IONA

Advertisement
Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Teaming Up: How Patient Input Shapes NHS Wales Research

Imagine a room filled with healthcare experts, academics, and real patients, all brainstorming together. That's exactly what happened in NHS Wales. This bunch, known as a professional advisory group, was set up to help with a study on patient empowerment tools. The idea was to make patient care even

reading time less than a minute
Dec 02 2024SCIENCE

Manganese's Surprising Twist in Unlocking Hydrogen

Ever wondered how tiny metal fragments can transform simple molecules? Researchers have recently uncovered a fascinating secret about manganese in a chemical reaction called acceptorless dehydrogenation. This reaction is like a dance where molecules give up their hydrogen atoms without any outside h

reading time less than a minute
Dec 02 2024HEALTH

Kenya's First National Workshop on Health Regulations and Veterinary Services

In Kenya, a significant event took place recently: the country's first national workshop on the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. The focus was on evaluating how well the Veterinary Services Pathway is working. This workshop was a big deal because it's all about making sure Kenya is ready

reading time less than a minute
Dec 02 2024SPORTS

Uncovering Cade Cunningham: A Look at His Family, Background, and Basketball Journey

Cade Cunningham, the Pistons' star, has been making waves in the NBA. Born into a sporty family, his parents, Carrie and Keith, were both athletes. Carrie was a tennis pro, while Keith played football at Texas Tech. Unfortunately, Keith's sports career ended early due to an accident. Cade, now 23, i

reading time less than a minute
Dec 01 2024ENVIRONMENT

Radar's Surprise: Birds on the Weather Map

Ever wondered how we keep track of the weather? Radar is the secret! This clever tool started way back in the 1800s and was first used by the military to spot enemy planes during World War II. But guess what? It turns out radar can also spot weather patterns. Fast forward to today, and we use it all

reading time less than a minute
Dec 01 2024HEALTH

The Price Tag of Recovery: How Stroke's Impact Varies

Imagine you've just had a stroke. Now, let's talk about the money side of things. This study looked at how much it costs society in the first year after a stroke, based on how well the person can function. First, let's be clear: a stroke is no joke. It can leave you struggling to do basic tasks or

reading time less than a minute
Dec 01 2024SPORTS

Discovering Ryggs Johnston: A Golfer's Rise to Stardom

Have you heard of Ryggs Johnston? He's not your average 20-year-old. Growing up in Libby, Montana, he started swinging a plastic golf club at just two years old. That early start has definitely paid off! Ryggs was born on May 21, 2000. His dad, Doug Johnston, was a college athlete and has been a bi

reading time less than a minute
Dec 01 2024POLITICS

International Court Arrests: What Does This Mean for the US?

Imagine this: an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This isn't just a big deal in Israel, but it also raises some questions here in the United States. The court thinks Israel might have done something wrong in the Gaza Strip, like usi

reading time less than a minute
Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Helping Stroke Survivors Get Back to Work: A Comparison Study

Stroke survivors often struggle to return to work, with only about half managing to do so. But how can we best support them? A recent study compared early vocational rehabilitation with the usual care to see what works better. Vocational rehabilitation encourages stroke survivors to start thinking

reading time less than a minute
Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Not Just Beliefs: Uniting Chaplains in Dutch Healthcare

In the bustling world of healthcare in the Netherlands, a group of chaplains from diverse faiths faced a unique challenge. They needed to find common ground on their professional role, especially when it came to worldviews and religious beliefs. The team ran into problems because everyone had differ

reading time less than a minute