A randomized clinical trial conducted by Benjamin O’Brien, MD, PhD, of Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, revealed that keeping potassium levels high after cardiac surgery to prevent post-surgical atrial fibrillation (Afib) did not yield the desired results. The study showed that new-onset Afib after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) occurred in 26.2% of patients supplemented at
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Netflix hit a record high in August, with shares breaking above the $700 mark and reaching an intraday record of $711.33. Despite pulling back slightly, shares closed at $701.35 on Friday, marking a 44% increase year to date. This growth is particularly impressive given the intensifying competition in the streaming sector and a slowdown in
Cannabis consumption has been undergoing a significant transformation, with luxury markets now embracing the trend. Gone are the days of hidden dispensaries in shady alleys; upscale consumers can now purchase marijuana joints alongside Cartier jewelry and Saks threads on Fifth Avenue in New York. Since the legalization of adult-use marijuana in New York state, licensed
As September approaches, Apple investors are bracing themselves for a potentially turbulent month. Historically, September has not been kind to Apple stock, with average losses of 3.5% over the past 10 years. This is in stark contrast to the gains seen in July and August, where shares averaged 6.5% and 4.8% respectively. Despite a 3.1%
Novak Djokovic, the legendary tennis player, has always been known for his exceptional skill and mental toughness on the court. However, his recent performance at the US Open left much to be desired. Djokovic himself acknowledged that he played some of the worst tennis of his career during the tournament. The main culprit behind this
The telecommunications regulator in Brazil has taken a drastic step by suspending access to Elon Musk’s X social network in the country. This action was in response to a court order from Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, with whom Musk has been in a feud for months. The dispute arose when X failed to
The concept of warp drives has been a staple in science fiction for decades, popularized by shows like Star Trek. However, the reality of these superliminal travel mechanisms remains firmly in the realm of theory. Recent research has delved into the fascinating idea of how a ship with a warp drive might interact with a
The phenomenon known as the “Love Island effect” is reportedly causing a significant increase in the number of women, particularly young women, who are seeking cosmetic surgery. This trend is fueled by the desire to achieve a specific aesthetic known as the “Love Island look”. Plastic surgeons have noted a surge in requests for dermal
The Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver Marquise Brown, also known as “Hollywood,” will unfortunately be missing the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens due to a shoulder dislocation. This injury occurred during the Chiefs’ first offensive play in the preseason. While Coach Andy Reid acknowledges Brown’s incredible progress, he expressed uncertainty about his availability for
CNN Films has recently acquired the television and SVOD rights for the U.S. and Canada for the upcoming documentary “Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid,” directed by Matt Tyrnauer. The film, set to premiere on CNN on October 5th, will also be available for streaming on Max later this fall and will have an Oscar-qualifying theatrical