Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), often called "brittle bone disease, " is a rare genetic condition that makes bones very fragile. It's caused by a problem with a type of collagen, which affects different tissues in the body. Because OI impacts many body systems, people with it need care from many docto
Ever thought about what happens if a tiny pathway in the heart is left open during surgery? It might seem minor, but this could potentially cause a problem called pulmonary coarctation. This is like a squeezing in the blood vessels that go to the lungs. Scientists are keeping a close eye on a speci
Doctors often suggest doing something called "coronary angiography" early on for patients with a high risk of a certain type of heart attack called non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). This involves looking at the heart's blood vessels within 24 hours of admission. However, some stud
Remember "Focus"? The 2015 crime thriller starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie? It wasn't a massive hit back then, but fast forward to today, and it's suddenly a big deal on Netflix. The film, made on a $50 million budget, brought in $159 million globally. Seeing how adult dramas struggle now, this
Imagine stepping into the chilly 1970s, where the secrets of the golden idol - once whispered about in Legend of Lemuria - remain hidden behind a veil of conspiracy and shadowy myths. The Rise of the Golden Idol begins with a grim finding: a scientist, frozen in snow, meets a mysterious end. Color G
Leonardo DiCaprio recently celebrated his 50th birthday with a bash that made the Academy Awards look dull. Instead of the usual party gossip, his guest list was a jaw-dropping mix of Hollywood big shots. Imagine seeing Brad Pitt, Mark Ruffalo, and Benicio del Toro all in one place! DiCaprio's part
Fifty-five years ago, the UK launched Skynet-1A, a military communications satellite. It stopped working after a year and a half, but it's still up there, the oldest UK spacecraft in orbit. Recently, someone moved it from its original orbit above Africa to a new spot above the Americas. No one knows
Imagine this: in the 1700s, when medical care for humans was still quite basic, there were people in Britain dedicated to treating dogs! These were the dog doctors, and they didn't have any official healthcare training. The most famous of them was John Norborn, who wasn't ashamed to call himself a '
Hey there! Ever thought about being a life-saver? Well, here's your chance. The Louisiana Department of Health is putting on a cool event in Hammond on November 12. It's all about teaching people how to spot and help someone who's overdosed on opioids. You'll learn about Narcan, a special medicine t
Ever wondered how technologies interact with each other? This study is like a field guide to technology ecosystems. It splits tech interactions into four groups, just like in ecology. First, there's what they call 'technological parasitism. ' One tech is thriving, while the other feels the pinch. Th
