Three Ways to Host an Event During a Pandemic
No one could have predicted the impact COVID-19 would have on the world when it first started spreading in late 2019. Millions of businesses and corporations ceased operations for a period of time, some never recovering. Unfortunately, most events scheduled for the spring/summer of 2020 in the United States were cancelled due to state mandates.… Read more
Five Ways to Enhance your Pool
Pools don’t need to be completely torn out and re-designed to update their aesthetic. There are plenty of ways to change the look of a pool – even on a budget. If you are searching for ideas, read our list below for some inspiration. Swim-up bars: These drink bars are installed on the inside of… Read more
Saints QB Jameis Winston Opts for LASIK Eye Surgery
NFL Saints Quarterback Jameis Winston is the latest pro athlete to undergo LASIK eye surgery. The QB said he could read license plates and street signs following the surgery. He said, “I think precision in the vision is the biggest difference.” Previously nearsighted in addition to having astigmatism, which is a curvature in the eye… Read more
Michigan’s New PFAS Rules Among Strictest in Nation
PFAS, known as “Forever Chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and human body indefinitely, saturate the water supply in Michigan. These highly toxic chemicals have been linked to cancer; liver, thyroid, and pancreas conditions; ulcerative colitis; hormone and immune system interference; high cholesterol; and a host of negative issues for pregnant women and… Read more
AI-based MRI Interpretation Assistants from Siemens Healthineers Cleared by FDA
Two additional Siemens Healthineers Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based software assistants in the AI-Rad Companion family have been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). During Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), routine activities usually done by radiologists will now be completed by AI. Brain segmentations, volume, and deviations are automatically marked by the AI-Rad Companion Brain MR for Morphometry… Read more
Choosing Materials for a Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling a bathroom can be exciting yet overwhelming due to the vast amount of available options. Having an overall plan or scheme is ideal; make sure to include a list of goals, priorities, and, most importantly, a budget. It’s all in the details – try to have a crystal-clear vision of what you want the… Read more
Electrical Grid Cyberattack Simulations Debated by Officials
According to testimony at a Senate committee hearing on August 5, the federal government should have the authority to simulate cyberattacks on the electric grid to lessen the nation’s vulnerability. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said, “The threat of cyberattacks by foreign adversaries and other sophisticated entities is… Read more
Google Chrome will Drastically Truncate URLs to Thwart Phishing
Despite challenges, URLs are the age-old way users identify and determine a website’s authenticity. Phishing, scams, and social engineering run rampant – especially when hackers easily manipulate URLs to confuse users purposefully. The new version of Google Chrome 86, which is set to release in October, will hide most of a website’s URL. This experimental… Read more
Radiation Therapy Might be a Treatment Option for COVID-19
A recent article by the Journal of Nuclear Medicine is one of the first published studies to examine radiation therapy to treat COVID-19 patients. Researchers in New York radiolabeled the CR3022 human antibody with Iodine-131 as a targeted agent, since this antibody binds to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The researchers concluded, “Our results confirm the potential… Read more
Infectious Diseases Can Spread Via Drinking Water
The ongoing 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak reminds us how rapidly infectious agents can travel the globe. Today it is possible to be anywhere in the world within hours. Our increasingly mobile society means that diseases that used to seem exotic and distant can impact any population. Of the 50 most deadly infectious diseases, approximately a… Read more