The US men's national soccer team is facing a rough patch. Their coach, Mauricio Pochettino, recently experienced his first loss in a competitive match. This defeat came against Panama, a team that has previously beaten the US in important games. The loss was tough to watch. The US team looked nervo
Mahmoud Khalil, a 30-year-old legal U. S. resident, is currently detained in a facility in Jena, Louisiana. He was arrested in New York on March 8th. Khalil is an Algerian citizen of Palestinian descent and is married to a U. S. citizen. He is currently challenging his detention in a New Jersey cour
The IgA Nephropathy Foundation has been a key player in the fight against IgA nephropathy for two decades. It all began in 2004 when a couple, driven by their son's diagnosis, decided to fill a gaping hole in the medical community's knowledge about this rare kidney disease. At that time, information
A mother of four was taken into custody by immigration officials. Jeanette Vizguerra was arrested outside her workplace at a Target store in Aurora. Her arrest has sparked a heated debate about immigration policies and political persecution. Vizguerra is well-known in Colorado for her advocacy work
Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys platelets, leading to excessive bleeding and bruising. Patients with ITP often struggle with low platelet counts and the need for frequent rescue therapies. A recent study, LUNA3, focus
In a small town in New York, a series of calls to law enforcement went unnoticed. Patty’s Lodge, a hotel in Canandaigua, New York, was the scene of a horrifying crime. A 24-year-old transgender Black man, Sam Nordquist, was tortured and killed in Room 22. The police were called to the hotel eight
The passing of Raúl M. Grijalva, a long-serving Arizona congressman, has left a deep void in the hearts of many. The 77-year-old, who dedicated his life to public service, was remembered by many for his unwavering commitment to his constituents and his fight for equality. Grijalva's impact
Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder that affects how blood clots. A recent study looked at a new treatment called pdVWF/FVIII-C. This treatment is made from plasma and contains two important clotting factors: von Willebrand factor and factor VIII. The study followed 15 patients with
The U. S. Department of Education is in for a big shakeup. Over 1, 300 jobs are being cut, and about 600 more employees have already left voluntarily. This means nearly half the department's workforce is gone. These employees were crucial. They made sure federal money went to schools in need and stu
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can be treated with mandibular advancement devices (MADs). These devices work by pushing the lower jaw forward during sleep, which helps keep the airway open. There are different types of MADs, and they can be customized or ready-made. They can
