When a person experiences severe acute pancreatitis, it becomes a challenging health condition. This illness often involves multiple organ failures and high rates of infections, leaving patients at risk for serious complications. While early enteral nutrition (feeding through the gut) is typically t
Baltimore Ravens have parted ways with wide receiver Diontae Johnson, ending his brief and tumultuous tenure with the team. Johnson, traded from the Carolina Panthers in October, made little impact on the field. In four games, he caught just one pass for six yards and was suspended for refusing to e
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow. One of the main culprits behind AML is a gene called FLT3. When this gene gets messed up, it can make the cancer grow faster. Scientists have been trying to find ways to stop FLT3 from helping the cancer. In search
Ever wondered why some small hospitals face bigger financial challenges than their larger counterparts? Let's dive into the world of Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and other acute care hospitals to find out. CAHs, as the name suggests, are crucial for rural communities. They're small, usually wit
North Idaho College has made a tough decision to trim its athletics budget by $1. 8 million over the next two years. The college, which recently rejoined the National Junior College Athletic Association, saw its athletics budget balloon due to decisions made by former trustees. These included coveri
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) badly affects a person's quality of life and can lead to pulmonary hypertension (PH). Scientists often use lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce ARDS in mice. This helps them study how ARDS can disrupt the lungs and cause inflammation. Researchers wanted to se
Imagine this: Oklahoma is gearing up for the nation's 25th and final execution of 2024. The man in question, Kevin Ray Underwood, is set to die by lethal injection on his 45th birthday. His crime? Killing a 10-year-old girl named Jamie Rose Bolin back in 2006, driven by a dark cannibalistic fantasy.
Ever wondered how snoring affects kids? It turns out, mild sleep-disordered breathing (mSDB) can cause real problems. Research shows it's linked to both behavior issues and a lower quality of life (QOL). But there's more to explore. How do symptoms and daily life impact a child's ability to think an
The Federal Reserve wrapped up its rate cuts for 2024 with a final adjustment at its meeting on Wednesday. Interestingly, they scaled back their expectations for rate reductions in 2025 by two, as inflation remains persistent and the economy stays robust. Just a couple of years ago, the situation w
A group of Texas legislators from both parties has issued a new request for death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify in person about his case. This comes after an earlier request delayed his execution, which was set to be the first in the country related to a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis. The H
