A man from northern Virginia has been taken into custody for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. from Woodbridge, Virginia,
People in hospitals often get medicine to fight infections. One such medicine is flucloxacillin. But how do doctors know if the right amount is getting into the blood? That's where therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) comes in. TDM checks the levels of medicine in the blood to make sure it's working we
A big step has been taken in solving a puzzle that has been around for nearly five years. The FBI has finally made an arrest in the case of the pipe bombs found near the DNC and RNC headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the January 6th Capitol riot in 2021. These pipe bombs were found on
The FDA is getting a new leader for its drug evaluation center. Tracy Beth Høeg is stepping into this crucial role. Meanwhile, the CDC is reviewing the hepatitis B vaccine. This is a big deal because vaccines play a huge role in public health. But not everyone is happy with the FDA's plans. A group
Gabapentin is a drug that more and more people are using. It's often prescribed for nerve pain and other conditions. But there's a catch: some people might misuse it. This has led to different states making their own rules about gabapentin. From 2016 to 2024, half of the states and territories in t
Cuba is facing a serious health crisis. Mosquitoes are spreading two dangerous viruses: chikungunya and dengue. These viruses have caused 33 deaths since July. Sadly, many of these deaths were young children. The problem started in the western part of Cuba and has now spread everywhere. Chikungunya
Cuba is facing a serious health issue. Mosquitoes carrying viruses have caused many deaths. Most of those who died were children. The viruses involved are chikungunya and dengue. These viruses are spread through mosquito bites. Chikungunya is known for causing severe joint pain and fever. It is not
DEI programs are facing a lot of criticism these days. Some people think they are unfair and hurt meritocracy. But let's think about this. First, DEI programs were never about giving unfair advantages. They were made to fight discrimination and favoritism. These things go against the idea of merito
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a tough opponent, but scientists are finding new ways to fight it. They've discovered that some CRCs have mutations in ARID1A and TP53 genes. These mutations make the cancer cells more vulnerable to a type of treatment that targets WEE1. Here's how it works: ARID1A helps
Southern University is using technology to raise healthier and tastier beef. This isn't just about cows; it's about using data to improve food quality. Researchers are using a special pill with sensors to monitor the health of calves. This pill tracks important details like heart rate, temperature,
