The landscape of academic health economics in the UK has seen a slow but steady shift over the past few decades. The 1970s set the stage for what would become a long journey towards gender equality in this field. At that time, women were a rare sight in academic health economics. The field was domin
Cannabis tops the list of most commonly used substances in Brazil. A recent study dug into the habits of cannabis users and how these habits link to other substance use and potential harm. Researchers looked at data from over 5, 000 people in Sao Paulo. They found four distinct groups of cannabis us
Fluoxetine, a widely used antidepressant, has been under the microscope. Researchers took a deep dive into the FAERS database. This database is a treasure trove of information. It collects reports of side effects from medications used in real-world settings. The goal? To spot any unexpected or harmf
Multiple myeloma is a formidable disease. Even with advanced treatments like CAR T-cell therapy, patients often experience a return of the disease. This is a huge problem. Scientists have been investigating why this happens. They looked at 10 patients who relapsed after receiving GPRC5D CAR T-cell t
Wheat farmers have a new ally in their fight against leaf spot diseases. A clever system has been created to spot three common wheat diseases all at once. These diseases are septoria nodorum blotch, septoria tritici blotch, and tan spot. Each of these diseases is caused by a different fungus: Parast
DC residents should brace for a stormy Sunday. The weather forecast for the day includes strong winds and severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has warned about a hazardous weather outlook for the region. The main threats are strong winds and hail, with the possibility of damaging winds
A powerful storm system is heading towards the East Coast, bringing with it a mix of severe weather conditions. This system has already left a trail of destruction across the Midwest and South, claiming at least 36 lives. The East Coast, particularly the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, is bracin
Deception detection is a big deal in areas like national security, privacy, and courtrooms. It's tough to tell truth from lies because there are so many factors involved. Traditional lie detectors, or polygraphs, have been around for a while but have issues. They are controversial because of scienti
In Vietnam, a unique program called Learning Clubs is making waves. These clubs are all about giving kids a head start in life through early learning. But what makes them special? They're not just about having fun; they're about setting kids up for success in the long run. The big question
In the world of healthcare, doctors and nurses often have questions about medicines and diseases. To help them, pharmaceutical companies create documents called scientific response documents (SRDs). These documents are like cheat sheets that give quick, evidence-based answers. They include backgroun
