During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping healthcare workers (HCWs) safe was a top concern. A big study called to discover just how many HCWs got sick with SARS-CoV-2 and what put them at risk. The search looked at almost 500 reports and narrowed it down to 63 studies that were deemed reliable and relev
Imagine trying to predict the future of Bitcoin. Sounds crazy, right? Here’s the twist: researchers thought using math could help make sense of Bitcoin's wild price swings. They didn’t stick to basic math. No way. They went for something fancy called "partial differential equations (PDEs)" to g
In the world of tough parasites, Teladorsagia circumcincta stands out. It is a real pain for sheep and goats in temperate climates all over the world. This nematode worm is notorious for developing resistance to drugs pretty quickly. To get a handle on its resistance, scientists recently created a h
recently Lung cancer in women has been a rising problem. This is about a study that tackled this issue, focusing on the time frame from 1990 to 2021 and looked at a huge database. It started with a map of trends and future predictions, highlighting how these numbers are going up. The number of peo
Polypharmacy, or taking 5 or more pills daily, are a big deal for those who are new to their arthritis or lupus diagnosis. The new diagnosis journey for these folks is similar, A study in Quebec gives new patients in RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) were trac
Periodontal disease is a big deal. Your gums can get really inflamed and infected, making you cringe just from thinking about brushing your teeth. Traditional methods for clearing out bacteria try to clean out the pockets of your gums by scraping at the roots of your teeth. This is a cool term for
Doctors and nurses who care for patients undergoing cell transplants have an enormous task. They need to discuss life-threatening situations with their patients and families. But how do these professionals approach these delicate conversations? This study explored the different ways doctors and nur
Imagine a messed-up blood system where blood cells aren't even given a fair chance to grow and do their job. It's called MDS, and it's a problem no one wants. Think of a bunch of key players in the bone marrow. There are special cells called MSCs, which are like the mega landlords of the bone marrow
Decriminalizing or legalizing cannabis was supposed a significant step toward reducing criminal justice-related harms. But does it? The biggest question mark is how much it impacts the number of cannabis-related incidents. Indeed, how can it even be viewed differently from how it is handled now?
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has decided to bring back a staffer who resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This staffer, Marko Elez, stepped down after his past racist posts on social media were exposed by The Wall Street Journal. Elon Musk defended his
