Hospital pharmacists play a vital role in keeping patients safe from harmful drug reactions. But what exactly do they do? They help prevent and reduce the chances of a prescribing cascade. This is where a new medicine is given to fix a problem caused by a previous medicine. The issue is that the
So, there was supposed to be a big vaccine meeting next week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a group called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). They meet three times a year to talk about new or updated vaccines. This time, it was the first meeting since
Imagine growing up in a world where danger seems to lurk around every corner. This is the reality for many children facing adversity. But how does this early exposure shape the way we react to threats as adults? A recent study shed some light on this question. The study looked at how 1, 402
In the vast expanse of space, a new frontier is emerging. A startup named Karman+ is aiming to build autonomous spacecraft that can travel to asteroids, mine them, and extract valuable resources. The goal is to use the extracted water to refuel space tugs and extend the life of aging satellites. Th
In a lively gathering at a senior center, a group of seniors shared their unique perspectives on love and dating. These seniors, with a combined age of over 400 years, had some unexpected advice to offer. Tony Parish, a lively 86-year-old, believes that the key to a successful date is a tr
Cancer is a tough battle, and making decisions about treatment can be overwhelming. Imagine having a friend who can guide you through the process, explain your options, and help you understand what's going on. That's basically what web-based educational tools and decision aids are for patients with
The way we grow up can have a big impact on how we handle life's challenges when we're older. This is what a recent study found out. Researchers looked at people born between 1934 and 1944. They wanted to see if tough times in childhood and the atmosphere at home affected how well these people could
Google recently sent out a newsletter to its Gemini Advanced subscribers, hinting at exciting developments in the coming months. The subscription, priced at $19. 99 per month, is being promoted as a "pass to Google's next-gen AI. " This suggests that the updates might not be limited to just the Ge
North Texas residents might face a slippery situation on Tuesday. The weather service predicts light freezing rain in the afternoon and evening. This could make roads especially tricky, particularly around 6 p. m. in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The good news? The ice buildup isn't expected
Drinking alcohol can lead to cancer. This isn't new information, but a recent advisory from the Surgeon General has shed more light on the issue. The advisory highlights that alcohol is linked to several types of cancer, including mouth, throat, voice box, esophagus, breast, liver, and colon. This i
