While some studies suggest female patients treated by female physicians have better outcomes, there does not appear to be a relationship between operator and patient gender and outcome in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty or stenting. These are the results of a first-of-its-kind study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium (BMC2) and …
Brother of Simone Biles Faces New Trial After Mistrial
Jurors told the judge they had seen legal briefs among the evidence in the case of Tevin Biles-Thomas, who is accused of killing three people. The trial has unfolded as his sister, the U.S. gymnast, trains for the Tokyo Olympics.
COVID lab origin theory gains traction in United States
Long dismissed as a kooky conspiracy theory favored by the far right, the idea that COVID emerged from a lab leak in Wuhan has been gaining increasing momentum in the United States.
Asthma medication use and exacerbations
How does the switch to a high-deductible health plan affect children with asthma? A new study led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute suggests that enrollment in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) may not be associated with changes in asthma medication use or asthma exacerbations when medications are exempt from the deductible. …
Shepherd saved six runners from extreme weather during deadly ultra-marathon
A shepherd in northwest China has been credited with saving six trail runners from dangerously extreme weather, according to state media. Twenty-one other runners died during the 100-kilometer (62-mile) race on Saturday.
Prism adaptation treatment improves rehabilitation outcomes in people with spatial neglect
A team of experts in post-stroke neurorehabilitation confirmed that including prism adaptation treatment in standard of care for patients with post-stroke spatial neglect improved functional and cognitive outcomes according to the Functional Independence Measure. The article, “Prism Adaptation Treatment Improves Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcome in Individuals with Spatial Neglect: A Retrospective Matched Control Study” was published …
How Vespas and visual storytelling shaped Pixar’s upcoming film Luca
Iconic scooters and a deep dive into water visuals played a big role in establishing the the look and themes of Luca, Pixar’s next animated adventure.
Amazon is practically giving away the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 today
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is available from Amazon with a $70 discount, in an early Memorial Day deal for the wearable device that lowers its price to $330.
9 ways to save money on streaming in 2021
Are streaming services weighing down your wallet? These methods will help you save money on your favorite streaming apps while still getting the content you want.