The CACTO program has been focusing on something really important: helping moms of kids with autism. These moms face unique challenges, and the CACTO program aims to support them through care agreements. But how well are these agreements being used? Let's dive in. First, what are care agreements? T
You know how some molecules can twist and bend, while others stay stiff? Scientists found that this flexibility can change how certain fluorescent probes work when they detect toxic mercury (Hg²⁺) in water. They looked at two types of these probes, one with a wiggly bit (1) and one that's pretty str
Finding reliable ways to predict how metastatic kidney cancer patients will respond to treatment is a big deal. Doctors need this info to decide on the best care plan. One thing they're looking at is the glucose-to-lymphocyte ratio (GLR). This is like a sugar to immune cells ratio. A Turkish group c
Years ago, some kids were in special classes called GATE. Now, adults who were in these classes are wondering if they were secretly trained by the CIA! One of these adults, Anna Mills, shared her old school work on TikTok. People were surprised to see assignments about codes, graphs, sign language,
In the sun-baked Upper West region of Ghana, a battle against malaria is being fought. One weapon is Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC), a strategy that hands out antimalarial drugs to kids during the rainy season. But how do the people caring for those kids feel about it? That's what researcher
Imagine you're trying to steer a huge, complex system, like an ecosystem or a healthcare network. Agent-based models (ABMs) help us simulate these systems, but controlling them can be tough. Enter surrogate modeling: a clever technique that simplifies things. This method turns complex ABMs into smal
Imagine if we could capture a snapshot of the chaos inside tumors, revealing crucial clues about how breast cancer cells interact with their surroundings. That's what scientists are doing with something called spatial profiling. They're using three advanced imaging tools—cyclic immunofluorescence (C
President Biden's administration has made a significant move, offering student loan forgiveness to over 150, 000 borrowers. This group includes 85, 000 individuals who were victims of school fraud, 61, 000 people with severe disabilities, and 6, 100 public service workers. So far, the administration
Ever wondered what makes health services in Ethiopia tick? A lot of that has to do with health extension workers, or HEWs. These folks are on the front lines, providing care to communities. Since the Health Extension Program started, various training programs, known as capacity-building intervention
Edwards Air Force Base buzzed with excitement in 2024 as the first B-21 Raider test flights took to the skies. This sixth-generation stealth bomber, crafted by Northrop Grumman, is a game-changer for U. S. military aviation. Named after the World War II Doolittle Raiders, the Raider is set to replac
