Once the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greenlights a new drug or medical device, how doctors talk to their patients about them becomes super important. This chat should cover both the benefits and the risks, especially if the product was approved fast-track with limited data. Also, doctors n
President Joe Biden signed a bill preventing a federal shutdown on Saturday. The deal keeps the government running at current levels until March 14 and includes $100 billion for disaster relief and $10 billion for farmers. Biden saw this as a compromise, ensuring the government operates at full capa
For years, pathologists have been using CD34 immunohistochemistry (IHC) to study bone marrow (BM) biopsies and clot sections. The QBEND10 primary antibody clone is widely favored, but other aspects of the testing process vary greatly across different labs and in published research. To address this i
Occupational stress isn't just about the tasks or demands of a job. It's also about how the work is designed. For emergency telecommunicators, the way their job is structured can pile up stress. This review dived into these "structural stressors" that are woven into the job design and policies. The
In a surprising turn of events, the Chicago Board of Education voted to fire Pedro Martinez, the leader of the city's public school system, on Friday night. This decision followed months of political upheaval. The vote was a victory for both the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who
In a surprising move, the Chicago Board of Education decided to keep seven charter schools from closing. These schools, run by Acero Schools, were planned to shut down at the end of the year. The board voted unanimously to fund a rescue plan that will keep all seven schools open for another year. Tw
Have you ever thought about how lung cancer cells move around and invade other parts of the body? It turns out, there's a protein involved in this tricky process. This protein, called integrin α3β1, acts like a helper, making it easier for lung cancer cells to spread. When scientists reduced the amo
You may think of a lung tumor as just a bunch of cancer cells clumped together. But that's not the whole story. The tumor lives in a complex neighborhood, called the tumor microenvironment (TME). This lively area is filled with different cells and molecules that shape how the tumor grows and how it
In Uganda, HIV prevention is a major concern, especially among young females. A study at a public university aimed to uncover what might influence female students' willingness to use a long-acting HIV prevention drug called Cabotegravir (CAB-LA). This drug is injected every two months, making it a c
In the aftermath of a devastating shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, the community is embracing Christmas traditions to find comfort and hope. Reverend Sarah Karlen from City Church explains that the faith community feels God's presence more than ever. The church will
