The world of anesthesia is a bit like a magic trick. It can make kids go from wide awake to fast asleep in seconds. But sometimes, when they wake up, things get a bit wacky. This is known as pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium, or PAED. It's like when a kid wakes up from a nap and is super confu
The world of autism research is always buzzing with new ideas. One recent study has been looking into transcranial pulsed current stimulation, or tPCS. This fancy term refers to a technique that uses gentle electrical pulses to stimulate the brain. The goal? To see if it can help kids with autism sp
After heart surgery, many adults face a sneaky issue: atrial fibrillation, or AF. This is when the heart beats in a chaotic way. It's a common problem, affecting up to half of the patients who have had heart surgery. The tricky part? It can show up after the patient has already left the hospital. Th
In a recent courtroom showdown, the spotlight was on Mark Zuckerberg, as old emails surfaced. These messages, some over a decade old, showed his concerns about rivals and key deals. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) used these emails to question Zuckerberg during a lengthy trial. The FTC's lead law
Manchester, a city in northern England, is famous for its role in the working-class movement. It all started with a tragic event in 1819. That year, the British cavalry attacked a peaceful gathering of workers demanding political rights. This event, known as the Peterloo Massacre, left at least 18 p
Ibogaine is a substance that has been getting a lot of buzz lately. It's not your typical psychedelic, but it's shown promise in helping people with substance use disorders. However, there are some big hurdles to overcome before it can be widely used. One major issue is the lack of big companies bac
A judge in Manhattan has decided that Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for sex trafficking will go ahead as planned in May. Combs, who is currently in jail, had asked for a two-month delay. He wanted more time to gather evidence for his defense. However, Judge Arun Subramanian disagreed. The judge pointed
A judge in Idaho has ruled that a witness can testify about seeing a person with "bushy eyebrows" around the time of a brutal quadruple murder. This decision comes despite strong objections from the defense team of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of the crime. The murders took place in 202
A judge in New York has made a definitive call. The sex-trafficking trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs will kick off on May 5th. This decision comes after Combs’ legal team requested a two-month delay. They argued they needed more time to get ready. But the judge was not convinced. He questioned why the c
Mural Oncology plc, a biotech firm based in Waltham, is undergoing a major overhaul. The company has decided to halt the development of its primary cancer treatment, nemvaleukin. This move is part of a broader strategy to explore new directions for the firm. The decision to stop developing nemvaleu
