When it comes to managing high blood pressure, Chinese communities rely on community nurses. These nurses are essential for patients to get care over the long run. They help make sure folks are managing their high blood pressure in a healthy manner. Takeaway? It's a good thing nurses are k
Imagine parties going on for 24 hours, but instead of music and food, there's non-stop discussion and sharp debates on science. Thats what we're about to do now. In 2015, a fun online event called the #RSCPoster conference began, This was a time when people chatted at length online about science on
Neoadjuvant therapy could be a game-changer in treating liver cancer. It is a type of cancer that starts in the bile ducts inside the liver. These bile ducts are like tiny tubes that help move waste from the liver to the gut. It is often caught late and is hard to treat. Doctors are now looking at
Diabetic retinopathy is a big problem for people with diabetes. It's a condition that affects the eyes and can lead to blindness. One of the key signs of this condition are exudates, which are like yellowish patches that show up in the retina. Doctors need to spot these patches to see how bad the co
Clinicians and patients often rely on X-rays for diagnosing knee osteoarthritis (OA) despite guidelines against routine X-ray use. A study explored the impact on patient beliefs about managing OA when given a diagnostic X-ray and explanation compared to a clinical diagnosis without X-rays. The stu
In a move to tighten border security, the Yuma Border Patrol is installing over a mile of razor wire east of the San Luis Port of Entry. This effort aims to prevent illegal entries of people and goods, according to Justin De La Torre, the Yuma Border Patrol Chief. The installation of razor wire is
Have you ever thought about how schools choose who goes where? Like a big sorting hat. There's more to it than what meets the eye. Schools have always been a place for learning and growing, but what if something more complicated wants in? Something we call polygenic scores, which are like a report
In the middle of the NFL action, Jalen Carter has an ambitious goal. The young defensive superstar wants to land a quarterback sack. He specifically wants to tackle Patrick Mahomes. The Eagles defensive tackle, who is just in his second season, has quite the challenge ahead. But Carter did not all
After January's dry and cold start, February might come as a pleasant surprise. The weather is likely to be milder and wetter. This might be something to look forward to after January's dryness and chill. February is often interesting because it is the end of meteorological winter and beg
In South Carolina, folks are enjoying a streak of unseasonably toasty weather at the beginning of the week. Y'all are going to want to reach for your sunscreen to block the UV rays and maybe even a pair of shorts as South Carolina is basking in warm temperatures. While today is sure to be a scorche
