A recent cross-sectional study conducted by Jennifer Flythe, MD, MPH, and colleagues at the University of North Carolina Kidney Center revealed alarming trends in the prescription of QT-prolonging medications with known torsades de pointes (TdP) risk to older dialysis-dependent patients. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, focused on Medicare patients receiving in-center hemodialysis and
The sudden passing of Brian McCardie at the age of 59 has shocked and saddened fans and colleagues alike. Known for his portrayal of mafia boss John Thomas ‘Tommy’ Hunter in the popular TV crime drama Line Of Duty, McCardie’s talent and passion for acting left a lasting impact on those who had the pleasure
President Joe Biden recently unveiled an updated policy aimed at protecting U.S. critical infrastructure sectors such as energy and financial services from foreign cyberattacks, particularly those originating from China. This new policy, a revision of the Obama-era Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-21) issued in 2013, reflects the evolving threat landscape driven by technological advancements and strategic
Dubai, known for its grand and ambitious projects, has once again captured the world’s attention with its approval of a 128 billion dirham ($35 billion) plan to build a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. This new terminal is set to be five times larger than Dubai’s current main international airport, making it
Blockchain technology has been making waves across various sectors, and its potential impact on governance systems is being explored by institutions around the world. In a pioneering move, IIT Madras has shifted its student election systems from traditional servers to blockchain, as part of a research project led by professors and students alike. The use
Recent mid- and near-infrared observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have provided a groundbreaking look at the iconic space cloud known as the Horsehead Nebula. In a remarkable high-resolution image, the telescope captured intricate details atop the ‘horse’s head, revealing tendrils and filaments that had never been seen before. Using a combination of 23
In a thrilling Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series, Jamal Murray stole the show with a remarkable performance. Despite dealing with a strained calf, Murray managed to score an impressive 32 points and hit the game-winning shot with just 3.6 seconds left on the clock. This clutch play not only secured the win
Recently, there has been a fan theory circulating that James Gunn had always planned to remove Henry Cavill from the DCEU. This theory was based on a quote from actor Nathan Fillion about how he found out he was cast as Green Lantern in the new DC film. Fillion mentioned that he was told about
Recently, a federal judge in New Jersey made a significant ruling regarding Johnson & Johnson’s and Bristol Myers Squibb’s legal challenges to the Biden administration’s Medicare drug-price negotiations. The judge rejected their claims, stating that the program is constitutional. This decision marks a victory for the White House in its ongoing legal dispute with multiple
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, among teenagers has been a growing concern in public health due to its potential harmful effects. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center revealed a concerning correlation between vaping frequency and urine levels of lead and uranium in adolescents. According to the study,