Neurosurgery residency programs are often seen as the gold standard for specialized medical training, but how do they highlight their efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion, commonly known as DEI. This was the main question that got many people thinking. For many, the internet is a go-to for i
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 Chicago, women entrepreneurs are reshaping the fitness industry by focusing on community support instead of rivalry. They are proving that success doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. Sweat Sessions Studio, for example, is a shining example of this collaborative spirit. Founded by Aubre Winters-C
The adult patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) requires that type with specific medical attention. For these patients , intensive chemotherapy is a big check in the treatment process. Many hospitals are not properly equipped to handle these hour long procedures. Thus, a patient's survival rate
Cells are busy places. They need to keep their proteins in order which means fixing or removing the damaged ones and ensuring the healthy ones continue to do what they need to for the cell to live. This is done by a process known as protein homeostasis. When something goes wrong, proteins collect da
Imagine a product used by professionals to create iconic movie characters like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Geisha. RCMA Makeup is a big deal in the make-up and hair styling world. Next month, the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild will celebrate RCMA Makeup by giving them the 2025 Vanguard Award
So, you know how the ends of your shoelaces don't untangle easily? Telomeres are like the protective caps on the ends of plant chromosomes. These caps keep the genome stable, which is super important for the plant's health. To do this job, telomerase comes into play, a fancy word for an enzyme compl
Across the United States, the future of brain surgery depends on policy making. Among many, there is a female pioneer who got the attention of everyone in the field. In 2022, a leader rose to the head of American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Ann R. Stroink is an embodiment of lead
The Trump Administration has taken dramatic steps to transform the upper ranks of the FBI, making the agency seem more like a revolving door than a stable institution. Avalanches of discord have been swirling around the FBI lately, but this time the storms are political rather than legal.
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
