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Hot Photos from Mercury's Close Encounter

January 11, 2025

You might think that Mercury is just our little neighbor. But it's not so simple. This small planet is brutal. It's so close to the Sun that it experiences extreme temperatures, from super hot to freezing cold. Plus, it's heavily beaten by solar radiation. So, imagine our excitement when the Europea

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Meet Joseph Aoun: Lebanon's New President with a Military Background

January 11, 2025

Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's newly elected president, is a man who likes to keep things simple and straightforward. Unlike many in Lebanon's political scene, Aoun has always stayed away from party politics and media attention. Those who know him describe him as kind, compassionate, and focused on his duti

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Should Students Ask Before Touching Anesthetized Patients? Canadian Med Students Weigh In

January 11, 2025

The topic of asking anesthetized patients for consent before performing sensitive exams, like pelvic or rectal ones, has been gaining attention. But what do future doctors think about this? A recent conversation with Canadian medical students revealed some interesting viewpoints. Some students beli

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Japanese Doctors Speak Out: Challenges and Importance of Managing Mental Health

January 9, 2025

You might think that family doctors in Japan are just there for coughs and colds. But they often face something much deeper: mental health issues. Despite not having much time and feeling a bit uncertain about their skills, many of these doctors see mental health as a vital part of their job. Howeve

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Noise Can Harm Your Heart: What You Should Know About Living Near Airports

January 8, 2025

Did you know that living near an airport could be bad for your heart? Research has shown that constant exposure to loud airplane noise makes your heart work harder. It’s like trying to sleep in a room that’s always humming. Over the long term, this extra strain can damage your heart. So, if you’re a

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Zinc and COVID Vaccines: A Japanese Study

January 8, 2025

Did you know that having adequate zinc in your blood might make the COVID-19 vaccine work better? That's what a study from Japan found. Researchers looked into how much zinc people had in their blood before getting the COVID vaccine. They wanted to see if it affected how well the vaccine worked. It

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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

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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

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Unexpected Discovery: Bodies Found in JetBlue Plane's Landing Gear

January 7, 2025

Imagine the surprise when two bodies were found stowed away in the landing gear of a JetBlue plane parked at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The grim discovery happened during a routine inspection late Monday night, after the flight had landed from New York's John F. Kennedy Interna