The recent Paris Olympics had many surprises. Among these surprises, one name stood out: Imane Khelif. She became famous when she quickly beat Angela Carini of Italy in just 46 seconds during her first round. But her journey wasn’t easy. Khelif and Taiwanese boxer Lian Yu-ting were kicked out of the
College basketball fans have a lot to look forward to in this upcoming weekend. There are some exciting games that might be worth watching. The action starts early with a clash between Washington and Minnesota. Washington might struggle to score, but they excel at stopping three-point shots. On the
When faced with tricky colon operations, doctors have a choice: hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy (HALS) or starting with keyhole surgery and possibly switching to open (LCOS). Each method has its pros and cons. HALS uses a small incision for a hand, aiding the laparoscope's cameras. LCOS begins
You might have heard that endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a hot topic when it comes to treating babies under one year old with idiopathic congenital aqueductal stenosis. This condition, which basically means there's a narrowing in the brain that affects the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, can
Meet Ted Lim, the new Chief Business Officer at Warner Bros Motion Picture Group. Lim joins from Amazon MGM Studios, where he was a big shot in strategy and business development. He's been tasked with a cool role: making sure Warner's films reach the most people after their theater runs. He'll be wo
When someone is seriously ill, family caregivers play a crucial role in their care. In Taiwan, there's a need for a quick and reliable way to assess how these caregivers are coping after the loss of their loved one. This is where the Hospice Foundation of Taiwan steps in. They've created a new tool
Have you ever noticed that your itch gets worse at night? For people with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, this is a common problem. Scratching in your sleep can make your skin worse, disrupt your sleep, and lower your quality of life. But how do you measure that? Scientists have been trying
Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i
Did you know that on January 25th, 2004, NASA's Opportunity rover touched down on Mars? The rover, which was expected to last only 90 days, ended up exploring the red planet for over 15 years! That's like driving a car across 28 miles of Martian surface. This wasn't the only event that happened on
River blindness, also known as onchocerciasis, is a major health concern in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target to eliminate this neglected tropical disease (NTD) by 2030. More than 99% of people infected live in 31 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. The goal here is to ex
