Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a nasty disease caused by a feline coronavirus. Diagnosing this illness can be tricky because the current methods aren't very accurate. A new approach called the FIP Effusion Index has been tested. This method combines a special ratio (albumin-to-globulin) with
Ever wondered how doctors make sure your X-ray images are crystal clear? There's a little helper called an anti-scatter grid (ASG) that makes it happen. But how do they know if this grid is doing its job? Scientists have just discovered a cool new way to check it out, and it's much simpler than befo
Complex public health problems, like health disparities, need innovative solutions. This means bringing in different partners and communities to tackle issues from various angles. The trouble is, these complex interventions are flexible, making them tough to evaluate using fixed measures. To help pu
Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, now aligned with Republicans, has a peculiar history of cozying up to authoritarian leaders and dismissing valuable intelligence. Recently, Donald Trump considered her for the director of national intelligence, a role that demands objectivity a
Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a respected community figure, passed away last month while fighting in Israel's recent conflict with Hezbollah. He saw his military service as a religious duty, a view shared by many observant Jews in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since the outbreak of war in October 2023, num
Imagine this: a truck driving around Bangkok, not selling ice cream or goods, but blasting out fake SMS messages. This isn't a sci-fi movie plot, but a real-life story. Thai authorities recently nabbed a group of scammers who were using a sophisticated setup to trick people. These scammers had a mo
Sexual abuse in children can lead to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which are important for forensic investigations. In Turkey, traditional culture methods are still commonly used for STI testing, even though PCR tests are considered the best. This project aims to find out if Child Advocacy
Mitochondria, often thought of as the cell's powerhouses, are actually much more than that. They play a crucial role in keeping cells safe from infections. You see, these tiny organelles can sense when something harmful, like a virus or bacteria, is inside the cell. This ability has been around sinc
Ever wondered how walking with extra weight changes the way your ankles move? Biomechanists have been diving into this question for a while now. They used some fancy tech like dynamic biplane radiography and model-based 2D-3D tracking to see how the ankle joint complex behaves under extra load. Turn
Joe Rogan, famous for his UFC commentary and The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, has been quite candid about his religious views. Born into a Catholic family, he didn't feel drawn to religion. His parents' split and living with his unconventional stepfather led him further away from religious practice
