The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has just given us new guidelines on how to handle heart pacing and cardiac resynchronization. Here's a fun fact: most of these guidelines are based on expert opinions rather than hard data. This is why a group of Dutch experts stepped in to see if these new r
December was a month to remember for small businesses in the U. S. , with sales picking up speed as holiday shoppers rushed to finish their gift lists. The Fiserv Small Business Index, which tracks transactions from about 2 million small businesses, climbed to 146 in December, a 3-point increase fro
Have you ever wondered how doctors measure shoulder injuries? Well, it's not easy! One of the main problems in shoulder instability cases is a bone defect in the glenoid area. This isn't just a minor bump; it can seriously impact surgery results. Experts have been using various methods based on 3D-
Imagine if you could easily check your fruits for pesticides before you bite into them. Scientists have come up with a nifty solution: a mini sensor made from titanium carbide and carbon nanotubes. This tiny tool can detect a specific pesticide, paraoxon-ethyl, in both green and red grapes, even whe
Joe Biden, after a remarkable 50-year journey in politics, came to a turning point on Monday. He ended his presidency but promised that the fight for his causes wouldn't fade away. This shift happened as Donald Trump, his Republican successor, took office and pledged to undo Biden's legacy. Biden e
On his first day in office, President Trump signed several executive orders, including controversial ones like pardons for the January 6th riots and delaying the TikTok ban. While these orders aim to shape policies in areas like immigration and the economy, their power isn’t unlimited. Executive or
Just over a year ago, India was celebrating a strong rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic. With a population exceeding China's, the country was hailed as a soon-to-be economic powerhouse. Foreign investors and India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, were both excited about the country's future. India e
Laura Dern, the acclaimed actress, took to Instagram to share a warm tribute to her long-time collaborator and friend, David Lynch, on his birthday. With a sweet picture of the two, she wrote, "Happy birthday, tidbit. I'll miss and love you every day. " Lynch, known for his unique nicknames for his
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders. One of these orders aims to end birthright citizenship, which is the automatic granting of citizenship to anyone born on U. S. soil. This move sparked immediate legal challenges. A lawsuit filed in Massachusetts argu
When Donald Trump became the 47th US president, leaders worldwide reacted with a mix of excitement, apprehension, and outright defiance. Panama's President José Raúl Mulino swiftly reassured his citizens that the Panama Canal would remain under their control, despite Trump's comments. Meanwhile, Mex
