Predicting who might die in the hospital is a big deal. Doctors have been using different systems to figure this out for years. Now, they're also using machines and computers to help. This study looked at how well these computer models work when they consider a specific heart rhythm measurement call
The Philadelphia Sixers kicked off their season at the Wells Fargo Center with a bang, as star player Joel Embiid made his debut. They faced off against the New York Knicks, who had eliminated the Sixers from last year's playoffs. Both teams went through significant roster changes during the offseas
Have you ever tried to borrow a book that's not there? That's what's happening in some Florida schools. Classic books like Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" and Judy Blume's "Forever" are vanishing from libraries. This isn't by accident; it's because of new laws that let parents challenge these books
In California, elections brought mix results. David Valadao, a Republican who's no stranger to tight races, won again in the Central Valley. He beat Democrat Rudy Salas, despite the district leaning Democratic. Valadao, a farmer, focused on water issues and working across party lines. Salas, meanwhi
In the ever-evolving world of hospital medicine, decisions about adopting or dropping medical interventions are crucial. These choices span a wide range, from tests and treatments to entire care models. Traditionally, the focus has been on the direct impact on patient outcomes, benefits, and potenti
Everybody knows that getting up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night gets more common as we age. But how common is it among middle-aged and older men in America? And what factors are linked to this sleep-disrupting habit? Let's dip into that nightly bathroom trip trend. First off, nocturi
You might have heard about bombs in bags, but what about explosives inside pagers? Back in September, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the green light for a sneaky assault on the Hezbollah terror group. The target? Thousands of modified pagers, distributed to Hezbollah members after th
Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency, broke its own record by hitting over $80, 000 shortly after Donald Trump's presidential victory. This big win sent shockwaves through the crypto market, causing Bitcoin's value to skyrocket. At the same time, stock markets were celebrating too, reaching their hig
Ever wondered if there's a simple way to tell if you might get diabetes in the future? Scientists have been exploring a new tool called the Metabolic Insulin Resistance Score, or METS-IR for short. This score is like a sneak peek into how well your body handles insulin, which can give us a hint abou
The US healthcare system has long been stuck in a fee-for-service model, which makes it tough for doctors to provide top-notch care and has led to a significant shortage of primary care workers. A shift to value-based primary care, where doctors are paid based on patient outcomes rather than the num
