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Safety in Thoracic Anesthesia: Protecting Healthcare Workers from Airborne Diseases

January 8, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the risks healthcare workers face from airborne diseases. These risks are especially high during thoracic anesthesia, where procedures like tracheal intubation and flexible bronchoscopy can generate aerosols. These tiny droplets can spread respiratory infec

health

Robots in Lung Cancer: How They Help Doctors Check Your Lungs

January 8, 2025

Ever wondered how doctors check if a little spot on your lung is serious? One way they do it is by using robots! Lung cancer is a big problem, with lots of people dying from it each year. The tricky part is that many people don't feel sick when they first get it. So, doctors often find it by acciden

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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: An Anesthesiologist's Playbook

January 8, 2025

Did you know that high blood pressure during pregnancy, aka preeclampsia, isn't just a mommy-to-be problem? It can affect up to 8% of pregnancies, even after the 20-week mark. Both mom and baby can be in trouble if it's not kept in check. So, what's the big deal? While doctors haven't figured out ex

education

New Board Members Sworn In At Hillsborough Meeting

January 8, 2025

On Monday evening, Hillsborough Township held its annual Board of Education reorganization meeting. Three school board members were sworn in. Allison Laning-Beder, Elaine Jackson, and Jane Staats, who were all re-elected in last November's election, stood together to take the oath of office. Despite

politics

Chinatown's Evolution: A Community Divided

January 8, 2025

Boston has rolled out some new building rules for Chinatown, aiming to preserve its unique charm and make housing more affordable. But not all locals are sold on the idea. The proposed changes allow buildings to reach up to 35 stories in specific areas. This has some residents worried about overcrow

health

The Divided Opinions on Ozempic: Off-Label Drug Use and Public Concerns

January 8, 2025

Ozempic, a new drug used to tackle obesity, has stirred debate among the public. A recent survey of 3, 420 US adults, conducted between June 13 and 22, 2023, found that opinions are divided when it comes to doctors prescribing these medications for off-label use. Nearly half of the respondents, 46.

science

The Power of Stable Surfactants in Keeping Biopharmaceuticals Fresh

January 8, 2025

Biopharmaceuticals are on the rise, but they have a big problem—they tend to clump together quickly. Right now, we use surfactants like polysorbates and poloxamers to stop this from happening and make them last longer. However, these surfactants aren't very stable themselves. They change into many d

politics

Trudeau Steps Down: What's Next for Canada's Liberals?

January 8, 2025

When Justin Trudeau, Canada's 23rd prime minister, decided to step down, many were not surprised. He had promised big changes back in 2015, like fighting climate change, improving Indigenous relations, and updating the voting system. But over time, his popularity dropped. Members of his own Liberal

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Jimmy Carter: The Unconventional President Comes Home

January 7, 2025

Former President Jimmy Carter isn't your typical Washington insider, and the feeling is mutual. He's heading back to the nation's capital this Tuesday, not for a celebration of his presidency, but for an official recognition after his life. The grand ceremony is more about following procedures than

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Billionaire Promises Major Investment in U. S. Data Centers

January 7, 2025

In an interesting turn of events, a Dubai-based billionaire, Hussain Sajwani, has promised a significant investment in building data centers across the United States. Sajwani, who is known for his property development company DAMAC Properties, plans to spend at least $20 billion on this project. The