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Heart Health and Lipoprotein(a): What's the Connection?

November 28, 2024

Did you know that lipoprotein(a), often forgotten in heart health talks, plays a vital role? Researchers decided to take a closer look at Lp(a) levels and how they might influence atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). They were interested in seeing how traditional risk factors like high bl

health

Counting Deaths Differently: Brazil's New Method for Understanding Violence

November 28, 2024

Violence is a major concern in Brazil, but understanding the true extent of it has been tough. The Brazilian Mortality Information System (SIM) is a key source of data, but it's not always perfect. Researchers have been working on a new way to make sense of this information. They call it the GBD-Bra

health

The Impact of Osimertinib on Post-Surgery and Initial Advanced NSCLC

November 28, 2024

Osimertinib has been a game-changer in treating advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). But how does it fare when used as a first-line treatment for patients who have had surgery and later experienced a recurrence? That's a question that needs answering. While we know that post-surgery recurren

education

Similarity vs Diversity: How to Get Along?

November 25, 2024

Ever wondered if celebrating differences or similarities makes us friendlier towards others? Science says that when it comes to different groups like ethnic, religious, or political ones, people just love having something in common. Research has shown that the more alike we feel, the more we want to

entertainment

The Simpsons' Amazing Tech Predictions: How Their Jokes Became Reality

November 25, 2024

"The Simpsons, " the famous animated sitcom, has an uncanny ability to predict future events, often years ahead of time. One of the most interesting aspects of their predictions is their portrayal of advanced technology. For instance, the show once featured a smartwatch, which may have seemed like a

sports

Meet Michelle Simpson: Angel Yin's Secret Weapon on the Green

November 24, 2024

Eighteen years into her caddying career, Michelle Simpson has become a well-known figure on the golf course. She started her journey in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where she picked up golf at the age of 15. Before becoming a caddie, Simpson was a professional golfer herself, playing on the Epson Tour

technology

Meet Red Error Guy: Microsoft Flight Simulator’s Surprise Star

November 24, 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator might not be famous for its characters, but the 2024 version has introduced a new friend: Red Error Guy. He’s just a red figure holding an “ERROR” sign, but he’s become a familiar sight for players dealing with launch issues. The game’s new always-online feature has led to

technology

Flight Simulator 2024 Takes a Nosedive on Launch Day

November 24, 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the latest in the long-running flight simulation series, has hit major turbulence. The game relies heavily on cloud servers to offer a life-sized digital twin of Earth, which was meant to avoid the huge download size of its predecessor. However, on release day, these

science

Testing SIMIND with a Heart Phantom

November 23, 2024

Simulating medical images with nuclear detectors, known as Monte Carlo simulation codes like SIMIND, are really handy tools for scientists. This study was all about checking if SIMIND could be a good substitute for real nuclear medicine experiments. They used a cardiac phantom, called HL, which is l

finance

Predicting Bubbles: A Two-Step Guide Under Fluctuating Markets

November 22, 2024

Economists have been grappling with the challenge of predicting bubbles in financial markets. One recent study took a fresh approach by dividing the market into four regimes and assuming that volatility can change over time. This four-regime bubble model focuses on identifying the start, peak, colla