Ever wondered why some people with knee implants end up with broken bones? Turns out, it might have something to do with how the implant is placed. A study from a single hospital looked into this issue. They focused on a specific type of knee replacement called the Oxford unicompartmental knee arthr
Imagine you're rich and famous, like an NBA or NFL superstar. You might think your homes are safe, right? Wrong! The NBA has recently warned its players about some really skilled thieves. These aren't your average burglars; they're part of organized crime rings from South America. They use high-tech
Smart displays, those connected screens that go beyond just smart TVs, are making a comeback. Despite never fully breaking into the mainstream, these devices are back in the spotlight, with some companies taking innovative approaches while others fall short. Let's explore the good, bad, and ugly of
Doctors wanted to know more about how the Omicron variant affected children who needed liver transplants. They noticed that some kids got more ill than others and wanted to understand why. They also kept an eye on how many kids got vaccinated after the outbreak spread. Many parents started out unsur
Thinking about retiring? If you own a small business, it's smart to start planning early. Mike Roach, who started Paloma Clothing in Portland, Oregon, knew he had to think about the future when he turned 74. His manager, Traci Burnes, had been crucial in navigating the pandemic, so he decided to off
When it comes to shoulder replacement surgery, doctors and patients alike want to know what factors can predict how well someone will recover. A recent review took a close look at the existing research to find out. It turns out, there are several personal factors that can influence both function and
Ever wondered what makes the United States Air Force (USAF) stand out? It's their amazing collection of one-of-a-kind aircraft. Let's take a look at a few of these extraordinary planes. The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, a massive transport plane, has been around since the '70s. Only about 131 of these exist
Have you ever heard of a machine that can help people breathe while they're sick? One of these machines is called ECMO, which stands for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. It's like a big helping hand for people struggling to breathe due to lung problems. Doctors use ECMO to give these patients so
Twenty years ago, Blizzard Entertainment launched "World of Warcraft" (WoW) and revolutionized the gaming industry. This massive multiplayer online game has since attracted over 240 million players worldwide. Holly Longdale, WoW's executive producer, emphasizes that WoW is more than just a game; it'
Did you know that plants might hold the key to battling cancer? Inside our bodies, there's a protein called cyclin-dependent kinase 13, or CDK13. It's part of a bigger family of proteins that help with important tasks like making RNA and controlling how genes are used. But sometimes, CDK13 can cause
