Did you know that the Southeastern United States has some of the lowest kidney transplant rates in the country? It's true. And it's not just about numbers. There are big differences in who gets these life-saving procedures based on race and money. To tackle this, a study called RaDIANT was launched
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a tricky heart condition that keeps getting worse, even with the latest treatments like ablation. Doctors have tried to stop it by targeting inflammation and fibrosis, but those methods haven't worked out. Recently, scientists have found new cellular and metabolic stress
Ever wondered what it takes to help folks with mental health struggles avoid going to jail? The Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program, or RDP, is doing just that. Launched in 2019, this program is different from the usual way of handling pretrial mental health cases. It's running in seven court
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects about 1 in 8 people worldwide. It's characterized by oily, itchy spots that typically appear on the scalp and face. But what's the best way to treat it? A recent study compared two lotions: one with rosemary extract and another with ketoc
Feliks Badowski, born in Warsaw on May 17, 1923, was a fighter in the ZWZ-AK (Union of Armed Struggle-Home Army). His story starts with his educational background and work in occupied Warsaw. He studied at the Technical Courses Association and worked in industry during the occupation. His account fo
Are you tired of writing test cases manually for REST APIs? Automating this process can save time and reduce errors. But with so many tools out there, how do you know which one to choose? Let's dive into the world of test-case generation for REST APIs, focusing on black-box testing based on OpenAPI
The world is changing fast, and businesses need to keep up. The latest industrial revolution, often called the Fifth, is all about sustainability and balancing human needs with technology. This means companies need agile employees who can adapt quickly to new situations. Researchers have noticed tha
Do you know how to lift your spirits without seeing a doctor? Believe it or not, there's a helper that's always online to lend an ear – an automated chatbot. A recent study showed how this tech can boost well-being when access to human support is hard to find. Think about times when you're feeling
Scientists recently studied how quickly lowering humidity in incubators affects tiny, extremely preterm babies. They wanted to see if suddenly stopping or slowly reducing the humidity caused temperature issues, like getting too cold or hot, or problems with their body's salt balance or skin. The stu
You might think a hospital boss would be the last person to commit a crime. But that's exactly what happened when Gary Johnson, a former operating room director at Tri-City Medical Center, was caught trying to drug and sexually assault a coworker. Johnson, who was 63 at the time, was sentenced to fo
