Blood-contacting medical devices often trigger immune responses, leading to blood clots and cell overgrowth. Creating special textures on these devices to prevent these issues is a major challenge. Scientists have developed a unique titanium surface with tiny bumps and grooves, which are incredibly
Ever wondered how countries around the globe are tackling oral and oropharyngeal cancer? A recent look into national and subnational plans from all World Health Organization Member States gives us some insights. As of March 2023, out of 194 countries, only a few had specific subnational plans, resul
Get ready for a high-energy showdown! Lakeland High School and Sandpoint High School are gearing up for the annual Battle for the Paddle. This isn't your typical competition; it's a mix of spirit, sports, and community service. The event kicks off on Friday at Sandpoint High, with basketball and wre
Imagine this: you take a new medicine, but instead of feeling better, you experience some unexpected side effects. These are called adverse medicine events (AMEs). Believe it or not, up to 70% of these events go unreported, meaning health professionals don't know about them. Only a tiny fraction, ar
Did you know that what you eat can play a big role in whether you get type 2 diabetes? A research study in Tehran, called the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study, took a closer look at this. They created a new way to measure how good your diet is, called the Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS). This score i
Did you know that liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is on the rise worldwide? This isn't just because of old risks like viruses and toxins. New factors like metabolic diseases and air pollution are also playing a big role. We need to tackle these issues differently if we wan
Imagine a day in LA. It's unusually dry, and the winds are insane. That was the recipe for the recent wildfires. The city hasn't seen much rain, creating lots of fuel for fires. Then, strong winds rushed in, spreading the flames lightning-fast. Meteorologists warned about these winds, but what made
Have you ever wondered how doctors evaluate the severity of complications after surgery? One way they do this is by using the Clavien-Dindo (C-D) classification system. But how well can an algorithm, like a computer program, do this job? Researchers have been testing an algorithm to see if it can au
In the sun-baked Upper West region of Ghana, a battle against malaria is being fought. One weapon is Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC), a strategy that hands out antimalarial drugs to kids during the rainy season. But how do the people caring for those kids feel about it? That's what researcher
When Carrie Underwood, a country music superstar, agreed to sing "America the Beautiful" at Donald Trump's inauguration, she sparked a lot of debate online. Many people were upset, but other celebrities came to her defense. Country singer John Rich was one of them. He praised Underwood on social med
