In recent years, the treatment landscape for severe pulmonary embolism (PE) has witnessed a notable expansion. Traditional methods like systemic thrombolysis are still favored for critically ill PE patients. But newer, catheter-guided reperfusion therapies are gaining traction as potentially safer o
Ever wondered how well your heart's working? Researchers are finding new ways to check, especially for folks with heart troubles. They're looking at how the right side of the heart handles pressure. This isn't just about how much pressure (like a scale), but also how the pressure changes (like a bou
Chronic pain is a common problem for breast cancer survivors. It's important to understand that physical, psychological, and social factors all play a role in pain management. To tackle this issue effectively, healthcare professionals need to work together and use different approaches. That's why we
PLRev, a renowned journal, recently marked its 20th anniversary. At the heart of the celebration was Leonid Perlovsky, a notable figure in the world of interdisciplinary science. Instead of starting with the usual milestones, let's dive into why interdisciplinary science matters. It's like trying to
Hey, space enthusiasts! Get ready for an exciting lunar adventure! Two robotic explorers, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and ispace’s Resilience, are hitching a ride to the Moon on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. Their mission? To uncover the Moon’s ancient secrets and pave the way for future human missio
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) badly affects a person's quality of life and can lead to pulmonary hypertension (PH). Scientists often use lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce ARDS in mice. This helps them study how ARDS can disrupt the lungs and cause inflammation. Researchers wanted to se
Firefly Aerospace has scored a big deal with NASA. They're sending their Blue Ghost lander to the moon in 2028. This mission is special because it includes a rover and a cool destination: the Gruithuisen Domes. Scientists are excited about this area because it has rocks made from magma rich in silic
Have you ever looked up at the moon and wondered how old it is? As it turns out, scientists have been debating this for a while now. A new study suggests that the moon might be way older than we previously thought. In the past, scientists believed that the moon formed after a giant impact around 4.
You know that smoking isn't great for your heart health. But did you know it might be even more dangerous for people who've already had heart trouble? Let's break it down. Smoking is bad news for anyone's heart. It can cause sudden cardiac death (SCD), which is when your heart suddenly stops beatin
The Biden administration recently shared some final space policy papers focusing on activities and technology advancements in the area between Earth and the moon, known as cislunar space. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a policy memo on December 18, which instru
