The U. S. Department of Education has spent over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021. Researchers found that $490 million went to DEI hiring, $343 million to DEI programming, and $170 million to DEI-related mental health services. This spending has benefited u
Ever considered how doctors make critical decisions? There's a cool tool called a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) that assists with treatment choices, diagnoses, and even lab tests. Yet, doctors in Palestinian hospitals aren't really using it. This issue isn't isolated to just Palestine; it'
You might have heard that the United States spends more on healthcare than any other country. But why is that? Let's dive into this complicated topic. After the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, people started talking about American healthcare and its high costs. The suspected shoote
San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo made a strong debut last week, scoring two touchdowns against the Bears. However, his impressive performance was cut short by a foot injury late in the game. Guerendo missed practice on Monday and Tuesday, but he returned on Wednesday with limited part
Pamela Anderson, the 57-year-old actress, never imagined her decision to go makeup-free would make such a splash. In a chat with Entertainment Tonight, she revealed that ditching makeup was initially a private experiment. "I just wanted to remember who I was, " she said, adding that she's spent her
Healthcare costs and outcomes can vary greatly between men and women. That's why it's crucial for economists to consider sex and gender when evaluating medical interventions. Current methods often miss these crucial differences, leading to unfair resource allocation. Women might face higher costs an
Imagine this: a 27-year-old from California is surprised to find "dirty sodas" on a menu in Las Vegas. What's even more surprising? Her 19-year-old cousin from the UK knows what it is, thanks to a hit Hulu show called "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. " This show follows eight young Mormon women in
On Wednesday, the House passed the yearly defense policy bill — the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — with a bipartisan vote of 281-140. The bill, worth $883. 7 billion, includes a pay raise for military members and controversial amendments. One hotly debated provision restricts healthcare
Renowned director Ridley Scott recently hinted at an interesting development in his upcoming projects. During a chat with fellow filmmaker Christopher Nolan after a screening of Gladiator II, Scott shared that his next movie, The Dog Stars, might not feature Paul Mescal due to a scheduling conflict.
B-cell cancers are different. They develop slowly, which makes testing new treatments challenging. Researchers often use substitutes, known as surrogate endpoints, to speed up trials. But these shortcuts must be reliable for each type of disease and therapy. Let's explore how scientists ensure these
