Recently, the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) made the decision to limit access to its embargoed journal articles for certain publications. Dawn Peters, the director of strategic communications & media relations at NEJM Group, stated in an email to MedPage Today that news outlets catering to physician readers will no longer meet the criteria
Impacts of international conflicts and tensions on global oil prices have always been significant. The recent strike by Israel on Iran has once again demonstrated this. On Friday, oil prices skyrocketed by more than 3% following Israel’s military action against Iran. This has raised concerns about the escalation of conflict in the already volatile Middle
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has once again escalated, with both nations engaging in attacks and threats against each other. This latest episode saw Israel launching a “limited military strike” on Iran, further exacerbating the tension in the region. The conflict had its origins in the bloody Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, which has
Meta has recently unveiled its next generation artificial intelligence models, Llama 3 8B and 70B, as part of its Large Language Model Meta AI series. These new models boast enhanced capabilities compared to their predecessors, promising a significant leap forward in the world of AI technology. In addition to the improvements in capabilities, Meta has
Recent research conducted by a team from Stanford University has shed light on the dysfunctions in two specific brain systems that are associated with psychosis. Psychosis, characterized by disconnections from reality such as hallucinations and delusions, can occur independently or be a symptom of conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The study by cognitive neuroscientist
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers made it clear that the team is focused on the present playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, despite past matchups between the two teams. He emphasized that dwelling on previous games won’t benefit the Lakers in any way. James stressed the importance of following the game plan and
Recent rumors swirling around Hollywood have revealed that Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra has been engaged in discussions with Apollo Global Management regarding a potential acquisition of Paramount. This news comes as a surprise to many, especially given the past speculations about Sony being a target for acquisition itself. However, it is important to
Upon examining the selected jurors for the trial of former President Donald Trump’s hush money case, it is evident that a diverse group has been chosen. The jurors come from various backgrounds and professions, ranging from sales and investment banking to teaching and speech therapy. It is interesting to note the preferred news sources of
A groundbreaking treatment option for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has shown positive results in the phase IIb PARADIGM trial. Developed by NeuroSense Therapeutics, PrimeC is a unique formulation containing ciprofloxacin and celecoxib, both of which are FDA-approved drugs. The results of this trial were presented by Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc from Massachusetts General Hospital at
Netflix recently announced that it will be making a significant change in how it reports its financial metrics moving forward. The company has decided to stop providing quarterly membership numbers and average revenue per user starting next year. This decision marks a shift in focus, with Netflix stating that it will now prioritize revenue and