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Hindustan Times
07-08-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Oncologist explains different types of lung cancers and which 1 'tends to progress more rapidly than others'
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest mortality rates among both men and women, as per World Health Organisation. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Tanveer Majeed, consultant surgical oncologist, Wockhardt hospitals, Mumbai Central explained the most common types of lung cancer. Also read | Pulmonologist explains 6 surprising habits that can harm your lungs even if you don't smoke Dr Majeed explained that while knowing the types is necessary, being aware of symptoms is equally important.(Unsplash) What is lung cancer? He said, 'Although lung cancer is a heterogeneous group of different histological types of cancers, they are clubbed together as lung cancer, each having a different growth pattern, mode of spread, and treatment options. The two broad types of lung cancer are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). They are named based on the appearance of the cancer cells when viewed under a microscope; each has its own distinct characteristics.' What is non-small cell lung cancer? Non-small cell lung cancer [NSCLC] is the most prevalent lung cancer, accounting for approximately 80–85 percent of all diagnoses, Dr Majeed said. It tends to grow and spread more slowly than small-cell cancer, he added. 'NSCLC has three subtypes – adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. Although smoking is a common risk factor for these cancers, adenocarcinoma in women and squamous cell carcinomas, other factors like radon gas and asbestos exposure can also contribute to NSCLC. Large cell carcinoma, which may occur in any region of the lung, tends to progress more rapidly than other subtypes,' he explained. What is small cell lung cancer? According to Dr Majeed, small cell lung cancer represents approximately 10–15 percent of lung cancers. 'It has a definite link to smoking and is recognised for its rapid growth and rapid metastasis to the rest of the body, especially the adrenals and brain. This makes it more difficult to detect early and more difficult to treat, usually necessitating the use of multiple treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation,' he said. Other types of cancer 'Less frequent are other types of cancers occurring in the lung, for examples, neuroendocrine cancer [NEC] and bronchial carcinoids, of which carcinoids are slow to grow and are not generally associated with smoking. While unusual, these can be effectively treated if caught early,' Dr Majeed said. The doctor added that confirming the type of lung cancer is essential since it will literally determine the treatment and indicate the outcomes (overall and disease-free survival). 'With the advancements in the field of molecular biology, various molecular markers, and next-generation sequencing [NGS], novel therapies such as targeted therapy and immunotherapy have provided more tailored alternatives even in advanced stages of lung cancer,' he said. What else should you know? Dr Majeed explained that while knowing the types of lung cancer is necessary, being aware of symptoms is equally important: 'A persistent cough, chest pain, sudden weight loss, tiredness, or breathlessness should never be neglected. Detection at an early stage makes all the difference in how well the disease can be treated.' He added, 'Lung cancer is an aggressive disease which is treated differently based on various subtypes and presence of various markers. Awareness about the symptoms of lung cancer leads to early detection with a better outcome. Screening methods using low-dose CT scans of the thorax contribute significantly to outcomes.' Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Axios
30-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Charlotte Democrats who voted to weaken carbon goals have history of Duke Energy donations
Two Charlotte Democrats who voted Tuesday to roll back Duke Energy's carbon emissions reduction mandate have accepted thousands in campaign contributions from the utility's political action committee. Why it matters: The override of Gov. Josh Stein's veto of Senate Bill 266 has raised concerns about the influence of corporate and dark money in the legislature. What's inside: " The Power Bill Reduction Act" eliminates an interim goal that requires Charlotte-based Duke Energy to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030, while maintaining a longer-term goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. It would also change how Duke Energy can set its rates and recover costs from its under-construction plants. Zoom in: Supporters say this will give Duke flexibility to meet rising energy demand and save a projected $15 billion over the next two decades. The other side: Critics and some researchers, on the other hand, say it will cost consumers more, while slowing down Duke's transition to clean energy sources at a time of record extreme heat. Catch up quick: Former Sen. Paul Newton, a former Duke Energy executive, helped introduce the bill. Republicans then convinced 11 Democrats in the House and three in the Senate to support it. Earlier this month, Gov. Stein vetoed the bill, citing an independent analysis that showed the changes could cost ratepayers up to $23 billion through 2050 "due to higher fuel costs." Follow the money: Duke Energy's PAC is among the top donors for Mecklenburg County Reps. Nasif Majeed and Carla Cunningham, who both joined Republicans in passing the measure. Neither responded to a request for comment on Tuesday. From Duke Energy's PAC, Majeed received $2,000 in the 2024 race, $500 in 2022 and $1,000 in 2020, according to Follow The Money. The PAC is his sixth biggest contributor. Cunningham has received $19,400 since 2016, including $6,000 for the 2024 campaign, $5,000 for 2022 and $5,400 for 2020. Duke Energy is her fourth-largest donor, per the campaign finance data website. What they're saying: Sustain Charlotte, an environmental advocacy group, called out Majeed and Cunningham in a press release, saying the officials should be held accountable for prioritizing "utility profits over the people they represent." "This vote releases Duke from any legal obligation to reduce climate pollution until 2050, despite overwhelming scientific consensus that we must act much sooner," says Shannon Binns, the group's executive director, who called the vote an "out-of-touch decision," especially during a heat wave in North Carolina, and months after Helene. Between the lines: Majeed and Cunningham are known swing voters, siding with the GOP majority 72% and 79% of the time, respectively. In May, Cunningham was the only Democrat to vote in favor of a bill for tougher immigration rules. Another swing voter, Rep. Shelly Willingham of Edgecombe County, joined in the override. Duke Energy's PAC has contributed $23,000 to his campaigns since the 2018 election, according to Follow The Money. The committee is his second-largest donor. Willingham did not respond to Axios' request for comment. What they're saying: "Policies which build on our state's strong customer protections while helping meet growing energy demands from population growth, business expansion and a resurgence of manufacturing can play a critical role in supporting North Carolina's thriving economy," a Duke Energy spokesperson previously told Axios. Duke Energy has ties to a newly registered nonprofit, "Citizens for NC Jobs," which paid for mailers to constituents in the districts of Democrats who supported the bill, NC Newsline reported. The messages ask the recipients to thank their legislators for their vote "to lower our power costs." The entity launched on Facebook just three days after Senate Bill 266 was presented in March.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta illegally censored Muslim employee's pro-Palestinian posts, lawsuit claims
This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. A Muslim Meta supplier analyst sued the social media giant June 24 for allegedly discriminating against him on the basis of his religious beliefs by reprimanding him and threatening further discipline for comments he posted on employee forums expressing solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. In his complaint, Majeed v. Meta Platforms, Inc., the plaintiff claimed a member of Meta's Internal Community Relations team told him that his comments violated the company's 'community engagement expectations.' He also alleged he was given a verbal warning about the posts and that Meta removed his and other employees' comments protesting Israel's treatment of Palestinians, according to the lawsuit. The plaintiff cited his duty, rooted in the Islamic concept of 'ummah,' a term denoting the global Muslim community, to advocate for other Muslims, particularly in the face of persecution,' per the complaint. Meta censored his religious expressions, but 'it did not discipline non-Muslims for similarly expressive speech about the Black Lives Matter movement, Israel, or Ukraine,' the lawsuit claimed. 'This selective enforcement created a double standard that disproportionately silenced Muslim voices,' the plaintiff said. He alleged disparate-treatment and disparate-impact discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as Texas state law. Workplace fallout over the Israel-Hamas War is an ongoing issue for many employers. In April, after Google fired employees who protested against Project Nimbus, the company's cloud-based computing contract with Israel, the former employees sued Google for violating Title VII and various state and local laws. In 2024, the plaintiffs also filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. In their Title VII suit, the Project Nimbus plaintiffs alleged that Google unlawfully retaliated against them for opposing discriminatory treatment of Palestinian, Arab and Muslim employees. They argued in their NLRB complaint that Google's actions violated the right to advocate for better working conditions. In another case, Ben & Jerry's sued parent company Unilever for allegedly silencing the former's multiple attempts to advocate for Palestinians affected by the war and support a cease-fire. The Vermont-based ice cream maker claimed Unilever's actions breached the parties' contract, which called for Ben & Jerry's to maintain independence over its social mission and branding. Employers should keep in mind that they are generally prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, religion and national origin — all of which can be implicated in a discussion about the Israel-Hamas War — before taking action against someone for speaking out on the conflict, an attorney previously told HR Dive. The same source recommended that employers have a legally sound and practically efficient social media policy while encouraging employees who post about potentially contentious topics to state that they're speaking on behalf of themselves, not the employer. When deciding how to respond to a statement, comment, post or other activity about the war, employers may need to consider the context of what was said or done and whether the employee breached any policy in place at the time, the attorney added. Recommended Reading Health system will pay $50K to settle religious bias charge over denied flu shot exemption Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pahalgam and the exporter of terror
Listen to article Reportedly, 1,600 civilians and security personnel were killed across Pakistan in 2024, and the trend is fiercely continuing in 2025. Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa dominate the terror landscape. We cannot forget the February 2024, ISIS-claimed twin bombings in Pishin District and Killa Saifullah, killing 30 people. Or the August 2024 BLA attacks across Balochistan in a single day resulting in 73 killed. Or, the killing of 21 Jaffar Express hostages at the hands of the BLA militants in March this year. Four days after the Pahalgam tragedy, a BLA attack led to the martyrdom of 10 Pakistan Army personnel in Quetta. Seven more soldiers laid down their lives this month in Kachhi, Balochistan. During the 20 years of the Afghan war, Pakistan saw the worst wave of terrorism ever seen in the world. Fatalities peaked to 11,000 in 2009 alone, and only with a series of stalwart operation by the Pakistan Army was the state able to control and fence this scourge of terror and protect the people and the land. Sadly, as soon as the Afghans allowed the Indians to return to their soil to complete some leftover projects, we see groups like TTP, BLA and ISKP suddenly getting reorganised, restarting a vicious cycle of violence in Balochistan and KP. It's not that Pakistan has not been trying to tell the world that India and its malicious agency RAW are behind all this. The MoFA and the ISPR have continuously been providing evidence regarding Indian hand behind the BLA and TTP terrorism. For instance, the ISPR aired the conversation between a serving Indian major and the terrorist Majeed planning the Jaffar Express hijacking. Pakistan's capture of Kulbhushan Jadhav in 2016 is another irrefutable evidence of their malicious presence on our soil. In November 2023, The Intercept leaked a report claiming that RAW is running assassination plots against Sikh and Kashmiri separatists, both inside Pakistan and abroad. This was a month after Hardeep Nijjar was assassinated in Canada, following which the US and Canada disclosed plots for assassination of more Sikh leaders on their soils. In the same month, eight Indian former naval officers, accused of spying for Israel, were given death penalty in Qatar. It seems that India not only buys weapons from Israel, but also shares ideologies, like the ideology of genocide and apartheid; of death-squads and espionage; of breaking international laws and breaching the sovereignty of other states with impunity; of making all sorts of temporary laws and breaking the constitution every now and then just to kill, abuse, rape and dehumanise their internal or adjacent Muslim populations at will. There is another common trait to be identified, the trait of yelling out the lie, crying full throttle, in national and international media and forms, with so much repetition of false rhetoric — that lies start sounding like truths and truths become the unknown-knowns. Hence wise India has propagated an unceasing campaign of calling Pakistan the hub and exporter of terrorism. In January, The Washington Post published a report detailing an assassination programme executed by RAW to kill about half a dozen individuals in Pakistan from 2021 onwards. Just like Israel goes right inside Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Iran to kill its enemies, not feeling the slightest remorse, like a criminal or a coward, rather being proud of their ignobility. Just like that, Modi, in false pride, in 2016, uttered in his Independence Day speech that "people of Balochistan, Gilgit and PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) have thanked me a lot in past few days, I am grateful to them." Clearly, it is not the people of Balochistan, Gilgit and Azad Kashmir who are thanking the biggest-threat-to-Pakistan; rather it is Indian assets, spies, criminal gangs that India/RAW approaches and engages for terrorist acts, and separatist militant groups that India funds and arms so that they can commit crimes against humanity inside Pakistan, at India's behest, who are thanking Modi. RAW is more than just a Research and Analysis Wing, it has become a wing of assassinations and terrorism. RAW has enabled India to export terror to the four corners of the world. And more, it has made India an expert of false-flag operations. From Mumbai 26/11 to Pulwama to Pahalgam, India makes it happen and before an hour passes, before any evidence-collection or inquiry, it blames Pakistan and starts its aggression. The mere fact that no inquiry is made is a proof of the fact the India knows in advance how it happened and what its next steps will be. It's amazing to imagine what lurks in the top echelons of Indian political and defence framework. No professionalism, no humanism, no rule of law, only barbaric brute sense of hate and vengeance - is that the mere force that drives India — the 1.46 billion people? Perhaps this is the reason why, Indian armed forces have disappointed their people, because India invests more on espionage and covert interventions, and less on professional training and discipline. True that we are in an age of hybrid warfare, but not true that it can replace professional competency and proficiency. News that Israeli experts were assisting the Indian Army in their attacks on Pakistan is a question mark on Indian handicap in fighting a war. You can buy weapons from others but you have to fight it yourself. Israel cannot lend you bravery, they lack it themselves. War is not a viable option between the two nuclear-armed states. Nevertheless, it has given a much-needed case study in 5th Generation Warfare. The advance from 4th to 5th generation warfare was in essence an advance to technological superiority and networking warfare that lead to stealth. Non-kinetic means are employed along with pre-attack pinpointing, jamming and sabotage of enemy's networking nodes, followed by precision targeting. Once the enemy is disoriented by disruption of its communication and compromise of its attack-centres, precision firepower becomes overwhelming. Perhaps that was the critical intelligence JD Vance and Marco Rubio were pointing to; India's networking nodes had been compromised, and it was on the verge of humiliating defeat — ceasefire was the best option. Hats off to Pakistan Army's war-room and to the brave hearts of the PAF, who always put the soil above their souls!
Iraqi News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
The Arab Summit Media Committee Announces the Technical Readiness of the Press Center
Baghdad-INA Haider Majeed, a member of the Arab Summit Media Committee, confirmed on Monday that the press center designated for covering the Arab Summit is fully prepared and fully integrated in all technical aspects. He also indicated that a mechanism has been put in place to receive journalists from foreign and Arab agencies and facilitate their work from the airport to their place of residence. Majeed told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The press center designated for covering the Arab Summit is fully prepared and fully integrated in all technical details. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani visited the center yesterday and reviewed its readiness and everything journalists need. He added, "There are frequent visits from media delegations to the center, including a delegation from the Arab Broadcasting Union, and we will also receive a media delegation from the League of Arab States." He indicated that "the center contains multiple halls and all the supplies journalists need, including screens, photographs and filming locations, in addition to six studios for live broadcasting, which will be available to all media." "There is a strong desire from all media, whether local, Arab, or international, to cover the summit. Many foreign and Arab agencies have arrived over the past two days, and more delegations will arrive in the coming days, with ongoing coordination with local media," Majeed said.
