Scientists recently explored a new way to make flexible ureteroscopy safer and more efficient. They created a device called the PT Scope™ that can control pressure and temperature during procedures. This tool was tested in multiple healthcare centers to see if it works as intended. Imagine trying t
Have you ever heard of Dominique Pelicot? He's currently on trial in France for some truly horrible acts. Alongside 50 other men, Pelicot is being tried for a string of awful crimes. He admits to secretly drugging his wife for almost ten years, so he could assault her while she was unconscious. Can
A study recently explored whether resistance exercises could help lower the risk of falls among individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The focus was on how such workouts might improve muscle strength, reduce the fear of falling, and enhance the ability to perform daily tasks. Additionally, the study
You might think that all studies on physiotherapy treatments take sex and gender into account. But guess what? They often don't. A recent review looked into this issue and found some surprising gaps. Researchers went through lots of studies to see how well they reported on sex and gender. What they
A San Francisco jury found IT consultant Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing death of tech executive Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App. The verdict was announced on Tuesday, following a week of jury deliberations that began on December 4. Momeni was acquitted of the more s
Let's talk about atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition affecting around 10. 55 million adults in the US. Why should we care? Well, AF doesn't just make your heart beat irregularly; it also puts you at a much higher risk for serious health issues like strokes, heart failure, heart attacks, deme
The medical world is divided on whether to use Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) for early-stage melanoma. Some doctors insist on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to prove MMS is better than the traditional wide local excision. The problem is, there aren't any RCTs yet, but plenty of studies show M
Imagine you're a woman with advanced breast cancer, constantly worried about your health. Scans are a regular part of your life, but they also bring a lot of anxiety. What if there was a way to ease that worry? That's where cannabidiol, or CBD, comes in. It's a compound found in cannabis, and some s
In the picturesque setting of Fiji, a man from Memphis, Tennessee, named Bradley Robert Dawson, found himself on trial for a tragic crime. The 40-year-old was accused of murdering his wife, Christe Chen, during their honeymoon at the luxurious Turtle Island resort in the Yasawa archipelago in 2022.
After the fall of Damascus, ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad admits he didn't plan to leave the country. He claims the Russian military stepped in to evacuate him after their base faced an attack. This newly revealed side of Assad's story sheds light on the chaotic situation in Syria and the rol
