Traumatic brain injuries can be life-altering, and when surgery is needed, doctors turn to certain medications to help. One of those is dexmedetomidine, often used during craniotomies - that's a surgical procedure to remove a part of the skull to treat brain injuries or trouble. It's a type of sedat
Many older adults wish to spend their last days in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). ICU nurses play a crucial role in providing hospice care, and their views on death greatly impact the quality of end-of-life services they offer. Positive psychology highlights the importance of fostering positive attit
You might think that healthcare professionals would be the first in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine. After all, they're the ones on the frontlines, right? Surprisingly, that's not always the case. In Türkiye, many healthcare workers are hesitant to get vaccinated. This is a big deal because vaccine
Imagine you could make ammonia and long-lasting batteries from something as common as nitrates. That's exactly what scientists have done by creating copper nitride (Cu3N) nanocrystals. The secret lies in a special reaction called nitrate reduction, which involves moving 8 electrons around. This reac
Obesity and diabetes are a big problem for people with less money in the U. S. Doctors are looking at meal replacement (MR) programs to help. These programs might be hard for poor people to use, though. We need to know if they really work and what stops people from sticking with them. Experts are t
When people finish therapy for bulimia-spectrum eating disorders, like bulimia nervosa, they often struggle to keep up the skills they learned. Despite going through an intense treatment called CBT-E, many see their condition worsen again. This is a big problem, and one possible solution is using di
In 2007, a little-seen video of Donald Trump with his then-10-month-old son Barron resurfaced. Trump, a billionaire at the time, was receiving the Hollywood Walk of Fame award. He described baby Barron as "strong, smart, tough, vicious, and violent. " Fast forward to 2024, Barron is now 6 feet 9 inc
Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment without judgment. In the world of health, it's becoming popular to tackle eating problems, like obesity and related eating disorders. Mindful eating is about becoming aware of the physical, mental, and emotional parts of eating. This can be
Ever wondered how to make catalysts that work superfast and can be easily used? Scientists figured out a way by creating tiny silver nanoparticles, called nano-Ag, and placing them in special porous supports called hyper-cross-linked supports (HCP-CC). These supports have lots of tiny holes that mak
Luján, nestled in Argentina, is a prime spiritual destination for believers worldwide. Each year, Buenos Aires' Polish communities host a pilgrimage for Polish Argentines. This fascinating journey has seen a rollercoaster of pilgrim numbers, from 5 million in 2019 to a dramatic drop to 1 million in
