Have you ever noticed how the hands of an ICU nurse and a guitarist can look similar? Both professions require steady hands and a certain level of callousing. In an interactive comic, "True stories from an ICU: Calluses, " a registered nurse named Ernesto Barbieri and illustrator Jess Ruliffson expl
As people age, maintaining a healthy blood pressure becomes a balancing act. Seniors often face high blood pressure, known as hypertension, and low blood pressure when standing up, called orthostatic hypotension (OH). The body’s regulation system starts to slow down, making it tough to find that per
Research in orthopedics often overlooks the impact of sex and gender, which can lead to biased results. Experts gathered to discuss why this happens. Some roadblocks include lack of awareness about the need to consider sex and gender, confusion over the right terminology and stats methods, and insuf
Skin care is crucial for newborns, especially those who are sick. The skin acts like a shield, protecting them from infections that can lead to serious health issues or even death. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are at a higher risk because of the advanced technology used there, w
The IIHF World Junior Championships are underway in Ottawa, bringing together the best under-20 hockey players from around the globe. The Pittsburgh Penguins have three prospects joining the action. Forward Tanner Howe, a second-round pick in 2024, will represent Canada. The Finnish team includes tw
Changing people's habits to be more eco-friendly is a common goal for many projects. But how do you make sure these interventions work and can be compared to each other? The key lies in a well-thought-out plan. Let’s dive in! First, you need a solid experimental design. This is like the blueprint o
In a surprising turn of events, an Italian court declared Matteo Salvini, the current Deputy Prime Minister, not guilty in a case involving the prevention of a migrant vessel, the Open Arms, from docking in Sicily back in 2019. The court’s ruling stated that there was no evidence to support the char
A 26-year-old man named Luigi Mangione has entered a not guilty plea in a New York court, facing severe charges related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. He was arraigned on Monday in the New York State Supreme Court. The Manhattan district attorney's office has pinned multiple charges on Man
After months of back-and-forth negotiations, the Animation Guild members have voted in favor of a new three-year deal with studios. What’s interesting is that this contract wasn’t as popular as the last one, with only 76. 1% of members voting in support compared to the previous deal’s 87%. The new a
Did you know that where you live can affect your health? Researchers have found that weather conditions can play a big part in the number of people getting heart and brain diseases, especially in mountainous regions like Guizhou province. The weather can be different even in small areas, and this ca
