Connecticut isn't following the federal government's lead on business tax breaks anymore. Starting in 2026, companies in the state won't be able to deduct research and experimental expenses as quickly as the federal rules allow. This move is part of a new state law that separates Connecticut's tax s
Medical records are being used more and more in research and AI. But before we can trust them, we need to ask: are these records actually useful? Most people think of data quality like a test score—90% is better than 70%. But in medicine, it’s not that simple. Records might look fine at first glanc
Medical device companies often struggle to meet strict rules while still getting products out quickly. ISO 13485 is a standard that ensures quality and safety in medical devices, but following it can slow things down. Some firms try to cut corners, risking mistakes. Others get stuck in paperwork, de
Connecticut might soon join the majority of U. S. states by declaring an official amphibian. The spring peeper has been advancing through the legislature, pushed forward by students who noticed the state lacked this kind of representation. Lawmakers passed the bill 136-0, showing unusual unity, but
Medical research has long faced a major challenge: diseases often remain a mystery because human cells are too complex to fully understand. For generations, scientists have simplified their work by studying small pieces of cells in controlled lab settings. This approach has given us useful knowledge
Medical students in Brazil often face silent battles that don’t show up in grades. While the focus is usually on exams and long hours, a new look into their mental health reveals how common serious thoughts about self-harm really are. Researchers studied over a thousand students from different backg
Connecticut’s lawmakers are quietly pushing big changes to a federal drug discount program that feels more like a business deal than public policy. A last-minute addition to a routine bill quietly expanded the 340B program, letting hospitals buy drugs at extreme discounts—sometimes for a fraction of
Connecticut closed 2025 with safer streets than the year before. Violent crime fell by almost 8%, homicides dropped from 90 to 70, and simple assaults slid 10%. Even thefts from cars nosedived by 31%. Yet behind these numbers sits a twist: drug offenses soared 13%, identity theft spiked 18%, and ars
Medical school is expensive—way more expensive than most people realize. Tuition has climbed way faster than average earnings, leaving students with huge loans before they even start practicing. Policies keep changing, but they don’t always make things easier. Some new rules might help short-term, b
Medical research shapes how countries handle health problems, but most studies come from wealthy nations. This leaves poorer countries with solutions that don’t always fit their needs. Local journals help change that by making research more accessible and practical for communities that need it most.
