedule a meeting....

The former President was acquitted for a second time on Saturday when only 7 Republicans joined Democrats, falling well short of the 67 Senators needed to convict him. Following the conclusion of the impeachment trial, Trump defiantly declared he was not going away and would soon reveal information about the future of the MAGA [Make America Great Again] movement. In a statement, he said: “Our historic, patriotic and beautiful movement to Make America Great Again has only just begun....

Newegg and GameStop both restocked their supplies on Tuesday, but Sony’s next-gen console quickly sold out. The good news for gamers is that there are several reports of impending restocks at Best Buy and Target. As ever, however, rumors have to be taken with a pinch of salt. Antonline PS5 Restock The PlayStation 5 is still out of stock at Antonline, which sold out of bundles last week. The retailer has tended to announce its restocks on Twitter, so gamers should monitor its social media channels for updates....

In February, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be taking on YouTube star Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match. Paul, who is 0-1 as a professional boxer after a loss to KSI, is continuing his boxing career against arguably the greatest boxer of all time. Mayweather boasts an impressive 50-0 professional record with 27 career knockouts. Logan Paul and his brother Jake have been engaging in celebrity-like fights, although to this point, neither one of them has taken on an actual boxer....

This medication can potentially induce severe, even fatal, breathing issues. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you have slow, shallow, or difficulty breathing. Avoid alcohol-containing products, as dangerous and possibly fatal effects, may occur. Oxycodone works by preventing pain signals from reaching the brain through the nerves. Acetaminophen relieves pain by stopping the body from making a natural chemical in the body that causes inflammation. It also lowers fever by affecting the hypothalamus region or heat-regulating center of the brain, which controls temperature....

While attending the NFL owners meetings in Boca Raton, Fla., the Bills general manager on Monday discussed whether the veteran wide receiver will return after being sidelined by knee and hip injuries last season. Although nothing has been decided, Whaley believes Harvin will play. He expects a definitive decision in the next two weeks. “The last thing I heard, (Bills vice president of football operations) Jim Overdorf talked to his agent and hopefully he’s going to make a decision in the next week or two of if he’s going to play, and if he’s going play, if he’s coming back to us,” Whaley said, via The Buffalo News....

Perfectionism is a personality trait, not a mental health condition. However, people who exhibit perfectionistic traits are more likely to develop certain mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Learn more about perfectionism, including the definition, causes, types, and coping methods. Definition of Perfectionism Perfectionism is a personality trait that is characterized by a tendency to set extremely high, rigid, or “flawless” goals and place excessive demands on oneself and others....

You can get some reassurance by realizing that personality changes sometimes happen after a stroke. It helps explain why you or your loved one might be acting a little differently. Acknowledging personality changes can be a huge step in changing unwanted behavior. With that knowledge, you can work towards getting back some of the personality traits that make you feel more like “you.” This article gives an overview of some common personality changes after a stroke....

Pertussis is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis and is spread through the air by coughing or sneezing. The bacteria attach themselves to the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat) and release toxins that damage the airways. For this reason, coughing fits may go on for several weeks even after someone stops being contagious, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the “100-day cough.” While pertussis can be fatal in babies less than 1 year old, it usually causes only mild illness without serious complications in older children and adults, making it easy to overlook or misdiagnose....

A $5,000 reward has been issued by the Humane Society of the United States, while the Neosho Police Department confirmed this week its total had been raised from $1,000 to $3,000. Officials hope the $8,000 will help to surface information about the “cruel and thoughtless torture.” For investigators, the case has been a gruesome one. It all started last Monday, when officers in Newton County responded to an area of Greenwood Boulevard after receiving a call about suspected animal abuse....

Udvar-Hazy’s dog Willow had quite a following on Instagram when she unexpectedly died. But the account, @WanderwithWillow, is still very much active, except now Udvar-Hazy posts pictures of her pup Phoenix. Phoenix, a two-year-old wolf-dog hybrid, is Willow’s clone. Udvar-Hazy contacted the same company that famously cloned Barbra Streisand’s dog Samantha in 2018, ViaGen Pets. The Texas-based company launched in 2016 and utilizes the original pet’s cells to create an embryo which is then transferred to a surrogate mother....

The CDC announced on Tuesday that it was launching an investigation into the recent salmonella outbreak that, according to the CDC, has infected at least 44 people with salmonella. “The true number of sick people in an outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for salmonella,” the CDC said....

The figures—gathered daily by 7 News and Emerson College Polling—showed that Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders maintains a healthy lead in the state where he won more than 60 percent of votes in the 2016 contest. On Wednesday, 38-year-old Buttegieg closed the gap by four points from Tuesday, a overall nine-point boost for the candidate since Monday. Sanders’ support dropped one point from Tuesday to Wednesday. Wednesday’s figures put Sanders at 31 percent, Buttigieg at 21 percent, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen....

Beginning in July, King will exclusively write his Monday Morning Quarterback column for NBCSports.com. He’ll appear on NBC’s “Football Night in America” Sunday night pregame show and NBC Sports Radio’s “PFT Live with Mike Florio.” “As one of the best NFL reporters in history, Peter’s information, storytelling, and analysis make us better across the board,” Sam Flood, executive producer and president, production, for NBC Sports and NBCSN, said in a statement....