Born in Philadelphia, basketball star De’Andre Hunter has a story that goes beyond the court. Growing up in the Lawncrest neighborhood of Northeast Philly, he showed early promise. By his junior year at Friends’ Central School, he was averaging 21. 6 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists per game, earn
You might think prisons are filled with young folks, but you'd be wrong. The number of older adults in long-term correctional facilities has been rising fast. Scientists are scratching their heads because they don't have enough long-term data to understand how these seniors are faring physically and
Tracheostomies are a common procedure for trauma patients who require long-term ventilation due to respiratory failure or airway issues. While they offer benefits like reduced need for sedation and easier care, they also come with certain risks. This study dives into the uncertain aspects of when, h
Inclisiran, a drug designed to reduce lipoprotein cholesterol levels and minimize cardiovascular disease risk, is currently under scrutiny for its adverse effects. Researchers have dived into the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System to examine real-world data on inclisiran's potential dangers. This
You might think of your knee as a simple hinge, but it's actually a complex machine. When things go wrong, like when the patella (kneecap) doesn't sit right, it's called patellofemoral instability. This can happen because of an issue called high-grade trochlear dysplasia. A surgery called trochleopl
The Philadelphia Eagles are in a tough spot after their recent game. Quarterback Jalen Hurts was forced to leave early due to a concussion, leaving his availability for future games, including the Super Bowl, uncertain. Without Hurts, the team's defense struggled, allowing multiple touchdowns. Rooki
If a child has been on a ventilator for a long time, should doctors check their airways for any issues? A team of researchers suggested using a thin, flexible camera tube, known as endoscopy, to look inside the airways of kids who've had long-term breathing support. This isn't about spotting immedia
Great news for Pittsburgh Steelers fans! After a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, star receiver George Pickens is all set to make a comeback. He's been declared fit to play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. Pickens has been a standout player for the Steelers this season,
In the world of vaccines, spotting side effects early is crucial. Traditional methods take a while before we see any data. With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out globally, people are talking about their experiences online. That's where our team comes in. We're using a smart tool to monitor social media
Imagine having liquid in both lungs, but each side has a totally different story to tell. That's exactly what happened to a 53-year-old woman with breast cancer. She had an exudative effusion—thick and protein-rich fluid—in her right lung. The cause? It was tied to her breast cancer. On the left sid
