Did you know that sewage sludge, the stuff left over after treating wastewater, could be a treasure trove of biogenic carbon? It's true! In the EU alone, over 10 million dry tons are produced each year, containing about 30% carbon by dry weight. The problem? It's wet and full of ash, making it tough
In recent years, doctors have been exploring the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for a specific group of breast cancer patients. These patients, known as cN3b, have cancer that has spread to both their armpit and the lymph nodes near their breastbone. Th
In the charming coastal town of Coronado, California, a brewing debate is stirring up the community. It all began when a church called Awaken announced plans to hold services there next month. This isn't your average place of worship, however. Awaken is known for its outspoken political views and st
It's tough to see eye-to-eye with family on hot topics like politics, especially at holiday gatherings. When your family voted for Trump and you're pro-choice, how do you handle it? First, remember everyone has different moral values. Liberals often prioritize care and fairness, while conservatives
When it comes to a game like Army-Navy, it's not just about winning. It's about tradition, pride, and history. For over a century, these two institutions have faced off on the football field, and every year, the buildup starts early. Really early. At the 125th Army-Navy Game, fans and teams gathered
As obesity rates climb, so does the number of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver, known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). For some people with obesity, treatments like bariatric surgery and bariatric endosco
Balancing what science tells us and what's best for each person is a big challenge in healthcare today. This is where values-based practice comes in. It's like a bridge between the world of scientific evidence and the world of personal experiences and beliefs. The idea is to make decisions together,
Sarah Michelle Gellar, who famously played Buffy Summers, has changed her mind about returning to the iconic role. In a recent interview, she shared that the success of revivals like Sex and the City and Dexter has made her reconsider. Gellar thinks there are creative ways to bring Buffy back, despi
Scientists dived into a registry called J-PVAD to examine how pumping blood out of the left ventricle before restarting blood flow impacts survival in heart attack patients with severe heart dysfunction. They looked at patients treated with an Impella device from February 2020 to December 2021. Thes
Accurately estimating the future sales of drugs that are already on the market, known as post-revenue assets, is a big deal in the pharmaceutical world. It helps companies like Pfizer make smart decisions about where to invest their money. This study introduces a new way to forecast these sales by u
