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Unlocking the Power of Urinary Tests in China

March 22, 2025

China has been on a mission to improve the diagnosis of inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs) in newborns. The focus has been on urinary organic acid analysis. This type of testing is vital for spotting these disorders early. A five-year plan was put into action to standardize how these tes

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Decoding Heart Blockages: A New Way to Treat Uncertain Cases

March 22, 2025

Heart disease is a major issue worldwide. One common problem is blocked arteries, which can lead to heart attacks. Doctors often use a procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to fix these blockages. This involves threading a tiny tube through an artery to the heart and using it to

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Blue Ghost's Successful Moon Landing: A Turning Point

March 22, 2025

NASA had a rough year with their lunar missions. Two spacecrafts failed to land properly. The first one missed the moon entirely. The second one landed but then toppled over. It was a big letdown. It was a big risk for NASA. They had bet that private companies could handle moon missions more ch

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The Hidden Efforts Behind OPAT Programs

March 22, 2025

Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) is a medical treatment. It involves giving antibiotics to patients outside of a hospital setting. This treatment requires a lot of work that doesn't get billed. It is a complex process that needs coordination from different medical professionals. This

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Moon Mission: Blue Ghost's Bold Journey

March 21, 2025

The Blue Ghost spacecraft has just wrapped up a significant lunar mission. This mission, which spanned the duration of a full lunar day, or about two Earth weeks, took place on the moon's near side. The Blue Ghost spacecraft, roughly the size of a small car, carried out various experiments during it

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Kazakhstan's Animal Health Progress: A Mixed Bag

March 21, 2025

Kazakhstan has been pushing hard to boost its animal health research. The goal? To keep livestock healthy, ensure safe animal products, and manage disease outbreaks. To make this happen, the country has been pouring more money into science and education. The plan is to reach 1% of the country's GDP

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How Blood Pressure Affects Lung Function During Exercise

March 20, 2025

During physical activity, the lungs work harder to supply oxygen to the body. This is where the pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) comes into play. PAP is the force that pushes blood from the heart to the lungs. When a person exercises, PAP rises, helping to increase the lung's ability to transfer carb

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New Frontiers in Chest Disease Diagnosis

March 20, 2025

The world of chest disease diagnosis has seen some exciting changes over the last ten years. The focus has been on improving how we spot and understand various lung issues. The goal is to make diagnoses more accurate and less invasive. This has been made possible by blending new imaging technolog

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Moon's Sunset Seen in Stunning Detail

March 19, 2025

The Moon's surface witnessed a spectacular sunset, all thanks to a spacecraft that bid its farewell. The Blue Ghost lander, a creation of Firefly Aerospace, captured this moment before the lunar night took over. The footage, released by the Texas-based company, shows the Sun's light gradually disapp

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RNA's Role in Plant Life: A Hidden Powerhouse

March 19, 2025

RNA is a key player in the intricate dance of life, influencing how genes work and how proteins are made in all living things. This includes plants, where RNA's role is crucial but often overlooked. The study of RNA in plants has faced challenges due to its complex and ever-changing nature. However,