The use of sterile gloves has long been considered an essential practice in preventing infections during wound treatment. However, a recent meta-analysis of randomized trials challenges this conventional wisdom. The analysis, conducted by Loai Albarqouni, MD, MSc, PhD, and his team at Bond University in Queensland, Australia, suggests that the use of sterile gloves may
The Bank of England (BOE) has announced its decision to maintain its main interest rate at 5.25%. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6-3 in favor of holding rates steady for a third consecutive meeting. This decision comes despite the United Kingdom seeing a decline in headline inflation to 4.6% in October, its lowest point
European heads of state are gathering for a crucial two-day meeting to discuss support for Ukraine. However, internal divisions within the European Union (EU) pose a significant threat to any substantial action in favor of Kyiv. This summit is taking place at a critical time for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks further aid in
Google has recently brought its Google Assistant Quick Phrases feature to Pixel Buds Pro, expanding its availability beyond smartphones, tablets, and nest devices. The Pixel Buds Pro, which was launched over a year ago, had already impressed users with its smart capabilities, thanks to various built-in Google features like Translate. With Quick Phrases, using voice
French authorities have recently announced the discovery of Alex Batty, a 17-year-old British boy who went missing back in 2017. After an extensive six-year search, he was finally located in the town of Revel, east of Toulouse. The news of his imminent return home has brought relief and joy to his family, who longed for
E-commerce giant Etsy has made the difficult decision to lay off 11% of its workforce, affecting approximately 225 employees. The company aims to restructure its business and streamline costs in response to a “very challenging” macro and competitive environment. Etsy CEO Josh Silverman emphasized the need for substantial changes to navigate the current realities. Etsy’s
Adobe, a leading software maker, saw its shares plunge by more than 6% in extended trading after the company released a forecast for 2024 that fell short of expectations. While the company reported impressive results for the fiscal fourth quarter, its guidance for the new fiscal year disappointed Wall Street analysts. In this article, we
In a shocking turn of events, a major incident was declared in South Wales after a deafening explosion was heard, followed by a massive fire on an industrial estate. The building in question is now at risk of collapsing, according to firefighting authorities. Although there are no reports of serious injuries, one person remains unaccounted
Actor Steven Yeun and producer Christina Oh, renowned for their collaboration on Bong Joon-Ho’s “Okja” and Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari,” have joined forces to establish Celadon Pictures. Their partnership, rooted in a shared passion for storytelling, has already garnered attention and secured a number of noteworthy deals within the industry. With Celadon Pictures, Yeun and
In a much-anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will be keeping its key interest rate steady for the third consecutive time. The decision came as no surprise to the markets, which had widely anticipated this outcome. With the inflation rate easing and the economy holding steady, policymakers on the Federal Open