Hospitals use a system called the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) to log injuries. But when it comes to falls, this system often drops the ball. For instance, if someone takes a tumble and fractures their hip, the hospital might only note the broken hip, not the fall that caused it.
Ever wondered if machines can understand human emotions? Scientists have been working on this idea for a while. They used a special brain scanner called fNIRS to read emotions. This scanner is not like the big ones you see in hospitals. It is smaller and can be worn on the head. The study involved
In a bizarre turn of events, officials in Germany recently uncovered a peculiar smuggling attempt. Instead of drugs or other contraband, they found around 1, 500 tiny tarantulas hidden inside boxes of chocolate spongecake. The shipment arrived at Cologne Bonn airport from Vietnam, and it was the unu
In Sweden, a big problem has been the presence of harmful chemicals called PFAS in drinking water. These chemicals are tough to break down and can cause health issues. A study looked at blood samples from first-time moms in Uppsala from 1996 to 2022. The goal was to see if efforts to clean up the wa
In Romania, a recent study took a closer look at what might put hospitalized patients at risk for Cryptosporidium infections. Researchers gathered data from 312 people, ranging from very young infants to the elderly, living in both cities and countryside areas. They tested stool samples using specia
In the summer of 2025, Texas faced a devastating flood during the Fourth of July weekend. The Hill Country area saw over 100 lives lost and many more unaccounted for. This event was the worst inland flooding in the U. S. since 1976, when Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flood took 144 lives. People s
Plants have clever ways of dealing with cold. One such method involves a group of genes called Calmodulin-like (CML) genes. These genes act like tiny sensors, picking up signals from calcium and helping plants survive chilly temperatures. Scientists have been studying these genes in various plants,
Older adults often face the risk of falls, and medications can play a big role in this. To tackle this issue, a new approach called SNOWDROP was tested. It includes a tool for doctors to give personalized advice on adjusting medications and a portal for patients to learn more and prepare questions.
Patients dealing with a serious liver condition called malignant obstructive jaundice often face a tough road to recovery. One common treatment is a procedure known as percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage (PTCD). This helps to relieve the blockage causing the jaundice. However, the journey
People with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) often use TNFα inhibitors (TNFi) to manage their symptoms. But did you know that lifestyle choices can impact how well these treatments work? A recent study looked at data from 14 European countries to understand this better. The study found that factors
