Public schools like Marblehead and Gloucester are facing a major challenge: the cost of special education is skyrocketing. This year, Marblehead spent $4. 4 million on special education outside their district, which is almost three times more than a decade ago. Gloucester’s costs have also shot up b
Every November, we take a moment to celebrate National Caregivers Month. This year, let's shine a light on two remarkable women who have left indelible marks on caregiving: former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Professor Claire Fagin. Rosalynn Carter, known for her advocacy for mental health issues,
The Ethiopian government has a big plan to tackle malnutrition over the next ten years, called the Food and Nutrition Strategy (FNS 2021-2030). Experts did some math to figure out how much money is needed to make this plan happen. They found out that it would cost around US$2. 55 billion over ten ye
Healthcare often involves many professionals working together. One way this happens is through small teams called clinical microsystems. These teams regularly care for specific groups of patients. They might include daily team meetings at the patient's bedside, having team members work in the same a
Tunisia grapples with a significant challenge: managing tons of phosphogypsum, a byproduct of phosphate mining that's causing serious environmental harm. This study delves into the heavy metal contamination in phosphogypsum waste from the Mdhilla region, Gafsa, in southern Tunisia. Researchers analy
Hip fractures can have a big impact on a person's health and how they live their life. Even with treatment, many patients, especially older ones, still face serious problems like repeat fractures and even death. So, it's really important to figure out what factors play a big role in how a person doe
Heart failure (HF) hospitalizations show changes throughout the year. Scientists have tried to explain why this happens, but they haven't checked the specific causes yet. This study took a big dataset of HF hospitalizations over time to figure out what factors might be at play. Imagine how the weat
Adipose tissue is a dynamic organ crucial for survival roles like immune responses and thermogenesis. New studies reveal it has a complex anatomy and physiology. Vasoactive intestinal peptide, known as VIP, and its receptors (VPAC1 and VPAC2) play significant roles in various bodily functions. Howev
Hand surgery departments have been navigating a complex landscape over the past ten years. One significant shift has been the move towards performing more procedures in outpatient settings. This change helps hospitals save money and create more space for patients needing overnight care. However, it
Ever wondered how plants fight back against pests? In tea plants, a special chemical called (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate (3-HAC) plays a big role in defense. But how do these plants make and control this chemical? Scientists looked at what happens when leaves are eaten by a pest called Ectropis obliqua. Th
