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Exercise After Chest Trauma: How Soon is Too Soon?

December 15, 2024

Imagine getting into a minor car accident and walking away with a bruised chest. You might think rest is the best medicine, but what if exercise could help? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They did a big study across many hospitals to see if starting certain exercises right after a chest

business

Predicting Drug Sales: Pfizer's Post-Revenue Assets in the Spotlight

December 15, 2024

Accurately estimating the future sales of drugs that are already on the market, known as post-revenue assets, is a big deal in the pharmaceutical world. It helps companies like Pfizer make smart decisions about where to invest their money. This study introduces a new way to forecast these sales by u

entertainment

Raphael Saadiq to Guide USC Music Students

December 15, 2024

Legendary artist Raphael Saadiq is joining the USC Thornton School of Music as the first mentor in their new Dean’s Creative Vanguard Program. This partnership, led by dean Jason King and key instructors, will see Saadiq, known for his work with D’Angelo and Solange, mentoring senior students in the

science

Uncovering Ancient Aluminum Secrets: A Geological Detective Story

December 15, 2024

Deep in the heart of Brazil lies a fascinating mystery hidden within rocks. Scientists have been puzzling over how aluminium-rich soils, or paleobauxites, formed way back in the Great Oxidation Event (GOE), around 2. 1 billion years ago. This period was marked by a significant change in Earth's atmo

health

Cost-Effective Omalizumab for Chronic Hives: Finding the Best Dose

December 15, 2024

Chronic urticaria, a skin condition that causes hives and swelling for over six weeks, can be a real pain. It’s tough on quality of life and often needs long-term treatment. One such treatment is omalizumab, but it’s pricey, making it hard to access in countries with high healthcare costs. Researche

business

Markel's Insurance Struggles: Can Jana's Push Boost Value?

December 15, 2024

Markel Group, a financial holding company, is known for its specialty insurance, investments, and a diverse range of businesses under Markel Ventures. Recently, activist investor Jana Partners, led by Barry Rosenstein, has been urging the company to focus more on its insurance operations. Markel's i

environment

Weather Data Refreshed: A New Look at Rainfall

December 14, 2024

Accurate information about rainfall is crucial for understanding risks like floods and droughts. Scientists recently created a new model using methods called Random Forest and Wavelet Multi-Resolution Analysis (RF-WMRA). The goal was to improve data about rainfall in the area along the Sichuan-Tibet

health

The Journey of a Cost-Effective Gait Simulator

December 14, 2024

Imagine you’re designing a new prosthetic knee. Traditionally, you’d test it using human volunteers. But what if there was a cheaper, more efficient way? Enter the gait simulator! This study explored how to create one that’s both effective and affordable. They started by running simulations of a pro

politics

Caucasia: A Pawn in the East-West Power Play

December 14, 2024

In the heart of Eurasia, a region known as Caucasia has found itself at the center of a tug-of-war between superpowers. Russia, with its sights set on regaining influence in its former Soviet backyard, has been jostling with the United States for control. While the U. S. aims for global dominance, R

health

Understanding Breast Cancer: The Role of Deubiquitinating Enzymes

December 14, 2024

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, and it comes in many different forms. This makes it tricky to diagnose and treat. One important process in our cells is called ubiquitination, which helps regulate many things like the cell cycle, DNA repair, and more. Deubiquitinating enz