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Laser vs Needles: A Battle for Morphea Healing

January 19, 2025

Morphea, a chronic condition where the skin turns thick and hard, has always been a puzzle for doctors. They wondered if the same treatments that fix scars could also help morphea. So, they put two popular methods, laser treatment and microneedling, to the test. Thirty patients were split into two g

health

Medicare Negotiates Drug Prices to Help Seniors Afford Treatments

January 17, 2025

In a big step to make medications more affordable, the Biden administration recently revealed 15 prescription drugs that Medicare will negotiate prices for. Topping the list are drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy from Novo Nordisk. These drugs treat Type 2 diabetes and help with weight management, but th

entertainment

The Story Behind the Historic Munich Olympics Broadcast

January 17, 2025

Imagine a dark, smoky control room in 1972, filled with vintage equipment. This isn't your usual sports broadcast; it's a hostage crisis at the Munich Olympics. ABC Sports producers are scrambling. They're not news journalists, but they're confronting questions that still haunt today's media: What c

finance

Scott Bessent Warns: U. S. Facing Spending Crisis

January 17, 2025

At his Senate confirmation hearing, Scott Bessent, President Trump's pick for the Treasury, revealed a worrying trend in the U. S. economy. he doesn't think America has a revenue problem, but rather, a severe spending issue. Bessent explained that this very problem prompted him to leave his quiet jo

health

When Epilepsy Meets Hormones: A Surprising Infant Case

January 16, 2025

Imagine this: a tiny infant, just a few months old, is fighting epilepsy. Doctors prescribe a hormone therapy called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to help. Shockingly, instead of helping, it triggers a dangerous heart rhythm disorder called ventricular tachycardia. This isn't a story from a med

health

The True Cost of Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Closer Look at Efficiency and Expenses

January 16, 2025

Rotator cuff repair, a common outpatient surgery, can put a real dent in healthcare budgets. To better understand these costs, a recent study used a method called time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC). This approach helps healthcare systems make smart decisions about where to trim costs. The st

politics

Pam Bondi's Take on 2020 Election: A Clarified View

January 16, 2025

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi had a tricky time answering a question from Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill. ) about the 2020 election results. Durbin wanted to know if President Donald Trump had lost the election. Bondi acknowledged that President Joe Biden is now in office and that there was a peace

politics

Pence Group Slams Trump's Health Pick Over Abortion Stance

January 16, 2025

Mike Pence, former Vice President under Donald Trump, hasn't left politics completely. His organization, Advancing American Freedom (AAF), is actively opposing one of Trump's Cabinet picks. They're taking aim at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who's been nominated for Health and Human Services Secretary. Th

health

Upadacitinib's Real-World Impact on Atopic Dermatitis: A 2-Year Study

January 15, 2025

A new drug, upadacitinib, has been making waves in the treatment of severe eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD). This medication is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, which means it stops certain enzymes from causing inflammation. It's been approved for kids aged 12 and above who have moderate

politics

Pam Bondi’s Confirmation: A Test of Independence

January 15, 2025

Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, faced tough questions during her confirmation hearing for attorney general. She was picked by President-elect Donald Trump and had to prove she could be independent from the White House. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee weren’t so sure. They