Optical coherence tomography (OCT) images can get blurry due to dispersion, especially when there's a wide spectrum of light involved. This hurts the quality of the images and makes it hard to see important details. Researchers have found a clever and affordable way to fix this using a type of artif
In a shocking turn of events, the Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, publicly threatened to have the country's President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , his wife, and the House Speaker assassinated if she were killed. This dramatic declaration came amidst escalating tensions between the two le
At the UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, a new draft deal proposed $250 billion annually for poorer nations to fight climate change. This amount, twice the previous goal, is seen as too low by developing countries who are hit hardest by extreme weather. The rich nations, however, argue it's the
Smart displays, those connected screens that go beyond just smart TVs, are making a comeback. Despite never fully breaking into the mainstream, these devices are back in the spotlight, with some companies taking innovative approaches while others fall short. Let's explore the good, bad, and ugly of
Have you ever wondered how hypertension affects elderly men and women differently in rural areas? It's a complex issue, and researchers are trying to shed some light on it. They're looking at physical, mental, and cognitive health problems, and how they show up in men and women over 60 who have high
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a lifelong journey that involves mastering complex care, self-management, and regular doctor visits to keep blood sugar in check and stay healthy. This journey isn't easy, as patients have to navigate a lot of medical and disease-specific information. How people wi
Imagine you live in a poorer neighborhood. Would that affect your chances of getting prostate cancer? And if you did, would you be more likely to die from it? Scientists looked into this by studying a group of people in North America. They checked two things: how wealthy or poor an area was, and wha
Did you know that prostate cancer surgery can be likened to a game of 'guess the lymph node'? Surgeons often struggle to determine which lymph nodes to remove and which to leave alone. Enter the superhero: multispectral fluorescence imaging. This tech gem can light up the pathways of lymph nodes lik
For years, there's been talk about Apple creating a TV. Now, there's buzz again that Apple might be thinking about it. What would this mean? Well, it could be a big deal, especially if Apple's new HomePad does well. That's because if home products become a big business for Apple, a TV could be the n
Did you know that the U. S. will face a huge doctor shortage soon? That's scary, especially because our country is becoming more diverse. Guess who's unfairly left out of the doctor's office? Black and Indigenous people. This is a big problem because people of color might not get the best care. The
