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Do Amniotic and Chorionic Grafts Really Help with Diabetic Foot Ulcers?

January 22, 2025

Lower-extremity diabetic ulcers (LEDUs) affect many people each year. These ulcers need special care. Sometimes, doctors use dehydrated human amnionic and chorionic allografts (DHACAs) to help heal them. These grafts are made from the inner layers of the placenta, a vital part of pregnancy. But not

sports

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Talks Track vs. Football: A Tale of Two Sports

January 20, 2025

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the women's 400m hurdles, has a unique perspective on the world of sports. Not only is she a track and field legend, but she's also married to former NFL player Andre Levrone, giving her insights into both track and field and football. I

education

Classroom Decorations: A Big Debate in Ohio

January 16, 2025

Ohio's Little Miami Local Schools is stirring up a debate. On Thursday night, the school board will talk about a policy that might make teachers take down most posters, flags, and displays in classrooms. The district wants to focus classrooms on the curriculum, not social or political issues. Littl

health

How Well Does an Algorithm Grade Surgical Complications?

January 15, 2025

Have you ever wondered how doctors evaluate the severity of complications after surgery? One way they do this is by using the Clavien-Dindo (C-D) classification system. But how well can an algorithm, like a computer program, do this job? Researchers have been testing an algorithm to see if it can au

health

Watch Out for Soy: Michigan Sausage Recall

January 14, 2025

Well, here's a little food safety warning for you. There's a recall happening for some sausage products from UP Products, LLC, known as Meyer Wholesale, in Michigan. The problem? They didn't mention soy on the label, and soy is a known allergen. It's like hiding a secret ingredient, but not in a goo

politics

Judge Fla. Cases Through Dec. 2024 with New Developments

January 13, 2025

Florida Judge Aileen Cannon, known for her high-profile cases, just approved something important: she won’t block the public release of a report on former president Donald Trump’s role in trying to overturn the 2020 election. But! She’s putting a pause on one part of the report that involves some se

politics

The Race to Release: What’s Happening with the Special Counsel’s Report?

January 13, 2025

As of now, Judge Cannon’s order is still in effect. It's scheduled to expire tonight at midnight. Lawyers for the government are asking Judge Cannon to extend this order. Meanwhile, the government’s appeal of the order is being handled by the Eleventh Circuit. It’s all pretty confusing, right? The

sports

West Ham's Fullkrug Struggles: A Closer Look

January 13, 2025

West Ham United's signing of Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund last summer hasn't quite panned out as expected. The striker, who joined the Hammers for a reported £27 million, has been plagued by injuries and poor form. Recently, he picked up another injury during a 2-1 FA Cup loss to Aston Vil

environment

Discovering the Best Willow Cuttings for Field Planting

January 13, 2025

Willows are becoming quite popular for big ecosystem recovery projects. But there's a question: which size of willow cuttings fares best when planted in the field? Scientists compared the survival of willow cuttings from different places, diameters, and lengths over two growing seasons in Alberta, C

health

Betamethasone and Delayed Cord Clamping: A Surprising Effect on Blood Flow

January 13, 2025

Did you know that betamethasone, a medication commonly used to speed up lung and heart development in preterm babies, could actually change how blood flows in their bodies during and after birth? Scientists studied this in baby lambs, which are often used to understand human infants better. They fou