The Fontan procedure has changed the game for people born with a single ventricle heart. Now, over 80% of these patients make it to adulthood. But what's life really like for them and their families? This study took a closer look at the long-term quality of life for these patients and their familie
Healthcare decisions are tough. They involve complex choices about what treatments and services are worth the cost. In today's political climate, it's more important than ever to figure out how to assess the value of healthcare services and procedures. People often ask, \"What treatments are effect
In Norway, there's a big push to help people who've gone through something terrible: rape. Right after such a traumatic event, getting the right support can make a huge difference. That's where specialized centers come in. These places offer help, but how well they work isn't always clear. A recent
A huge fire tore through the main stage of Tomorrowland in Belgium just a day before the festival kicked off. No one was hurt, but the damage was severe. The organizers quickly shared the news on social media, letting everyone know that the main stage was badly affected. Even with this setback, the
A big chunk of Mars, now on Earth, just sold for a whopping $4. 3 million. This isn't just any rock; it's the largest piece of Mars ever found on our planet. Weighing in at 54 pounds, it's a giant compared to other Martian meteorites, which are usually tiny. This meteorite, named NWA 16788, was dis
AI chatbots are becoming popular in China. They can help doctors and nurses. But, they might not be fair to everyone. Three big AI chatbots were tested. They were asked about health problems. The answers showed some biases. This means the chatbots might treat some people unfairly. For example, they
In the world of computer vision and language processing, there's a big challenge: how to make sure that when a computer tries to match pictures with text, it does so in a trustworthy way. This is called visual-textual retrieval. The problem is that current methods don't always know when they're maki
Jacob Brody, an 11-year-old cancer survivor, has turned a painful experience into a powerful movement. After facing bullying at camp for his political beliefs, he created Kids4Tolerance. org. This platform connects kids with different views, promoting understanding and respect. At camp, Jacob was t
Glioblastoma is a serious type of brain cancer. It often affects older adults, but it can also strike young people. In the United States, doctors have been studying how this disease is treated and how patients fare. The findings show some interesting patterns. Young adults with glioblastoma face a
Alexander Zverev, a well-known tennis player, has had a tough year. After reaching the Australian Open finals earlier this year, things didn't go as planned. He lost in the first round of Wimbledon, and his performance has been up and down. But it's not just his game that's struggling; he's also bee
