Imagine being able to spot a stroke in its earliest stages using just a CT scan and some clever tech. That's exactly what a recent breakthrough is offering. They are combining smart algorithms with the Internet of Things (IoT) to make detecting strokes faster and more accurate. Stroke is a big
Hospitals are always working to keep patients safe. Two main ways they do this are through team talks, known as Routine Clinical Debriefings (RCDs), and detailed reports, called Incident Reports (IRs). RCDs are casual discussions where medical staff chat about their shift. They talk about w
Researchers and scientists were left in the dark when key research meetings were suddenly canceled. This happened after the Trump administration ordered a communication pause. The halt affected meetings that decide which studies get funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Most importantly
Our bones might feel far stronger than what they may really be; Rust-like things called reactive oxygen species(Ways to describe them can vary. We've heard of free radicals as an example) could possibly damage them over long stretches of time. This science term for "arthritic degeneration. “ In a
Microsoft, a tech giant, released its earnings report which showed some good, but also some not-so-good news and has shaken analysts' faith in the company's aggressive expansion in artificial intelligence. It hit above-expectations with the total revenue for the quarter going up 12%. The company fel
It is tragic but true. Malaria, especially during pregnancy, can be extremely dangerous for both the mother and the unborn child. But finding drugs that are safe for pregnant women, especially during the first three months, has always been a challenge. Researchers have long been trying to
The US Senate had a day of chaos and tension on day 10 of the new White House administration, with a series of hearings for three controversial Cabinet nominees. The hearings were a whirlwind of claims and testy exchanges. In the midst of this political storm, President Trump was tweeting about a pl
Robert F Kennedy Jr. recently announced he would transfer his share of the lawsuit against a major HPV vaccine manufacturer to his adult son, but there's much more to this story. HPV is a common virus that can cause cervical cancer in some people, but there's a vaccine called Gardasil that can
Last year, the FDA in America announced a serious warning about some potato chips. The chips in question were Lay's Classic Potato Chips, which had a hidden ingredient: milk. This was dangerous news for people with severe milk allergies. Eating even one chip could trigger a deadly reaction. The FDA
In the fourth quarter of 2024, a big Swiss drug maker, Novartis, beat expectations but missed its own yearly goals. It announced a huge 16% jump in net sales. That's $13. 2 billion, way more than the estimated $12. 795 billion. The company's adjusted core operating income also surpassed expectation
