Red blood cells, or RBCs, are usually pretty chill. They float around in our blood, doing their job without much fuss. But when they meet a chemical called n-butyl acetate (nBA), things get interesting. It's like they're throwing a party, and scientists have named this party "Feierzeit, " which is G
Hospitals are always looking for ways to manage their resources better. One big challenge is figuring out how long patients will stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Too many patients can mean beds are full, and too few can mean beds are empty. This is where smart computers, or machine learning (M
Hospitals often use alarms to alert staff when patients at risk of falling try to move around. But do these alarms actually work? A recent study put them to the test. The study was a randomized clinical trial. This means patients were randomly assigned to either have an alarm or not. The goal was t
Hospitals are trying out virtual nurses to fix their staffing problems. These virtual nurses use video and messaging to check on patients from far away. But a new study shows that this might not be the solution everyone hoped for. Researchers talked to 880 nurses from 10 different states. They foun
Redecan has just launched something new: Amped Live Resin Liquid Diamond vapes. These are not your average vapes. They are made with 80% live resin and 20% liquid diamonds. This combo is supposed to keep the natural flavor of the cannabis plant while making the experience more intense. The vapes co
CrossFit is known for building strong, powerful bodies, but it's not all about muscles and strength. Some female athletes in this sport, along with those who also do endurance training, might be dealing with more than just physical challenges. They could be facing issues like eating problems, body i
Hospital stays can be tough on kids, but one hidden danger is blood clots. These clots, known as hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE), can be serious. To figure out how often these clots happen, researchers looked at data from multiple hospitals. The CHAT risk assessment model had alrea
Hospitals looking to boost morale and reduce burnout among their staff might want to consider hiring more nurses. That's the key takeaway from a recent study that found even a small increase in nurse staffing can lead to significant improvements in the work environment for both doctors and nurses.
Redford Township is under a heavy police watch. The Detroit Police Department is on the hunt for Dalvine Nickerson, a person of interest in a recent homicide case. He was last spotted walking around the Beech Daly and Ross area. Police have been swarming the area since Wednesday afternoon. They hav
Hospitals have always been on the front lines during emergencies. But recent events, like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, have shown that they are not always ready. Many studies before the pandemic pointed out gaps in how hospitals prepare for crises. These gaps became clear during the
