In the world of medicine, molecules can be tricky. Some look almost the same but behave very differently. This is especially true for chiral molecules, which are like mirror images of each other. One version can be helpful, while the other might be harmful. So, finding a good way to separate them is
In Australia, pharmacists have a unique chance to guide people on healthy eating. Yet, there is not enough data on how often they do this. Also, it is unclear how comfortable or knowledgeable they feel about giving nutrition advice. Pharmacists are often the first point of contact for health issues
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many industries to adapt, and healthcare was no exception. One area that saw a big shift was telepharmacy, where pharmacists provide services over the phone. This wasn't a brand-new idea, but the pandemic gave it a huge push. Before COVID-19, telepharmacy was already he
Ronald Meyboom was a man who spent his life making sure medicines were safe. He worked in a field called pharmacovigilance. This means he kept an eye on drugs to make sure they did not cause harm. His work was important because it helped people use medicines safely. He was born and raised in the Ne
In 1985, a young Bill Gates, known for his work on the Mac, sent a memo to Apple's top bosses. He suggested that Apple should let other companies use its Mac operating system. This idea was not well received by Apple's leaders, John Sculley and Jean Louis Gassée. They believed that the Mac was too g
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a tough cancer to treat. Doctors have a hard time figuring out which treatments will work best for each patient. One big challenge is predicting how well a patient will respond to immunotherapy, a treatment that helps the body's own immune system fight cancer. Researcher
Doctors jotting down notes after seeing patients might not just be recording medical details. These notes could also hint at something else: how tired the doctor is. A recent study dug into this idea using a whopping 129, 228 emergency room visits. The goal? To train a computer model to spot notes w
Cities often make decisions that don't quite hit the mark. Why? Because traditional methods don't always account for human intuition. A fresh approach is changing that by merging three powerful tools to make wiser choices about urban planning and environmental management. First, it uses Fuzzy Forma
In the world of tech, tiny things are making big waves. Scientists have been playing around with mercury telluride (HgTe) nanocrystals. These tiny particles can be tuned to absorb different wavelengths of light, especially in the infrared (IR) range. This makes them super useful for creating afforda
Lawbreakers are sneaking harmful substances into supplements. These fake products are dangerous. They can hurt people. Cops and border guards need quick ways to spot them. They don't have time for fancy lab work. They need simple, fast tests. Right there on the spot. These fake supplements trick pe
