The excitement of March Madness began with a bang, thanks to Alabama State. A last-second basket, reminiscent of a football "Hail Mary, " secured the Hornets' first-ever NCAA tournament victory. It was a thrilling finish, with Amarr Knox scoring the winning points after a series of dramati
When kids get a lung infection from Mycoplasma pneumoniae, it can sometimes lead to serious blood clots in the lungs. This is a rare but important issue that doctors need to watch out for. A group of 36 young patients, mostly boys, experienced this complication. They were all around 7 or 8 years old
Fluoxetine, a widely used antidepressant, has been under the microscope. Researchers took a deep dive into the FAERS database. This database is a treasure trove of information. It collects reports of side effects from medications used in real-world settings. The goal? To spot any unexpected or harmf
The atmosphere at Wembley is electric as Liverpool and Newcastle face off in the Cup Final. The match kicks off with Liverpool taking the initiative, but Newcastle isn't far behind. Newcastle's Dan Burn and Fabian Schar make a strong start, pushing forward with determination. However, Newcastle's ea
Imagine a world where doctors can easily access and understand the data from electronic health records (EHRs). This would make it easier to build research-grade databases. This is crucial for improving medical practices. Modern hip replacement surgeries, or total hip arthroplasties, often involve m
In the world of medicine, a huge milestone was reached in 2024. It was the 15th birthday of ChEMBL. It is a big deal because ChEMBL is a massive, free-to-use database. It is like a giant library filled with information about drugs and how they work. This library is hosted by the European Bioinfor
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has gained access to sensitive federal databases, including those from the IRS and Social Security Administration. This access raises concerns about cybersecurity and privacy. But there's another worry: using this data to train AI systems for private
Metabolomics is a field of study that deals with the small molecules in our bodies. These molecules are crucial for understanding how our bodies work. One big challenge in metabolomics is dealing with the huge amount of data generated by mass spectrometers. These machines can produce hundreds of sp
Imagine a world where kids are not getting enough exercise. This is happening in Cantabria, Spain. School physical education classes alone aren't enough to keep kids active. So, kids need to do sports and physical activities outside of school hours. But why do some kids do it, while others don't?
In the tech world, Alibaba made a huge splash in late 2024. The Chinese giant saw its net profit skyrocket by 239% compared to the same time the previous year. This massive jump was largely due to the growth of its cloud services and a significant expansion in artificial intelligence over the past s
