The rollout of flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the UK has been brought forward in response to the emergence of a new variant known as BA.2.86. This variant, which came to light on 18 August, is deemed the most concerning since the arrival of the Omicron variant. Although it has undergone mutations, it has not
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In the TOPS clinical trial, researchers conducted a study to determine the effects of primary surgery timing on velopharyngeal function in infants with isolated cleft palate. The trial included 558 infants in Europe and South America, comparing outcomes between those who had surgery at 6 months and those who had surgery at 12 months. The
Hurricane Idalia recently made landfall in Florida, causing widespread destruction and leaving two people dead in its wake. The storm has since weakened but continues to pose a threat as it moves towards southeastern Georgia. With hundreds of thousands of people without power and life-threatening storm surges persisting, the region remains on high alert. The
According to a newly released report by the popular video streaming platform, YouTube, over 1.9 million videos were removed in India between January and March 2023 for violations of the platform’s community guidelines. This staggering number marks India as the country with the highest removals among nations during this period. In comparison, the United States
Australia has selected “Shayda,” the debut film from Iranian-Australian writer and director Noora Niasari, as its submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars. With Cate Blanchett serving as executive producer, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and won the prestigious World Cinema Audience Award. It has
The baseball world was left stunned when the Los Angeles Angels placed a significant portion of their roster on waivers this week. In a surprising move, the team made nearly a quarter of their players available, including notable names like Lucas Giolito, Matt Moore, Reynaldo Lopez, Dominic Leone, Hunter Renfroe, and Randal Grichuk. This decision
ESPN has announced a groundbreaking distribution agreement with Theater Sports Network to bring college football games to movie theaters across the country. This collaboration builds upon ESPN’s previous venture with Cinemark for the College Football Playoff and extends to approximately 75 games in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The ACC, known for its powerhouse teams
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have long been used as a treatment for depression and other mood disorders. However, a recent Norwegian cohort study has raised concerns about the potential cardiotoxic effects of therapeutic doses of some SSRIs. According to the study, certain groups of patients, particularly those aged 65 and above, may be at an
The Biden administration has recently released a highly-anticipated list of drugs subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and Medicare. This move aims to tackle the issue of high drug costs for older adults in the United States. The list specifically highlights the drugs with the highest spending under Medicare Part D, which covers prescription medications,
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is well underway, and Google is determined not to be left behind. In a bid to capitalize on the growing popularity of AI technology, the company has announced that it will be making its AI-powered tools available to enterprise customers at a monthly price of $30 per user. This move