Last Thursday, as Mary Hotvedt stepped down from her position as chair of the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents, she defended President Joe Shepard and the board from criticism. The board is under fire for spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on fancy furniture and foreign
When you break your arm in an emergency, doctors need quick and effective ways to reduce the injury. Two popular methods are the ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block and the Bier block. Let's look at the difference between these two techniques and how they stack up statistically. First, what exa
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a crucial procedure for many people with kidney issues, but it comes with serious risks like peritonitis. Most cases of this infection are caused by bacteria, with Staphylococcus being common. Tsukamurella species are unusual culprits, especially T. conjunctivitidis. A 62
Do you know that your local pharmacist could play a crucial role in keeping your heart healthy? It's true! Community pharmacists are often overlooked when it comes to helping people with heart diseases. But they have the potential to make a big difference. One important job they could do is to help
Documentary maker, Michael Moore, has spoken openly about the anger people feel towards health insurance companies after the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He didn’t condemn the public’s reaction. Instead, he said this rage has been a long time coming. “After the CEO's killing, people
Wind power prediction is tricky because wind speeds and weather can change quickly and unpredictably. This makes it tough to manage power systems. Scientists have crafted a new model called the Adaptive Expert Fusion Model (EFM+) to tackle this. EFM+ combines the strengths of two powerful prediction
Scientists dived into a registry called J-PVAD to examine how pumping blood out of the left ventricle before restarting blood flow impacts survival in heart attack patients with severe heart dysfunction. They looked at patients treated with an Impella device from February 2020 to December 2021. Thes
In the heart of Wisconsin, the Valley Sports Academy organized its third annual dodgeball tournament, with a twist. Instead of young athletes, adults grabbed the spotlight to raise funds for the Eau Claire Children's Museum. The event, held on a chilly Saturday, showcased the community's spirit as a
Imagine trying to assemble a puzzle while your friend keeps shaking the table. That's kind of what happens to your brain when you have atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm issue that makes your heart beat irregularly and quickly. Blood flow to your brain gets messy, and that's not good. Now, add smok
Cancer affects more than just the patient. In the US, about 1. 6 million adults with cancer also have dependents. This creates unique challenges for families, like increased stress, lowered quality of life, and changes in how families function. But what about the conversation? Not much is known abou
