At the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington, a sudden outbreak of bird flu has taken the lives of 20 big cats, including a Bengal tiger and various species like cougars, lynx, and bobcats. The sanctuary faced this crisis between late November and the middle of December. Mark Mathews, t
Being a Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) educator can be tough. It's like juggling many balls at once – teaching, grading, advising, mentoring, interviewing, researching, and writing. A recent study showed that over half (52. 4%) of these educators thought about leaving their jobs in the past year
You might think that doctors and nurses who teach future physician assistants (PAs) would have specialized training. Surprisingly, many don't! This review looked into training programs for these instructors, called preceptors, to see what they're made of. Preceptors guide PA students, but there's of
Scientists have long known that nickel-iron catalysts are great at producing oxygen from water, especially in alkaline conditions. But how they do it so well was a mystery—until now. A recent study looked at a special catalyst, nickel-iron phosphide (NiFeP), which is super active and stable. It only
It's that time of year again when the NFL takes over your holiday plans. This season, the league is even teaming up with Netflix to stream games. Gotta love the spirit of giving, right? So, let's dive into the Week 17 matchups. First, let's talk Christmas Day. The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to
Imagine walking into a hotel room and seeing a minor with an adult and cash. Would you correctly identify it as domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST)? Surprisingly, many people struggle with this. A recent study with 320 volunteers from an online platform found that only about half (61%) could spot
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a global health concern, and fast diagnosis is key to controlling outbreaks. One way to achieve this is through isothermal nucleic acid amplification techniques (INAATs). These methods are efficient and quick, making them ideal for point-of-care testing (POCT)
Did you know that how well researchers understand and feel about lab animal science can really impact the quality of their work? It's true! But not all researchers have the right knowledge or attitudes for this kind of work. This can be due to different educational backgrounds. So, a team in Iran de
Did you know that ruthenium dioxide (RuO2) is a star player in generating oxygen from water, also known as the oxygen evolution reaction (OER)? Well, it's not always perfect. Scientists found that adding a bit of manganese (Mn) to RuO2 can make it work better and last longer. When they tested this M
You might think the extra stuff in your medicine doesn't matter, right? Wrong! Those so-called "inert" ingredients, called excipients, can actually cause allergic reactions. A recent study dug deep into medical records to find out just how big a deal this is. They checked out case reports from all o
