Imagine you've had heart surgery as a child and now, as an adult, you need more medical help. That's the case for many people with congenital heart disease. About 20% of them need surgery again in adulthood, and 40% need follow-up procedures from their childhood operations. These surgeries can be to
Imagine learning how to perform delicate surgery using nothing more than a USB microscope connected to a computer or a smartphone. Sounds unusual, right? That's exactly what some researchers are exploring. They want to find out if these low-cost devices can help medical students master basic microsu
In the world of science, it's not just about the discovery—it's about who profits from it. Journals, the gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, often prioritize their own gains. Authors, who spend countless hours on research, face a harsh reality: they must pay to play. This comes in the form of artic
In Michigan, there's a special group called the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) that keeps an eye on knee replacements. They recently found something interesting about the Biomet Vanguard XP bicruciate-retaining total knee implant. This implant is designed to
The Minnesota Vikings have already locked down their coach, Kevin O’Connell, with a new contract. Now, it’s time for the team’s General Manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, to possibly see an extension to his deal. According to recent reports, talks are happening to ensure Adofo-Mensah stays with the team.
You might have heard of Keith Le Goy before – he’s been making big moves at Sony Pictures Television (SPT) for a while now. Well, guess what? He’s been promoted to the big chair, becoming the chairman of SPT. That’s a pretty big deal! Le Goy has been around the block at Sony. He used to run the com
Donald Trump won the election by promising big changes. Voters want to feel strong and prosperous again. But to make this happen, Trump needs to figure out what it means to be American today. This isn't easy, and it won't happen overnight. Take immigration, for example. Are we okay with sending fami
Google is already planning ahead for its 2026 Pixel phones. The Pixel 11 series, codenamed after bears, includes the Pixel 11 ("cubs"), Pixel 11 Pro ("grizzly"), Pixel 11 Pro XL ("kodiak"), and Pixel 11 Pro Fold ("yogi"). All these devices will use the Tensor G6 chip, internally named "malibu". Whil
Are you tethered to your phone, tablet, or computer? Chances are, you spend more time staring at a screen than connecting with people face-to-face. Christine Rosen, author of "The Extinction of Experience, " worries that our widespread use of devices is making us lose out on vital human interactions
Looking to spruce up your home with new tech? Now's your chance! Amazon's throwing a massive sale on their popular devices. You could be saving big bucks, with some discounts going up to 61%! This isn't just about getting new gadgets; it's about making your home smarter and more fun. So, what are yo
