In early 2021, the FDA approved the first long-acting injectable antiretroviral, cabotegravir/rilpivirine (LA-CAB/RPV), for people with HIV who are doing well on their current treatment. A high body mass index (BMI)—30 kg/m² or more—is known to increase the risk of treatment failure, but there's not
Medical devices that come into contact with body fluids often face a problem called biofouling. This is when bacteria and other substances stick to the device, forming a layer that can cause issues like blood clots and infections. Traditional ways to stop this, like using certain polymers or coating
Imagine this: a woman in Bangladesh who watches TV or uses a computer weekly might have a different view on whether it's okay for a husband to hit his wife. Sounds surprising, right? A recent study found that tech access can indeed change women's minds about intimate partner violence (IPV). Over 20
Ever heard of calmodulin (CaM)? It's a tiny protein that plays a big role in our bodies. One of its jobs is to help control a specific channel called TRPV5, which is crucial for keeping our calcium levels balanced. You see, TRPV5 is like a tiny gate that lets calcium into our kidney cells. But CaM h
Researchers have come up with a fresh way to look at possession values in rugby league. They used something called a Bayesian Mixture Model to create a smooth pitch map and guess the odds of different results from possession. This study used loads of data from the 2021 Super League season, with 99,
For more than ten years, HPV vaccines have been available in the US. However, the coverage varies greatly from state to state. While some states are actively working to improve HPV vaccination rates, most studies focus on national impacts rather than state-specific data. To explore the potential eff
Intimate partner violence (IPV) and infertility are two sensitive topics that often overlap, creating a complex health challenge worldwide. However, there's a lack of detailed, qualitative research on how these issues intersect. To better understand and address IPV among couples dealing with inferti
Imagine you're running a rooftop solar panel system. You need a boost converter that can handle faults smoothly. Recently, there's been a push for high-gain converters, but many lack fault-tolerant features. Now, there's a new solution: a reconfigurable boost converter designed specifically for DC m
In parts of Africa, like Zimbabwe's Manicaland, violence from a life partner is sadly common. This is especially troubling in regions with high HIV rates. Partner violence can lead to risky behaviors that make HIV infection more likely. Women in marriages are particularly vulnerable because they may
Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, shared its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, surprising some investors with better-than-expected earnings and revenue. The star of the show was Keytruda, their top-selling cancer drug, which continued to bring in strong sales. Newly launched tr
