Kummell's disease is a tough nut to crack, but a new approach is showing promise. Instead of using regular percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP), doctors are trying out PKP with a special mesh to hold bone cement in place. Nine patients with Kummell's disease got this treatment at a spinal surgery departme
Decision-making on whether to intubate patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) is a crucial but debated topic in medicine. Despite the procedure's common usage, there's a surprising lack of solid evidence to guide these choices. To shed light on this, researchers conducted a worldwi
Imagine this: you're at the airport, eager to board your flight and squeeze into that coveted overhead bin space. But whoa, American Airlines has a new trick up their sleeve! They've just rolled out tech that won't let you scan your boarding pass until your group is called. It's all about keeping th
In an unexpected turn of events, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for faking a hate crime in Chicago back in 2019. The court's decision was based on a nonprosecution agreement that Smollett had with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. This agreement
Brenda Bailey, B. C. 's new finance minister, has her work cut out for her. The economy is slowing, trade and immigration policies are uncertain, and prices are still high despite declining inflation. Bailey is tasked with delivering a $1, 000 tax cut per household, which could add $2 billion to the
In a surprising turn of events, former FTX executive Gary Wang won't serve any jail time for his role in the crypto exchange's downfall. On Wednesday, a U. S. district judge sentenced him to three years of unsupervised release and time served for four fraud-related counts. The judge, Lewis Kaplan, p
Imagine this: two crucial undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea got suddenly cut just hours apart. European officials think it’s an act of sabotage, possibly linked to Russia. But US officials suggest it could be an accident, maybe a ship’s anchor dragging the cables. This isn’t the first time
The recent presidential election has sparked debate about the future of criminal justice reform. Some say voters have rejected these changes, pointing to defeats like Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón's loss. But this isn't the full story. Across the U. S. , many prosecutors are still push
Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) is a big deal in countries like Pakistan. It's a serious condition where a person suddenly becomes weak or paralyzed. Early diagnosis is super important because it affects how the disease is managed. A recent study looked into what factors influence the diagnosis of AFP
The new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, a Democrat from Oregon named Ron Wyden, had something to say about the Republican plans. He believes that their idea to cut Medicaid and federal food assistance to pay for tax breaks for the rich is exactly what we can expect from the new Republican
