Researchers dug into the medical records of nearly 19, 000 patient eyes that had something called geographic atrophy (GA). They looked back, using data from CorEvitas Vestrum Health Retina Database. Over three years, they wanted to see what would happen. The team found that GA progresses di
"Squid Game" is back with a new season that stretches its twisted world beyond the games. This time, the focus is on Seong Gi-hun, the sole survivor of the first season, as he tries to take down the sinister organization behind the deadly competitions. He teams up with a detective who shares his obs
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator, writer, and director of the hit Netflix show "Squid Game, " has a different reaction when characters die on screen compared to viewers. While audiences might gasp or cringe, Hwang feels happy. Managing a large cast was challenging, but he fondly remembers his last days
A strange thing happened in Alaska. Around half of the common murres, those tuxedo-looking seabirds, died between 2014 and 2016. This isn't the first time they've had trouble, but it's the worst. Scientists blamed a big heat wave in the ocean, called "the Blob, " which made their food scarce. And ev
Metabolic syndrome in kids is a growing health concern. It's a mix of issues like obesity, high blood pressure, fatty liver, and poor cholesterol levels. Experts are trying to figure out exactly how it starts. They think it could be due to a mix of genes and lifestyle factors like what kids eat, how
Get ready to meet Professor Deborah O'Connor, a big name in the world of gerontological social work. Deborah is Canadian and known globally for her impressive work. A doctoral student, Karen Wong, had the chance to interview Deborah before she retired. The chat wasn’t just a friendly catch-up; it wa
Imagine trying to solve a puzzle where you need to match the right pieces together. In the world of genetics, this is called phasing—figuring out which genes on chromosome pairs go together. This process is crucial for diagnosing and treating certain skin diseases, like recessive dystrophic epidermo
Imagine you're in a lively classroom debate. Two sides, Louie and Pereira et al. , have something important to say. They're responding to some letters, but don't worry, we'll make it fun and easy to understand. First, let's talk about Louie. They've got a unique take on things. They seem to be the
Ever heard of the vagus nerve? It's a key player in our body's internal communication network. Lately, scientists have been buzzing about a technique called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) as a possible game-changer in stroke treatment. This method involves zapping the vagus nerve with tiny electrical
Clinical trials are a big deal when it comes to checking if new vaccines or medicines are safe and work as they should. These trials are tricky and take a lot of time. They need the help of government officials, trial sites, researchers, and the whole health system. In recent years, many of these tr
