Wearable devices have become a game-changer in monitoring recovery after knee replacements. These gadgets, such as the Apple Watch, provide concrete data on how active someone is each day. This information is crucial for understanding how well a person is recovering after a total knee arthroplasty,
The upcoming season of "The Last of Us" is set to introduce a fresh batch of characters. This time, the story unfolds five years after the first season's events. Joel and Ellie have settled in the snowy town of Jackson, a place that seems peaceful but hides underlying tensions. The show's creators h
Fibrous dysplasia is a rare condition that affects bones. It can cause problems in the skeleton, including the femur, which is the thighbone. Usually, doctors treat this condition with surgery. However, traditional surgery can be quite invasive. It often leads to more tissue damage, incomplete remov
The popular TV series "The Last of Us" has viewers wondering about the real-life possibilities of a fungal apocalypse. The show features a fungus that turns people into zombies. This idea might seem crazy, but it's worth looking into how fungi could change as the planet warms up. Fungi are
A young boy, just 6 years old, was dealing with neuroblastoma. Doctors wanted to see how well his treatment was working. They used a special scan called 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT. The results were puzzling. There was a lot of activity in the right side of his jawbone. This made doctors think the disease
The East Coast is in for a damp and cold spell. A low-pressure system off the mid-Atlantic coast is bringing steady rain and unusually cold temperatures for mid-April. This is not the first time this month that the Northeast has seen such weather. Just a few days ago, another low-pressure system mov
The brain is a complex network of cells that communicate with each other. These cells, called neurons, send messages through tiny structures called synapses. Inside these synapses, there's a protein called UNC-13. This protein plays a big role in how neurons talk to each other. It helps control the
A recent government move has put a spotlight on immigration policies. Over 6, 000 immigrants, who were legally allowed to stay in the United States, have had their Social Security numbers deactivated. This change effectively cuts them off from essential services and work opportunities. This action
The Dallas Mavericks are in for a rough financial ride this season. The trade of their star player, Luka Doncic, has left a massive hole in their revenue. Fans are furious, and it's showing in more ways than one. The decision to trade Doncic has sparked a wave of discontent among Mavericks supporte
Quantum computing is making waves in the world of image recognition. A new approach uses a special type of quantum neural network to tackle a classic problem: sorting handwritten digits from the MNIST dataset. This isn't your average neural network. It's a modularized quantum neural network, or m
