A recent prospective study has revealed that almost a third of patients with severe psoriasis have echocardiographic evidence of asymptomatic coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) (Piaserico et al., 2021). This finding provides a potential explanation for the well-established association between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease. The study, conducted by Stefano Piaserico and colleagues at the University of
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A new lawsuit has been filed by bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, accusing Barbara Fried, the mother of former cryptocurrency king Sam Bankman-Fried, of acting as a key advisor for political campaign contributions. The lawsuit alleges that Fried played a central role in her son’s “political contribution strategy,” which ultimately led to criminal charges against him
In a groundbreaking discovery, neurosurgery patients who underwent skull removal were fitted with a cutting-edge prosthesis. This prosthesis, embedded with an acrylic window, allowed doctors to use ultrasound technology to peer inside the patients’ skulls. This development presented a significant advancement in the field of neurosurgery, providing medical professionals with new tools and insights into
Rocket Lab, the second-most active U.S. rocket company behind SpaceX, experienced a major setback with its 41st Electron rocket launch. The mission, carrying the Acadia 2 satellite for Capella Space, failed around 2 minutes and 30 seconds into the flight. This article examines the impact of the launch failure on Rocket Lab’s stock and future
Recently, five American citizens who had been wrongfully imprisoned in Iran were finally released and have arrived back on U.S. soil. This significant development marks the end of a long and arduous journey for these individuals and their families. Despite the strained relationship between the United States and Iran, the prisoner exchange agreement has allowed
The recent expulsion of a senior Canadian diplomat by India has further strained bilateral relations between the two countries. The diplomatic row was triggered by allegations that Indian government agents were involved in the extra-judicial killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh activist, in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, while not directly accusing India,
In a shocking incident, a Newcastle fan was reportedly stabbed in Milan just hours before the club’s highly anticipated Champions League match against AC Milan. This distressing episode raises significant concerns about fan safety and the measures in place to protect supporters during football events. Eddie McKay, a 58-year-old Newcastle fan, was attacked by a
The Colorado State University Police Department, along with local authorities, has recently been investigating a series of threats made against Colorado State defensive back Henry Blackburn and his family. Athletic director Joe Parker confirmed these threats and expressed his concern regarding the safety of Blackburn and his loved ones. These threats came as a result
In a recent broadcast conversation at Tesla’s offices in California, Elon Musk sat down with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, to address accusations of antisemitism and discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society. Despite the importance of the topics discussed, it is crucial to critically evaluate the conversation and the statements
Filmmaker Gareth Edwards, known for his work on movies like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has shown his unwavering support for the cast of his latest film, The Creator, amidst the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Throughout the day, as well as during a special screening at the TCL Grauman Chinese Theatre, Edwards made a visible