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Do Nasogastric Tubes Really Help with Bowel Blockages?

January 7, 2026

Nasogastric tubes are often used to treat bowel blockages. But do they actually work? This is a big question in medical circles. Bowel blockages, or obstructions, happen when the intestines get twisted or stuck. This can cause pain, vomiting, and other problems. Doctors often use nasogastric tubes t

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Justice in Question: The Robert Roberson Case

October 9, 2025

Robert Roberson, a man with a troubled past, is set to face the death penalty for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis. The case, which has garnered national attention, is built on shaky ground, with prosecutors accusing Roberson of sexually abusing his daughter despite a lack of evid

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Does Oseltamivir Really Help Hospitalized Flu Patients?

June 10, 2025

The flu season is a tough time for hospitals. Every year, many people end up in the hospital because of the flu. Doctors often prescribe oseltamivir, a popular antiviral drug, to these patients. The idea is that it can help fight the virus and make recovery faster. But here is the twist: the advice

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Understanding the Mistake: Why We Get Probabilities Wrong

May 28, 2025

Conditional probability is a big deal in many fields. It's about how likely something is to happen given that something else is true. For example, the chance of a test result being positive depends on whether a person has a certain disease. The order of these events is super important. Mixing them u

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Why Are Stroke Studies Dropped?

March 6, 2025

Imagine this: Researchers spend years working on a study, only to have it disappear without a trace. This isn't a rare occurrence in the medical world, especially in the field of endovascular stroke studies. These studies focus on using minimally invasive techniques to treat strokes, which can be a