A man named Tim Friede has a unique claim to fame. He has injected himself with snake venom 856 times over 18 years. This might sound crazy, but it has led to a big breakthrough in medicine. Friede's blood could hold the key to a universal antivenom. Friede's journey started when he was young, coll
Traumatic hemipelvectomy (TH) is a serious and rare injury that affects the pelvic region. This type of injury is often very severe and can be life-threatening. The focus of treatment is on the pelvic fracture and any additional injuries that may have occurred. Managing these patients is a significa
The need for heart transplants is on the rise. Yet, a shocking number of usable hearts go to waste in North America. More than two-thirds of viable hearts are discarded. This is a huge problem. It's not just about the numbers. It's about the lives that could be saved. The situation calls for a fresh
In a quiet town outside of Springfield, Illinois, a tragic event unfolded that left a community in shock. A car suddenly veered off the road, crossing a field and crashing into a building where an after-school program was in session. The impact was devastating, resulting in the loss of four young li
The way cells divide has long been a mystery. It was thought that cells always round up before splitting into two identical daughters. However, recent findings have shattered this belief. It turns out that cells don't always round up before dividing. This discovery could change how we understand cel
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in many ways. One of the biggest changes has been the development of vaccines to fight the virus. Many people have questions about these vaccines. One big question is how they affect pregnant women. This is a very important question. Pregnant women ne
The city of Wellington saw a new mode of transportation hit its streets in mid-2019. These were electric scooters, or e-scooters, which were introduced by commercial operators. These scooters are small, electric-powered vehicles that can reach speeds of up to 25 km/h. They are popular among city
In China, spotting blood loss after surgery to remove tumors in the abdomen is a big problem. It is often not clearly noted in medical records. This makes it hard to study how often it happens and why. Doctors usually have to read through lots of medical notes by hand. This takes a lot of time and e
The world of bacteria is full of surprises. One such surprise comes from the tiny changes that can happen inside a superbug. These changes can make the bug more or less dangerous. This is what happened with a specific type of Klebsiella pneumoniae. This bacterium is known for being tough to treat wi
During a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs, a man fell from the Clemente Wall in right field. The wall is 21 feet high. The fall happened right after Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double. The game was paused for a few minutes, but it did not stop officially. The
