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Image credit: Konstantin Yuganov | stock.adobe.comThe prognosis of breast cancer can be assessed through imaging, and because of its convenience and non-invasiveness, ultrasounds have become the most common diagnosis and screening method. Nomograms can predict the survival outcome of breast cancer and can provide additional value for individualized diagnosis and treatment. To assist with clinical prediction of disease recurrence, the authors of a Cancer Medicine study use investigational nomograms for hormone receptor (HR)-negative (HR-)/HER2-positive (HER2+) and HR+/HER2+ breast cancers that identify recurrence-related ultrasound and clinicopathological characteristics.For this study, 570 patients diagnosed with either HR-/HER2+ or HR+/HER2+ breast cancer between January…
In a poignant scene, the two sisters visibly emotional as the interview airsIn the new royal drama A Very Royal Scandal, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are depicted in tears as they watch Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 Newsnight interview. The series, starring Michael Sheen as the Duke of York, illustrates how his daughters reacted to the career-ending broadcast. Honor Swinton Byrne portrays Princess Beatrice, while Sofia Oxenham plays Princess Eugenie. In a poignant scene, the two sisters are shown sitting together on a sofa, visibly emotional as the interview airs. While the show is largely based on real events, some moments have…
Apple on September 16 released macOS Sequoia, the latest version of the company’s Mac operating system. macOS Sequoia introduces interactive iPhone Mirroring, easier window tiling, a new Passwords app, and updated capabilities across the platform. In this article, we’ve selected 50 new features and lesser-known changes that are worth checking out if you’re upgrading. What do you think of macOS Sequoia so far? Let us know in the comments. 1. Distraction Control If you are tired of pop-ups and banners interrupting your web browsing experience, it’s worth getting to know Distraction Control, a new Safari feature that helps you focus…
SME South Africa is excited for the Next Gen awards as this platform recognises excellence in marketing and business. Finalists in four categories, the leading business resource platform believes that participating in awards is an opportunity to drive innovation on a local digital publishing stage.“The Next Gen awards are the most reputable industry awards in South Africa,” says Mr Velly Bosega, CEO of Oak Ventures (SME South Africa) at the news that the publisher has been named the finalist in four categories at the 2024 Next Gen Awards.“There are only a few awards in South Africa that recognise publishers’ and…
It added that he was “surrounded by his family, closest friends and his lifelong comrades in the liberation struggle when he passed away in the early hours this morning”.He is credited with turning around the national tax agency – the South African Revenue Service – and making it a credible and effective institution between 1999 to 2009.Gordhan was then finance minister until 2014 and was seen as a competent safe pair of hands, who encouraged stability and discipline at the treasury. He returned to the job the following year after the debacle when President Jacob Zuma appointed the relatively unknown…
The Israeli intelligence operation against Hezbollah, which saw thousands of booby-trapped pagers, walkie-talkies and other electronic devices exploding by remote control, will significantly damage the ability of the Lebanese terror group to fight against Israel, experts told The Post. But the question remains: Why would Israel order the blasts now? One answer could lie in the north of the Jewish state, where Hezbollah has been launching near-daily airstrikes — starting almost immediately after Hamas’ horrific Oct. 7 attack on Israeli civilians, said Nicolas Carl, research manager for the American Enterprise Institute’s Critical Threats Project. A person on a stretcher being…
Tshwane, South Africa, 19 September 2024 -Paramount Land Systems, a subsidiary of Paramount South Africa, has announced the launch of its long wheel base variant of its Maatla Protected Vehicle (LPV) for the border security requirements of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), during the African Aerospace & Defence Exhibition 2024 (AAD), held at Waterkloof Airforce Base, in Tshwane. The new variant of the Maatla has been designed and developed in response to the South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF) requirements for border patrol missions and counter-insurgency operations, accommodating up to 12 personnel, in a 2+10 configuration due to…
[imagesource:flickr] Homeowners and would-be buyers can breathe a sigh of relief as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is widely expected to cut interest rates today. The SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, taking the repo rate down from its 15-year high of 8.25%. The decision follows an improvement in the inflation outlook. Headline inflation dropped to 4.4% in August, which is below the SARB’s target of 4.5%. With the rand also performing slightly better against the dollar, and foreign investors throwing money into South African bonds, it seems our too-long…
The SARB said on Thursday that it thought progress bringing down inflation would be sustained, “with inflation contained below the 4.5% midpoint of our range through to the end of the forecast horizon, in 2026”. On inflation expectations the bank noted they were slowly moving in the right direction, as shown in a recent quarterly survey. This article was originally published by a www.cnbcafrica.com . Read the Original article here. .
Following the announcement of Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies team to face the All Blacks, we select our winners and losers. Australia head into the first Bledisloe Cup Test of 2024 off the back of a humiliating 67-27 defeat to Argentina and Schmidt has responded to that loss making wholesale changes with several players back from injury. The Wallabies have not won the Bledisloe Cup since 2002 and will need to claim back-to-back victories over New Zealand to get their hands on the trophy for the first time in over two decades. The clash also doubles up as the first of two…