Gout's toughest cases are a big headache for doctors and patients. These cases are called chronic refractory gout. It's when gout flares up often and doesn't get better with usual treatments. The goal is to keep urate levels in the blood below 6. 0 mg/dL. But for some people, this is a real struggle
Oil prices took a hit recently, continuing a downward trend that started with the announcement of new tariffs. This drop happened even though there was a significant decrease in U. S. oil inventories, as reported by the American Petroleum Institute. The API noted a large draw of 4. 565 million barre
The U. S. government is taking a close look at a big business deal. Nippon Steel wants to buy U. S. Steel. This is a huge move in the steel industry. The President stepped in and said, "Not so fast. " He wants to make sure this deal won't hurt the country's safety. So, he asked a special group, CFIU
The World Happiness Index is out, and it's not great news for the U. S. The country has hit a new low, dropping to the 24th spot. This is a big change from a decade ago when it was in the top 11. The report suggests that political fights and economic worries are making people unhappy. It's not j
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) across the United States are facing a big challenge. They are trying to figure out how to use buprenorphine, a powerful drug to treat opioid addiction, before patients even reach the hospital. This approach, known as prehospital buprenorphine administration, is sprea
Imagine a ship so big it's longer than the Titanic. That's the SS United States. It's been sitting in Philadelphia for nearly 30 years. But now, it's time for a change. The ship is moving to Florida. It will become the world's largest artificial reef. The ship left Philadelphia on 19th Febr
Shoulder injuries are a big deal in emergency rooms across the US. These injuries are a major reason why people end up in emergency departments (EDs). Imagine this: from 2006 to 2016, a lot of folks walked into EDs with shoulder issues. These injuries can happen in many ways, from sports accidents t
Trump has recently announced a new plan for the Gaza Strip. He thinks it will be transformed into '' a beautiful place''. Imagine this: more than two million Palestinians living in Gaza. According to Trump, they would be better off away from the strip. Trump claims that the destruction in
Tensions are boiling in eastern Ukraine's industrial Donbas region, currently the focus of Russia's relentless attacks, intensifying the quest to conquer it. As Russia rages on, the finger points toward big changes - Ukrainian officials stayed mum on Russia's Friday announcement of seizing cont
People have been discussing health equality in the United States for a long time. The issue is how to make sure everyone can have the best health possible. The US has been trying to figure this out for more than 60 years. This has been tagged as the state in which everyone has a fair and just oppor
