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ECMO in Thoracic Surgery: A Lifesaver

January 8, 2025

In recent years, doctors have started using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) more often in complex thoracic surgeries. This tool helps patients who might not be suitable for surgery otherwise. ECMO is like a backup system that provides oxygen and supports blood flow. It's especially useful

health

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

Imagine This: Pinpointing Brain Waves in Italy

January 8, 2025

Stereo-EEG—it's not just about diagnosing, it's a whole process. It combines lots of different data, like how the brain looks, behaves, and even the genes it's made up of. Doctors use this method to guess where the brain's seizures are coming from and then implant electrodes to monitor and stimulate

entertainment

The Power of a Goodbye: Why Joe Proctor's Death Still Makes Waves

January 8, 2025

The show Power was known for its big characters and even bigger deaths. One death, in particular, Joe Proctor's, left a lasting impact. It wasn't just a shock, but also a testament to the show's gritty realism. Proctor was a good guy, sort of, with a heart for the underdog. But in the world of Power

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Boosting Urban Sanitation: Do Behavior Change Interventions Work?

January 8, 2025

"When it comes to urban living, keeping things clean is crucial. But not everyone follows the same rules. Some countries have launched projects to change how people act, hoping it'll make cities cleaner. But do these projects really work? Well, the answer isn't clear yet. Researchers have looked int

sports

Track and Field: A Century of Change with Noah Lyles and Harold Abrahams

January 8, 2025

Imagine running the 100m race a hundred years apart. That's what Noah Lyles and Harold Abrahams did. Lyles, the 27-year-old Olympic champion, clocked 9. 79 seconds in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Abrahams, from the 1924 Games, ran the same distance in 10. 6 seconds. That's a difference of 0. 81 seconds,

sports

Racing Legends Tackle Dirt Tracks: Kyle Busch's Unexpected Move

January 8, 2025

Kyle Busch, a legendary NASCAR driver, had a rough season in 2024 with no wins and a disappointing 20th place. So, he decided to switch things up and try something new: dirt racing. Fans were stunned when he entered the 2025 Tulsa Shootout, known for its micro-midget races. Busch's performance was i

health

Few US Teens Get Gender-Affirming Meds, Study Shows

January 7, 2025

You might think that a lot of U. S. teens are getting gender-affirming medications, right? Well, a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, less than 1 in 1, 000 adolescents with commercial insurance received these medications over a five-year period. This includes puberty blockers and hormon

religion

The Hidden Mothers: A Fresh Look at the Prodigal Son Story

January 7, 2025

For a long time, the parable of the Prodigal Son has been mostly focused on men like the father and the sons. But what if we look at it differently? Some historians think that the original listeners might have seen two important women in the story: the mother of the Prodigal Son and the mother of th

health

Boosting Cancer Treatment: LAG-3's Role in Biliary Tract Cancer

January 7, 2025

Imagine you're battling advanced biliary tract cancer (ABTC), and your doctors suggest a mix of drugs: nivolumab, modified gemcitabine, and S-1. This combo showed promise in a past trial, but PD-L1 levels didn't tell us much about how well it would work. So, scientists looked at another marker, LAG-