You've probably heard about the Patient Activation Measure (PAM), a popular tool used globally to gauge how involved patients are in their healthcare. A recent study in Italy focused on the Italian version of the PAM, known as PAM13-I, to see how well it works among patients undergoing elective surg
Get ready for another thrilling season of The White Lotus! This time, the luxury hotel is in Thailand, and it's welcoming a new cast of characters, including some familiar faces. Walton Goggins, known for his role in Fallout, plays Rick Hatchett, who's traveling with his younger girlfriend. Harry Po
Did you know that some circular RNAs can control the actions of cell-like trophoblasts? One such RNA is hsa_circ_0069443. It’s been discovered that when this RNA is absent or less active, it can lead to a early loss of pregnancy. Why is this? Well, trophoblast cells, which are crucial for embryo gro
In a sudden and worrying move, rebels from the M23 group, backed by Rwanda, have moved towards the city of Goma in eastern Congo. This put the local population of around 2 million in a state of panic, as they feared a major conflict was coming their way. The U. N. described the situation as dire, wi
Imagine you're a detective, but instead of clues, you're searching for missing genes. That's essentially what happened with a woman in her 40s from Japan. She was suspected to have Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a condition linked to increased cancer risk. Scientists turned to advanced genetic tools, like th
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a brutal conflict has taken the lives of six UN peacekeepers. This news comes as the M23 rebel group pushes closer to the city of Goma, a major hub for humanitarian efforts. The peacekeepers, hailing from South Africa, Uruguay, and Malawi, were killed in sepa
Ever wondered how those custom-made teeth aligners are made and if they're safe? A recent study looked into the safety of 3D-printed aligners made from a material called Tera Harz TA-28. These aligners can have different thicknesses, which might affect how long they need to be cured under UV light t
U. S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith, 32, thought his knee pain was just a result of his intense military training and exercises. The discomfort persisted for years, but he managed it with over-the-counter painkillers. It wasn't until 2020, while working stateside, that he decided to see an Air Forc
Are university students in Saudi Arabia living the healthy life? Not quite. Many are picking up on the unhealthy habits of our fast-paced world, such as eating poorly, exercising less, and getting insufficient sleep. These habits might be setting them up for future health problems. The Saudi governm
Star Trek fans and critics alike have weighed in on the latest installment featuring Michelle Yeoh as Philippa Georgiou, and the verdict is not unanimous. After returning to the past in Star Trek: Section 31, Yeoh's performance is generally praised, but the film itself faces criticism for its tone a
