Rotator cuff repair, a common outpatient surgery, can put a real dent in healthcare budgets. To better understand these costs, a recent study used a method called time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC). This approach helps healthcare systems make smart decisions about where to trim costs. The st
Scientists are looking into how tiny patterns on copper surfaces can make them even better at killing bacteria. They've found that by creating specific patterns on copper, they can control how bacteria stick to the surface and how well the copper kills them. This could lead to better ways to fight a
Saccocalyx satureioides, a plant native to Algeria, has been studied for its health benefits. Researchers found that the plant's extracts contain high levels of polyphenols, ranging from 170. 47 to 285. 56 micrograms of gallic acid equivalents (GAEs) per milligram of extract. It also showed strong a
In the small town of Huitzilac, located in Mexico's Morelos state, fear has become a daily companion. This town, known for its collective management of local resources like forests, has been caught in the crossfire of competing criminal groups. Recently, five people were gunned down on the town's ma
Ever thought of trying lip balm that tastes like your favorite gas station snacks? Kwik Trip has just released a set of four uniquely flavored lip balms, and we're here to give you the scoop. The flavors are inspired by some of Kwik Trip's most popular items: Glazers Donuts, Cafe Karuba coffee, Natu
In the streets of St. Paul, a dangerous chase unfolded as a man with a violent past took aim at an officer. The suspect, 27-year-old Samuel Flowers, had been released from prison and was out on bail for a weapons case. He was spotted by an officer on DUI patrol and attempted to flee after a traffic
Imagine you're trying to solve a bunch of math problems where you need to find the best solutions. A clever way to do this is by using something called a neural network. This isn't just any old math trick; it's like having a smart assistant that learns from your past mistakes. By giving the network
Predicting stock prices is like trying to read the future, and it's a tough challenge for researchers. One popular tool is the long short-term memory neural network (LSTM), which can handle long-term patterns in stock data. But tuning LSTM's settings manually can be tricky and affect how well it wor
A recently released report from special counsel Jack Smith details former President Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. The report, spanning over 130 pages, describes how Trump tried to subvert the election results through various illegal means when it became clea
Last month, a teenager in Canada made headlines when she fought for her life due to a severe bird flu infection. Her symptoms started with pink eye and a fever, and she initially tested positive for influenza A. Further testing revealed she had the H5N1 virus, which is bird flu. Bird flu is caused b
