Landfills are necessary for the cleanliness and health of communities all across America. Pennsylvania has 37 operational landfills contributing to solid waste disposal, recycling, and more. But do they pose any risks to nearby residents or the environment? Furthermore, these landfills are usually located on the outskirts of towns or cities, so they take up […]
A Georgia resident recently died from a rare infection that destroys brain tissue, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” According to a press release from the Georgia Department of Public Health, Naegleria fowleri causes brain swelling and is usually fatal. The person was likely infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond in Georgia, according […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Here’s your weekly roundup of local and international climate change news for the week of July 24 to July 30, 2023. Trees scorched by the Donnie Creek wildfire line a forest north of Fort St. John. PHOTO BY NOAH BERGER /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Photo by Noah Berger /THE ASSOCIATED […]
According to Dr Lim, the blood flow flux (BFF) is a more robust measure that provides data on both the blood velocity and blood vessel size. Image credit: ©Анна Ковальчук – stock.adobe.com The normalised blood flow index (NBFI) detected using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) of the superficial capillary plexus (SCP) and the deep capillary plexus […]
Jennifer I. Lim, MD, FARVO, FASRS shared insights from her presentation from ASRS 2023 on “Detection of early diabetic retinopathy using OCT-A blood flow analysis” with our team. Video Transcript Editor’s note – This transcript has been edited for clarity. David Hutton: I’m David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times. The American Society of Retina Specialists is holding […]
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m retired and enjoy spending time outdoors in my garden and kayaking with my family. I have high blood pressure, which has been managed by medication for nearly 10 years. Recently I’ve noticed that I develop a headache, nausea and sometimes dizziness after a few hours in the heat and sun. What […]
Official figures for Covid cases in the UK have crept up in recent weeks because of waning immunity and bad weather keeping people indoors, according to experts. As of July 20, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported a slight rise in the number of cases and people being admitted to hospital, including those requiring […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese diplomats in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Armistice Day of the Korean War. The Chinese delegation, led by Communist Party Politburo member Li Hongzhong, presented the supreme leader with an official letter from President Xi Jinping. “No matter how the international storm changes, safeguarding, […]
