Charles T. Dotter and Andreas R. Grüntzig are both legends in the world of interventional cardiology. Dotter is the creator of the first angioplasty. Grüntzig is the inventor of the angioplasty balloon. Yet, many young cardiologists today know little about Dotter's work. This is a shame. His st
Brick kilns are everywhere. They produce the bricks that build our homes and cities. But there's a hidden cost. These kilns can release harmful substances into the soil. A recent study dug into this issue. It looked at 60 samples from coal, ash, and soil around brick kilns. The focus was on 11 poten
Karla Sofía Gascón is a name that has sparked conversations worldwide. She is known for her role in Emilia Pérez, a film that has made waves in the industry. Gascón is the first trans woman to be nominated for a best actress Oscar. This is a big deal. It shows how far the film industry has come in r
A crucial mistake by the referees at the end of a tight game left the Pistons frustrated and the Knicks celebrating a narrow victory. The final seconds of the game saw Tim Hardaway Jr. attempting a three-pointer, but the referees missed a clear foul by Josh Hart. This oversight allowed the Knicks to
The entertainment world mourns the loss of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to many as Jiggly Caliente. She was only 44 years old and left a lasting impact on the drag community and beyond. Her family shared the sad news on her Instagram, highlighting her vibrant spirit and the love she received from fa
In a surprising turn of events, two young U. S. citizens found themselves on a plane to Honduras. These weren't runaways or tourists. They were deported with their mother. This happened last week, and it's not the only case. Another U. S. citizen, a 2-year-old girl, was sent to Honduras with her und
On January 29, a terrible accident happened near Ronald Reagan National Airport. An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines regional jet over the Potomac River. Everyone on board the helicopter died. This was the worst crash in the United States in almost 25 years. It is easy t
The "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" campaign was a bold attempt to curb movie piracy. It was a simple message: just as you wouldn't take a car without paying, you shouldn't download movies illegally. This campaign was big news from 2004 to 2008. It popped up before movies in theaters and on home media. O
The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) recently shared a new set of guidelines for internal quality control (IQC) in labs. This update aims to translate the broad principles from the ISO 15189:2022 standard into practical steps. However, the guidelines have
Piper mikanianum, a plant that's been quietly guarding stored grains and seeds from pests and fungi. It's not just any ordinary plant. It has a powerful secret weapon: its essential oil. This oil has been shown to be a strong fighter against common storage problems. The oil was carefully extract
