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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Medicines for Heart Thrombosis: Where We Stand Today

Medicines used to treat and prevent heart thrombosis have truly changed the game. They've made a big difference in how patients with heart artery disease do, but they've also made it trickier for doctors to decide on the best treatment. With improved ways to fix heart arteries and better stents, the

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Targeting Leukemia Roots: Can Radiation-Based Therapy Do the Trick?

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a tough nut to crack. It's the leukemic stem cells (LSC) that often cause relapses, making them a prime target for research. One approach gaining attention is radioimmunotherapy. This method uses radioactive isotopes to deliver a punch to these cells. The idea is simp

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Air Pollution and COVID-19: A Double Threat

In Wuhan, China, there's a big link between air pollution and diseases. The city is famous for its factories, which pump out dark smoke. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, scientists found out that breathing in this polluted air made people get sick faster and need more medical help. Why does this happ

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Jan 05 2025WEATHER

Winter Storm Alert: 60 Million Brace for Snow and Ice

Get ready, folks! A massive winter storm is heading our way, and it's going to be a wild ride for about 60 million people from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. This low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and freezing rain, starting as early as this afternoon in some places

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Jan 05 2025WEATHER

Freezing Breezes: Winter Hits WisQatch-nox State with a Chill

As we enter the new year, Wisconsin is bracing for a cold snap. After a relatively warm start to January, temperatures are finally dipping below average. This shift is due to the jet stream pushing down from Canada, all the way to the central and eastern U. S. An arctic high-pressure system over Alb

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Jan 05 2025WEATHER

Brace Yourselves, Corpus Christi: Cold Front Ahead!

A big chill is on its way to the Coastal Bend! The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has warned about a strong cold front that's expected to hit on Sunday night. While it's not certain how low the temperatures will drop, there's a chance it could get as cold as freezing in some areas. This

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Picking the Best Surgery: Delta vs. UBE for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Ever had back problems and wondered about the best minimally invasive surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis? Two common options are Delta large-channel endoscopy and unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE). Both aim to minimize tissue damage and speed up recovery, but which one is the best? A recent study

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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

Ski Patrol Strike: Progress Made, But Not There Yet

After eight days on strike, the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association has seen some progress in negotiations with Vail Resorts. Union President Kate Lips said that recent meetings with the company and federal mediators have led to significant steps towards an agreement. The pace of talks has

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

President Carter’s Six-Day Celebration: Events and Community Remembrance

From rural Georgia to Washington and back, various events will take place over the next week to honor the life and career of President Jimmy Carter. The celebrations are specially tailored to represent his roots in the small town of Plains, his political journey through Georgia and Washington, and h

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

How Functional Training Boosts Athlete Performance

Sports enthusiasts have long touted the benefits of functional training for athletes. But is there solid evidence to back up these claims? Let's break it down. Functional training involves exercises that mimic real-life movements and sports-specific actions. Unlike traditional gym workouts, it focus

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