The Food and Drug Administration is gearing up for significant changes in how Covid vaccines are distributed and who can receive them this fall. The FDA is pushing for new clinical trials that include placebo groups. This means some participants will receive the actual vaccine, while others get a h
The eMERGE Network is a big deal in medical research. It's all about turning scientific discoveries into real treatments. But there's a big problem. Not everyone can join in because of money troubles. The cost of medical care recommended by studies can be a major barrier. This issue hasn't gotten mu
In Africa, many children struggle with uncorrected refractive errors. These issues affect their ability to see clearly. This can have a big impact on their daily lives and how they function. A recent look into this problem used a special tool. This tool is called the Pediatric Eye Questionnaire. It
People with migraines often wonder if exercise can help reduce their headaches. A recent study looked into this question. It focused on how different types and mixes of exercise affect migraine attacks and related health issues. The study did not just look at one type of exercise. It checke
A major shift is happening in the world of genetic data. Regeneron, a big name in biotechnology, is stepping in to buy 23andMe, a company known for its DNA testing kits. The price tag? A cool $256 million. This move comes as 23andMe faces bankruptcy, but Regeneron has plans to keep the company runni
Squamosal synostosis is a condition that affects the skull's growth. It happens when the squamosal suture, a seam in the skull, fuses too early. This can lead to different issues depending on whether one or both sides of the skull are affected. The condition is not common, so there is a lot to learn
Stord, a major player in the e-commerce logistics game, just made a big splash. They have taken over Ware2Go, a warehousing and fulfillment network, from UPS. This move is all about growing fast and meeting the huge demand from online shops. With this takeover, Stord is adding 21 new warehouses to i
One major player in the genetic testing world, 23andMe, has made a significant move. They sold their massive genetic data bank to a drug company, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. The deal is worth 256 million dollars. This data bank holds genetic information from around 15 million people. The sale happene
The goal of domain-adaptive object detection (DAOD) is to help detectors work well in new, unlabeled areas by reducing the bias that comes from the original, labeled areas. Recent work has shown that vision-language models (VLMs) can be very helpful in this process. However, there are some issues th
The Buccaneers have a secret weapon in their lineup, and his name is Baker Mayfield. He's currently in the second year of a three-year deal worth $100 million, which is a steal for the team. They're paying him $33. 3 million per year, which is a bargain for a top-10 quarterback. This year, his cap n
