Suddenly a storm of disruption hit the healthcare world. At its center? A new directive from the White House that some hospitals are struggling to navigate. Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and the nation’s capital have hit the pause button on gender-affirming care for young people under 1
Pancreatic cancer is a tough challenge. Surgeons have a tool-carrying out a complete pancresetomy. This is a tricky process that involves removing the whole cancerous region and nearby tissues. But, the real question is how to predict how well a patient will do after surgery. This is where t
Brain surgery might not sound like a walk in the park, you might imagine a robot hand trying to create a fine painting. Yet, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure worth discussing. DBS can be traced back to its origin in the 1950s and involves the implantation of electrodes in specific brain
Across the United States, the future of brain surgery depends on policy making. Among many, there is a female pioneer who got the attention of everyone in the field. In 2022, a leader rose to the head of American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Ann R. Stroink is an embodiment of lead
Making computers understand and plan chemistry reactions is a tough task, and it gets tougher when you need the computer to be fast and have a system that has a low carbon footprint. You need to balance lots of factors and timing to make it all work well. Chemistry involves breaking down complex mo
Heart attacks, known to doctors as myocardial infarctions, have some history with a drug called beta-blockers. Traditionally, beta-blockers have always been thought to be a useful option for reducing the risk of death and complications after a heart attack. This is based on the ol
For a long time, DNA has been like the superhero of crime scene investigations But guess what? Too much evidence can overwhelm crime labs and create huge backlogs making this investigation process lengthy Moreover, many pieces of evidence at crime scenes can be body fluids.
The US Senate had a day of chaos and tension on day 10 of the new White House administration, with a series of hearings for three controversial Cabinet nominees. The hearings were a whirlwind of claims and testy exchanges. In the midst of this political storm, President Trump was tweeting about a pl
Issues are brewing at Costco. Most of Costcos' stores are prepared to strike with midnight coming closer. The notable Teamsters workers union persuaded thousands to back them. The company is refusing to cooperate in with union's demands. The Teamsters believe Costco needs will have to boost their o
Doug Burgum, a former North Dakota governor, secured a new role as interior secretary. The confirmation came on a Thursday night. He's the guy that President Donald Trump picked to speed up the fossil fuel industry. The Senate agreed with a 79-18 vote. Most Senate Democrats and all Republicans backe
