Imagine waking up to find your home flooded, again. That's what residents in Belize and Honduras faced when Tropical Storm Sara hit. After pounding Honduras' northern coast for days, Sara weakened to a tropical depression upon reaching Belize. Experts warned of heavy rain causing flash flooding and
Ever wondered if sharing life stories can brighten the days of seniors in nursing homes? Researchers decided to find out. They gathered some elderly folks and split them into two groups. One group was asked to share their life stories, while the other didn't. The goal? To see if storytelling could b
Picture this: Germany is suddenly dealing with a serious security crisis, either on home soil or far away. Hospitals must be ready to handle emergencies like violence, terrorism, or even war. Doctors could face a surge of injured patients needing surgery. Standard medical training won’t be enough. T
Being a geriatric care worker means facing tough challenges daily. It's a job that really benefits from feeling safe and appreciated. A recent study looked into a program called 'psychological safety' designed to boost these feeling. Over six months, the program was tested in seven facilities with 1
Imagine the power of quick and affordable disease detection. Scientists are working on a bold new tool that combines the accuracy of lab tests with the convenience of point-of-care (POC) ones. The latest breakthrough is in detecting the Monkeypox virus. In their latest project, a team has created a
Back in the 1980s, doctors came up with a clever way to tackle liver complications caused by high pressure in the portal vein. This method, called transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS), involves creating a small passage in the liver using a needle. Over the years, the approach has be
Have you ever wondered why some molecules glow brightly when they're together but barely shine when they're alone? This is what scientists call aggregation-induced emission (AIE). One such molecule is the dibenzoylmethanatoboron difluoride complex. In simple terms, this complex has a special trick u
Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly stirring up trouble while behind bars, attempting to strong-arm witnesses and influence jurors ahead of his upcoming sex trafficking trial. Prison phone calls, recently unveiled, suggest Combs has been breaking rules since his September lockup. Prosecutors are
Let's dive into a situation involving Pete Hegseth, a figure in the political landscape. Back in 2017, a woman accused him of sexual assault during an event in Monterey, California. The police investigated, but no charges were filed. Hegseth's lawyer, Tim Parlatore, stepped in and shared his side of
Psoriasis patients often worry about developing psoriatic arthritis (PsA). But which biologic treatment is best? Researchers looked at three types: IL-23 inhibitors, IL-17 inhibitors, and IL-12/23 inhibitors, comparing them to TNF inhibitors. The goal? To see who's at higher risk for PsA. First, le
