Let's dive into how brain networks function differently in people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) compared to healthy individuals. Researchers studied 38 ESKD patients and 43 healthy participants. They all had normal brain MRIs, with no apparent structural issues. Each person underwent three ty
Pilatus Aircraft, a Swiss company known for its innovative planes, started out in the 1940s fixing Swiss Air Force jets. By the late 1950s, their first big hit was the PC-6 Porter, a short-takeoff aircraft. In the 1980s, they invented the PC-12, a turboprop that could land anywhere. Customers loved
Gilat, a company known for its satellite networking technology, has just bagged a significant deal worth over $18 million. This order is for their SkyEdge platforms, along with related services and Solid State Power Amplifiers. All of this is set to be delivered within the next year. Gilat’s design
Are you wondering what's open and what's closed during the New Year's holidays? Let's break it down! New Year's Eve this year falls on a Tuesday, with New Year's Day following on Wednesday. Many stores and services will be operating, but with some changes to their usual hours. Grocery stores are a
Last week, New York bid farewell to Richard Parsons, a man known as one of the city's "wise men. " At 76, Parsons, born and raised in Brooklyn, was a multifaceted figure who touched various aspects of society. From basketball star at the University of Hawaii to law degree holder from Albany Law Scho
Philadelphia Eagles' star running back, Saquon Barkley, has made history by rushing for 2, 000 yards in a single season. This incredible feat was achieved during a crucial game against the Dallas Cowboys, where the Eagles clinched the NFC East division title with a decisive 41-7 victory. With the te
You might not realize it, but there are tiny creatures lurking in your tap water. Say hello to Legionella pneumophila, a crafty bacterium that can make your water a health risk. Unlike other harmful bacteria, Legionella takes its time. It grows slowly in both public and private water systems. Scient
In the heart of the Horn of Africa lies Somaliland, a self-declared state with a unique healthcare challenge. While the world focuses on wars and famines, a silent crisis unfolds: the lack of dialysis treatment. Dialysis is a life-saving procedure for those with kidney failure, but in Somaliland, it
Thailand has a problem: not enough places to treat sewage properly. This matters because it lets a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) lurk in the water and cause a serious liver cancer called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The government tried to fix this by making local governments build w
Healthcare is a basic right, but many around the world can't access it. This is especially true in low- and middle-income countries. A recent study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, looked into the availability, pricing, and affordability of essential medicines for heart disease. Researchers checked public,
