You might know tranexamic acid (TXA) for its blood-related perks, like in knee replacements and rotator cuff repairs. But what about its effect on shoulder surgery? This study is all about finding out if TXA can make your shoulder feel and move better right after a total shoulder replacement (TSA).
Welcome to Week 13 of fantasy football! With no byes, there are loads of players to choose from. Let's dive into the best and worst matchups for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Quarterbacks: * Top Pick: C. J. Stroud (QB – HOU) faces the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguar
Ever heard of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)? It's a condition where your body can't make enough healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia and a need for blood transfusions. A new drug, luspatercept, has been showing great promise in clinical trials. But how does it fare in the real world? A study
In Europe, HIV is still a big problem among women, and many chances to test for it are missed. Family Planning Centers (FPCs) should offer HIV testing, but they often don't. A small study in France checked if it's possible and acceptable for FPC staff who aren't doctors to offer quick HIV tests to v
The realm of plastic and reconstructive surgery is evolving, with a growing emphasis on embracing diversity. Initially, the focus was on providing more opportunities for women and individuals from Black and Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. Today, the concept of diversity has broadened to include religio
Sorting and recycling trash is a big deal for saving resources and cleaning up the environment. Plastic waste is a key part of this process, and we're getting better at finding it by using more than one type of image. For a long time, we've used only one type of image to spot plastic waste. Now, we
Trying to recycle waste polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics is tough because it can create hazardous stuff, like polychlorinated biphenyls. Researchers have come up with a cool new way to fix this issue. They use sunlight to heat up and convert PVC plastics into useful carbon materials. This process i
Ever wondered why some pregnancies are more challenging than others? Let's dive into the fascinating world of microRNAs and their impact on the placenta. We're focusing on miR-34a, a tiny but mighty molecule that plays a big role in how well the placenta develops. When miR-34a levels are low, it can
Thinking about which players to start and sit this Thanksgiving? Let's dive into some picks and predictions for fantasy football! Cooper Rush, the Cowboys' backup quarterback, has been catching attention lately. Even though he's not a superstar, he's been given more chances to throw, racking up ove
Imagine the heat of the moment. In a high-stakes basketball game between top-ranked Kansas and No. 11 Duke, things got heated. Kansas center Hunter Dickinson was kick-started from the game after an unexpected move. During a rebound battle, Dickinson laid a kick right at Duke's Maliq Brown's head. Th
