Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital, has seen major weather changes over the past 42 years. A new study using both ground and satellite data shows that Colombo stands out compared to other parts of the country and even the Western Province. Since 1980, the city has faced alterations in rainfall pa
Imagine you're dealing with young people who have gotten into trouble with the law. Scientists looked into how certain personality traits, like being reckless or not caring about others, affect their behavior. They used a test called the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version (PCL-YV) to measure these
Imagine you're in a hospital, and there's a special screen in your room. It's called a Patient Infotainment Terminal, or PIT for short. It does three main things: gives you general info, teaches you about your health, and keeps you entertained. This tech is super important for hospitals that want to
Did you know that many people with X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) are now adults? And their sisters could be carrying a problematic Bruton tyrosine kinase variant, making them carriers too. studies about motherhood experiences in families with XLA are rare. This is something we need to understand
Sunday night’s AFC Championship game in Kansas City, Missouri, promises an exciting face-off between the Chiefs' tight end, Travis Kelce, and the Bills' secondary. Kelce, known for his incredible playoff performances against the Bills, will be a key player to watch. The Bills' defensive coordinator,
The New England Patriots' defense hit a rough patch in the 2024 season. The defensive line was plagued by poor performances, health issues, and internal difficulties. At the start, the line looked strong with players like Christian Barmore and Keion White. However, Barmore's ongoing health problems
Health data collected by tech devices like smartphones and wearables can help doctors keep an eye on patients even when they're not in the clinic. It can also assist people in making healthier choices. But there's a catch—many people are uncertain about sharing their personal health data due to priv
In today's healthcare scene, many hospitals are growing rapidly. But sometimes, this growth doesn't go as smoothly as expected. Let's take a look at what happened when a Canadian hospital expanded its radiation oncology department. Before the expansion, everything was fine—doctors and techs were rig
Ever wondered how doctors spot bone issues in people with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH)? This rare metabolic disorder messes with bone mineralization and causes painful enthesopathies, which are tough to track. Enter 18F-Sodium Fluoride PET/CT. This imaging technique is like a superhero tool for d
Imagine a situation where a simple scan could save someone's life. That's what happened with a 51-year-old woman who had a rare liver infection called hepatic gas gangrene (HGG). This infection is usually caused by bacteria like Clostridium perfringens, but other germs can also be the culprit. Docto
