Imagine this: you take a new medicine, but instead of feeling better, you experience some unexpected side effects. These are called adverse medicine events (AMEs). Believe it or not, up to 70% of these events go unreported, meaning health professionals don't know about them. Only a tiny fraction, ar
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has been honored by the U. S. Department of Education for its outstanding work in enrolling and supporting underserved students. President Jennifer Cowley received this prestigious award in Washington, DC. UTA is one of just six institutions recognized nati
Have you ever wondered how doctors evaluate the severity of complications after surgery? One way they do this is by using the Clavien-Dindo (C-D) classification system. But how well can an algorithm, like a computer program, do this job? Researchers have been testing an algorithm to see if it can au
Did you know that female nurses played a significant role during the American Civil War? But what about after the war ended? This period, known as the postwar period, is often overlooked. It was a time of emotional turmoil and mental adjustment for many people. Let's dive into this lesser-known sto
Imagine the Baltic Sea, a place where many don't realize that the lifelines of our digital world - undersea cables - lie hidden. NATO has just launched a new mission to protect these vital cables. This isn't just about internet traffic, but also $10 trillion in daily financial transactions. The miss
Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta, has announced that the company will be laying off more employees who aren’t performing well. This move comes as Meta focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies such as AI, augmented reality glasses, and the next generation of social media platforms. Zuckerberg
Earlier this month, a major internet cable in Taiwan was damaged. This wasn’t just a technical issue – it raised alarms about potential threats from China. Taiwan’s Coast Guard has been investigating a cargo ship from China, the Shunxin39, which was spotted near the broken cable. They suspect it mig
Speech-Language Pathologists, often called SLPs, have a tough job. They help people of all ages improve their communication skills. That includes everything from chatting with friends to ordering food at a restaurant. But what happens when these SLPs work with families who speak different languages
Crime is a harsh reality in the U. S. , leaving many people with lasting mental health issues. Those from low-income communities and people of color often face the brunt of it. Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs) offer a helping hand by providing mental health care and support services to these underserv
In Frank Herbert's "Dune" universe, people dream of sandworms, but the story is much bigger. Thousands of years before the events of "Dune, " a major war happened. This war was against a group of people who loved machines that could think and make decisions on their own. These machines weren't just
