The quest for justice in the wake of the 9/11 attacks has hit another snag. A federal appeals court recently overturned a plea deal that would have spared Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the attacks, from facing the death penalty. This decision has reopened a complex legal batt
President Donald Trump is heading to Texas to check out the damage from recent floods that have caused over 100 deaths. The floods hit hard and fast, overwhelming entire neighborhoods in minutes. This has led to questions about how well the government warned people and how quickly they responded. T
Missouri workers who had just started earning paid sick leave will lose it soon. This change comes from a new law signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. The law also stops the minimum wage from going up with inflation. Business groups wanted this change. They argued that the paid sick leave law was too muc
Ovarian cancer treatment often involves surgery followed by chemotherapy. But when should the chemo start? This is a big question. A recent study looked into this. It wanted to see how the time between surgery and chemo affects survival rates. First, the basics. Ovarian cancer is serious. Surgery i
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss. One way to manage it is by using a device called the Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV). This tool has been around for a while, but how often is it being used lately? And for what types of glaucoma? A recent study looked at AGV use in Spain
Jaw pain can be a real hassle, making even simple tasks like eating or talking uncomfortable. A recent study looked into how well laser therapy and mouth splints work for people with jaw muscle pain. The study involved 99 people, mostly women, who were split into three groups. One group used a mouth
Doctors in training often miss out on learning about religion and spirituality. This is a big deal because many patients find comfort and meaning in their faith. But how can medical schools fix this? One cool idea is to take students to museums. Museums have tons of artifacts from different religio
Medicare has been experimenting with new ways to pay for medical services. One of these experiments is called Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced, or BPCI Advanced for short. This program started in 2018 and includes spine surgery done outside of the hospital. The idea is to pay a set amo
In the realm of advanced cancer treatment, biomarker testing is a crucial tool. It helps doctors pick the best targeted therapy for each patient. Yet, many people with advanced cancer do not get this vital testing. This is a big problem. Guidelines suggest that everyone with advanced cancer should
Researchers recently responded to feedback about their study on formamidinium tin iodide nanocrystals. The original work aimed to reduce impurities in these tiny particles, specifically focusing on tin(IV) impurities. The feedback came from A. Dhingra, who raised some points about the research. The
