In January 2024, Tanzania began using a 12-dose weekly regimen of isoniazid and rifapentine (3HP) to prevent TB in people with HIV. This medicine can be taken for just 12 weeks instead of the usual 9 months. A study was done before the start of this program to see if a support system involving famil
Melania and Donald Trump's marriage has been under the microscope for years. Recent reports suggest their relationship is more like a business partnership than a loving one. Insiders claim they don't share a deep emotional connection. Instead, Melania's role is to portray a happy marriage, helping D
Klebsiella pneumoniae, a sneaky germ found worldwide, is getting tougher to treat. Scientists tested how well antibiotics work on some clinical samples and a reference strain, ATCC13883. They looked at what genes were active and found some interesting things. A particular sample, DY16KPN, seems to f
A Virginia resident, Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, is in hot water with the law. The 35-year-old Indian-born American citizen has been convicted of helping the terrorist group ISIS. How? By sending them over $185, 000 in cryptocurrency. The trial, which ended on Friday, saw a jury find Chhipa guilty o
Growing up is tough, and for kids with chronic diseases in Iran, it can be even tougher. These kids face extra challenges that can make their symptoms worse and lower their quality of life. So, scientists in Iran decided to look into different ways to help these kids feel better. They reviewed lots
In the heart of North Macedonia lies Mariovo, a region where moss is playing a crucial role in monitoring air pollution. Scientists have been using moss samples to track the distribution of potentially harmful chemicals in the air. They found 44 different elements in 20 moss samples. These moss samp
Dr. James Esdaile, a skilled Scottish surgeon, worked in colonial India during the 1840s. Instead of sticking to traditional surgical methods, he decided to use something quite different: mesmeric anaesthesia, better known as hypnosis. This change marked a significant shift in his career. Esdaile te
In 2010, Romania's Ministry of National Defense developed a special service called the Military Emergency Medical Service (SMMU). Its main goal? To save the lives of military personnel during operations using specially equipped MEDEVAC aircraft. But what about the rest of the population? That's wher
California is in the midst of a tough battle against COVID-19, with infection and death rates soaring. To fight back, researchers are studying four vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson. The goal? To find out which one can help end the pandemic the fastest. If everyone gets v
Imagine this: the U. S. could soon reduce its funding for Ukraine, leaving Europe to potentially fill the gap. This scenario has become more likely since the election results, where Donald Trump and the Republican party took control. Trump has suggested that U. S. aid to Ukraine might decrease, whic
