Remember those pesky pneumococcal outbreaks Only here apparently. Streptococcus pneumoniae. Differentiating much like first appearing in adults, Then children. These germs have some 90 odd serotypes, each having pretty much universality in majorities of problematic infections. Especially in adults
In the fourth quarter of 2024, a big Swiss drug maker, Novartis, beat expectations but missed its own yearly goals. It announced a huge 16% jump in net sales. That's $13. 2 billion, way more than the estimated $12. 795 billion. The company's adjusted core operating income also surpassed expectation
Ever wondered what makes real estate professionals switch to blockchain technology? A recent study in China looked into this, surveying 311 buyers and sellers. They found that how useful and easy-to-use blockchain seems, plus concerns about data privacy, really matter. Also, if blockchain fits well
Buffalo and Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball teams battled it out in a double overtime game on Wednesday. The original game was planned for Tuesday but was rescheduled. The final score was 90-87 in favor of Buffalo. Over in the hockey rink, Cathedral crushed Princeton with a 7-5 win. John Hirschfeld
UConn's basketball coach, Dan Hurley, is known for his intense sideline behavior, and he took things to a new level during a recent game against Butler. With less than three minutes left in the first half, a defensive rebound turned into a turnover for the Huskies. Frustrated, Hurley confronted refe
The Buffalo Bills have secured their spot in the AFC Championship Game after a gripping 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. This win comes despite the Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson, a likely MVP winner, struggling with turnovers. Jackson threw two interceptions and fumbled the ball, leading
Imagine this: you walk into your doctor's office, not just for a check-up, but with a piece of paper in hand. It's your genetic test results, ordered directly from a company online. This is happening more often as people seek to understand their health through direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmacogenomi
Imagine you're job hunting. You might think sending out lots of resumes is the key. But hold on! Researchers from Harvard say that's not how successful job seekers do it. They found that talking to people in the field, or networking, is what really helps you find the right job. This isn't just about
Let's talk about the playoffs! The Baltimore Ravens, who are on the road, have become the favorites to win against the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round. When the matchup was first set, the Bills were the home favorites. But as more people bet on the Ravens, the line has changed, making Baltimor
Ever wondered what happens when you watch or listen to content from people who speak differently than you? It turns out, this can actually lead to a more positive attitude. Previous research shows that people often connect with others by using a similar language style, like the same rate of articles
