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Radiology Education Goes Global: Free Online Webinars Democratizing Learning

December 15, 2024

Imagine being able to learn about radiology from experts around the world, all while sitting in your own home. This is the reality thanks to free-to-access radiology webinars. Let's take a closer look at how these online classes are making top-notch education accessible to anyone with an internet co

lifestyle

Women Brewers: A New Era in Japan's Sake Industry

December 15, 2024

In the heart of Japan, a quiet revolution is happening. More women are entering the world of sake brewing, once considered off-limits. Meet Mie Takahashi, a master brewer at Koten brewery in Nagano. She's one of just 33 female toji (master brewers) in Japan. Traditionally, sake making was a man's jo

celebrities

Holiday Sweetness: Tom Cruise's Famous Cakes Spark Excitement Among Celebrity Friends

December 15, 2024

This holiday season, Tom Cruise's renowned Coconut Cakes have been the talk of the town among his A-list friends. The cakes, featuring a lush white chocolate base, cream cheese frosting, and coconut flakes, are a highly anticipated gift. Glen Powell, Cruise's co-star from "Top Gun: Maverick, " was o

health

Sedation by Pediatric ICU Doctors: Safe for Kids' Radiation Therapy

December 14, 2024

Procedural sedation is crucial for kids undergoing radiation therapy. Traditionally, anesthesiologists handled this, but now pediatric critical care physicians are taking the lead. A study looked into how well they're doing. The research team checked out a single hospital's records of kids who recei

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Unraveling Ovarian Cancer: How Medical Images Help

December 14, 2024

Ovarian cancer is one of the most fatal gynecological cancers worldwide. While medical imaging is used to screen for ovarian cancer, accurately identifying whether a tumor is benign or malignant is still challenging. This is because the images can vary, making it hard to get objective results withou

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Lights, EMFs, and Water: Are They Messing with Our Internal Clocks?

December 14, 2024

Our bodies have an in-built timekeeper, called the circadian rhythm, that keeps many functions running smoothly. When this rhythm gets disrupted, it can cause health problems. Modern life, with its long indoor hours and irregular schedules, can throw off this rhythm. Besides personal habits, environ

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Heart's Hidden Plutonium and Radium: A Close Look

December 14, 2024

Since the late 1960s, the United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries (USTUR) has been studying how radioactive elements like uranium and plutonium move through the human body. Now, they're focusing on the heart. This research, part of the Million Person Study, aims to estimate the radiation d

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The Fight Against Polio: A Vaccine's Power and the Risks Ahead

December 14, 2024

In 1955, a groundbreaking announcement was made at the University of Michigan. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was declared highly effective, stopping the deadly virus that once paralyzed or killed half a million people each year. Celebrations erupted nationwide, marking a turning point in public health.

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The Army-Navy Game: Meet the Announcers and Preview the Match

December 13, 2024

This year's Army-Navy game is a big deal, with both teams having winning records. The game, now in its 125th year, is a long-standing tradition. It usually happens on the second Saturday of December, but this year, it's on the 14th. Don't worry, the CBS crew will be there to keep the excitement goin

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China's Medical Blend: Mixing Pavlov with Tradition, 1949-1961

December 13, 2024

In 1949, a new chapter began for China with the establishment of the People's Republic. The nation's leadership aimed for rapid growth across all sectors, including medicine. They looked to the Soviet Union for guidance, and in medicine, that meant embracing Pavlovian theory. This Soviet theory, foc