Ever noticed how handball players often get injured towards the end of a match? Well, fatigue might be the culprit. When you're tired, your body's awareness of its position and movement, known as proprioception, can drop. This makes it harder to control your limbs properly, heightening the risk of i
Taylor Swift might have missed Travis Kelce's big game on Christmas Day, but she still found a way to show support. The singer, who's no stranger to Chiefs games this season, gave a subtle nod to her boyfriend's achievement by liking a celebratory Instagram post. This post highlighted Kelce's record
Did you know that age and body mass index (BMI) could play a significant role in how well a psoriasis treatment works? A recent study looked into a medication called deucravacitinib, a type of drug that blocks certain proteins in the body. This study wanted to find out what factors might make some p
Obesity is a big problem. It can cause serious health issues like diabetes and heart disease. Many people try to lose weight by changing what they eat and how much they exercise. But does teaching people about nutrition really help them lose weight? Let's find out. A study was done in Lahore to see
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a common surgery globally, has seen a surge in educational videos online. Platforms like YouTube and WebSurg offer these videos, but their quality can be hit or miss. This study looked at how the quality of these videos has changed over the past 20 years and compared th
Scientists explored how fluorine atoms and piperazine rings affect the toxicity of norfloxacin (NOR) and its degradation products (NOR-DPs). They used UV light and hydrogen peroxide (UV/H2O2) to break down NOR into eight smaller pieces (P1-P8). Interestingly, the toxicity levels against various cell
You might think that countries in Central America, like Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, have it tough when it comes to making the most of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). Money is tight, resources are limited, and there's corruption and violence to deal with, not to mentio
Clinical trials are a big deal when it comes to checking if new vaccines or medicines are safe and work as they should. These trials are tricky and take a lot of time. They need the help of government officials, trial sites, researchers, and the whole health system. In recent years, many of these tr
Inclisiran, a drug designed to reduce lipoprotein cholesterol levels and minimize cardiovascular disease risk, is currently under scrutiny for its adverse effects. Researchers have dived into the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System to examine real-world data on inclisiran's potential dangers. This
Being a Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) educator can be tough. It's like juggling many balls at once – teaching, grading, advising, mentoring, interviewing, researching, and writing. A recent study showed that over half (52. 4%) of these educators thought about leaving their jobs in the past year
