Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and MIT have developed 3D printed shields to protect the gastrointestinal tract from the side effects of radiotherapy. Using CT scans, the devices can be custom printed to suit each patient’s anatomy. The materials they’re made of contain high atomic number elements that help to shield tissues from gamma… Read More »
Why do we need protein? Protein is a part of every cell in your body. The 21 amino acids that make up protein are necessary for the repair, maintenance and building of muscle tissue. As a fitness enthusiast, athlete, bodybuilder or someone who trains with weights, you should be aware of your need for, and… Read More »
How do you make a dog faster? Increase their “speed,” according to this trainer, who has been called out by animal rights groups for alleged abuse. In a case that redefines “drug-sniffing dog,” a New Zealand greyhound trainer has been disqualified after her winning dog tested positive for meth. Zipping Sarah had finished first at… Read More »
Dive Brief: Primary care practices are playing a significant role in vaccinating people in the U.S. for COVID-19, according to a new survey from the Primary Care Collaborative and the Larry A. Green Center. The PCC surveyed more than 650 primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and pharmacists in 48 states, the District of Columbia and… Read More »