Recent research conducted by the Amsterdam University Medical Center and University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands has uncovered a promising new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study suggests that combining a memory consolidation exercise during sleep with structured PTSD treatments during the day may lead to a reduction in the severity of
In a groundbreaking pilot study, researchers demonstrated the potential of adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) to significantly improve motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Utilizing personalized neural signals, adaptive DBS was able to reduce the duration of motor symptoms by an impressive 50% when compared to conventional DBS. This innovative approach marks a significant advancement
Vice President Kamala Harris has put forward a bold proposal to increase the corporate tax rate to 28%. This move is intended to generate additional revenue to fund ambitious plans and initiatives aimed at benefiting the middle class. By advocating for a higher corporate tax rate, Harris seeks to redistribute wealth and ensure that working
In a recent move to tackle the growing issue of retail crime in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 10 new bills into law. These laws are targeted at various aspects of retail crime, including shoplifting, theft from vehicles, organized theft, and the resale of stolen goods on online marketplaces. Retailers have been advocating for
The battle for improved streaming residuals has been a hot topic in the U.S., with progress being made in recent years. However, in the UK, this battle is only just beginning. Directors UK (DUK), the body representing British directors, has taken a bold step by reaching out to major streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Disney,
WhatsApp is reportedly in the process of developing a new feature that will allow users to block messages from unknown senders. This new feature, spotted by a feature tracker, aims to enhance the performance of the app while also keeping user accounts secure. The new feature, currently in the development stage, will introduce a toggle
Caitlin Clark, the standout rookie for the Indiana Fever, continues to make headlines in the WNBA with her latest achievement of breaking the single-season rookie mark for assists. In the Fever’s recent victory against the Seattle Storm, Clark tallied 9 assists, bringing her total to 232 for the season and surpassing the previous record of
Starting from Monday, parents in England are facing higher fines if their children are taken out of school without permission. The Department of Education (DfE) announced plans to consider fines for unauthorised absence back in February. These fines have now increased from £60 to £80, and if left unpaid within 21 days, they will rise
Last week, Wall Street had its best week of 2024 as it recovered from a previous rout earlier in the month. The S&P 500 surged nearly 3.9%, bringing it close to its July high, while the Nasdaq Composite saw an even more impressive gain of 5.2%. On the other hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Barbara Redman, PhD, MBE, of New York University School of Medicine, highlights the importance of authors disclosing conflicts of interest. While Redman’s statement suggests that accessing the Open Payments database is a simple task, the reality is that not all authors are forthcoming with this information. The lack of transparency in disclosing conflicts of interest