Gastrointestinal bleeding, often an emergency situation, involves many factors. This study was designed to gather and critically assess various elements associated with gastrointestinal bleeding. To avoid drama, think of it as a puzzle where many pieces contribute to this medical condition. One maj
Type 2 diabetes is a significant global health issue, affecting millions worldwide. It's not just about lifestyle choices like obesity or lack of exercise. Scientists have been digging into the genetic roots of this disease for the past 25 years. They've found that it's not just one or two genes cau
A woman recently caused a stir when she filmed herself brushing her hair on a United Airlines business class flight. She posted the video on Instagram, calling out a passenger who gave her disapproving looks. The clip triggered a debate online. Sure, some people thought it was fine, but many found i
Cancer rates are changing in the United States. Women and younger people are now getting cancer more often than before. The American Cancer Society (ACS) found that women under 50 are 82% more likely to get cancer than men. This is a big increase from 2002, when the difference was only 51%. Breast
A big win for Team USA at the United Cup! Guess who played a key role? Yes, ‘Danimal, ’ aka Danielle Collins, was a driving force despite being under the weather. She didn’t compete, but her presence counted. She cheered from the bench, keeping spirits high. Even through sickness, Collins showed wha
Meet omadacycline, a superhero in the world of antibiotics! This new tetracycline agent fights bacteria that other drugs can't touch. How does it do it? By sneaking past their defenses – both the efflux pumps and the ribosomal methylation tricks. That's why omadacycline has a broader range of power
Ever wondered how hospitals can run smoothly, especially in busy emergency departments (EDs)? A recent study explored this, focusing on Australian and New Zealand EDs. Researchers looked at how continuous improvement (CI) and clinical practices (CP) affect the performance of these high-stress enviro
Did you know that old batteries could have a second life? Scientists have found a cool use for the graphite inside spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This graphite is special because it has a lot of oxygen-rich groups on its surface. These groups help the graphite absorb microwaves really well. To
Imagine if we could tackle two big problems at once - energy waste and water scarcity. That's where nuclear power plants (NPPs) come in. Did you know that NPPs produce a lot of heat that's often wasted? This heat, known as waste heat, can be used to drive desalination systems. Desalination is the pr
Cancer rates are changing in the US. Women under 50 are now 82% more likely to get cancer than men, according to a new report. This shift is partly due to increases in breast and thyroid cancers, which affect women more. Young men, on the other hand, are seeing fewer diagnoses for cancers like melan
