Over the past ten years, doctors at a university hospital in North Jordan have been digging into the details of rosacea, a common skin condition. They wanted to know more about how it affects people with skin types III and IV, which are more common in the region. The goal was to fill in some gaps in
Children's agility and balance skills are on the decline. So, what can we do about it? Researchers have looked into this issue and believe that improving gross motor skills could be key. They examined how different combinations of these skills can help children move better and keep their balance. Th
The Belt and Road strategy has boosted infrastructure in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's permafrost region. This means concrete there needs to be stronger and better at withstanding freezing temperatures. Researchers tested how concrete cured at different temperatures handles freezing and thawing cycles
The IIHF World Junior Championships are underway in Ottawa, bringing together the best under-20 hockey players from around the globe. The Pittsburgh Penguins have three prospects joining the action. Forward Tanner Howe, a second-round pick in 2024, will represent Canada. The Finnish team includes tw
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a common surgery globally, has seen a surge in educational videos online. Platforms like YouTube and WebSurg offer these videos, but their quality can be hit or miss. This study looked at how the quality of these videos has changed over the past 20 years and compared th
Mikal Bridges, the forward for the Phoenix Suns, has been on an incredible streak. Josh Hart, a teammate from a different team, has something unique in mind for the next game. He wants to collect apology notes. Why? Well, Mikal's game has improved so much that Hart wants to give him credit publicly.
Ever wondered how well a test can measure the daily life skills of people using lower-limb prosthetics? Let's take a look at the Glittre Activities of Daily Living Test. This test is a big deal in the world of functional capacity assessments. It helps professionals understand how well a person can m
Scientists are excited about narrowband fluorescent emitters for making super-clear organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. They've found a new way to make these green light emitters better. The key is a special molecule design, known as the centrosymmetric dianilido-bipyridine boron difluorid
Imagine trying to walk with a prosthetic leg that doesn't fit quite right. It's not just uncomfortable; it can cause real problems, like skin irritation and poor mobility. The main issue? The size of the residual limb (the part of the leg left after amputation) can change over time, leading to a mis
Imagine you lost a leg, and now need a prosthetic socket to walk again. The fit has to be just right – not too tight, not too loose. But how do we know what’s "just right"? A recent study in Australia set out to find out. Researchers chatted with people who’ve lost a lower limb, asking about their e
