The movie industry has taken a significant hit in recent years due to overlapping strikes and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is projected that the domestic movie box office will be reduced by approximately one billion dollars in 2024. However, it begs the question: would the film industry be better off if this
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Transitioning patients from intravenous (IV) to oral antibiotics is a critical step in the management of gram-negative bloodstream infections. However, a recent retrospective cohort study revealed that less than half of hospitalized patients achieve this transition by day 7. The study, conducted by Anurag Malani, MD, and colleagues, examined over 4,500 patients from 24 hospitals
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As the new year begins, stock futures are showing a lack of movement in overnight trading. After an incredibly strong 2023, where the S&P 500 experienced a 24% rally, investors are eager to see what 2024 will bring. Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose slightly by 18 points, the S&P 500 futures and
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England and Wales are bracing for severe weather conditions as a yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office. This warning, in place until Tuesday evening, highlights the expected spells of rain and strong winds that could significantly impact travel. With areas in the southwest and southern England, south Wales, and possibly the
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The mortality rates among patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) are alarmingly high, especially in those experiencing hemodynamic collapse. A retrospective analysis of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) Consortium Registry revealed that in-hospital mortality was over five times more frequent in high-risk PE patients compared to intermediate-risk PE patients. Additionally, the risk for major
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