Study Finds Over 99% Of Knee X-Rays Following Replacement Surgery to Be Unnecessary
According to a new analysis, the healthcare system is losing millions of dollars due to unnecessary x-rays following total knee replacement surgery. Experts from The Knee wrote that performing radiographs after surgery is common; however, there is not a lot of data supporting their usefulness. To better understand, Brigham and Women’s scientists examined specific data… Read more
Seasonal Bug Out Bags
Preppers are serious about being prepared. After all, the root word implies those who are prepping are gearing up for something serious. Whether it be a global catastrophe, pandemic, natural disaster, economic collapse, you name it, preppers are ready for whatever materializes. Most will readily combat these calamities with help from a Bug Out Bag… Read more
Electric Cars Might Benefit from New Technology
Get ready, because soon, you’ll be hearing a lot of buzz about gallium nitride (GaN). With the silicon chip shortage affecting nearly every industry – including the automotive – a new technology is on the horizon: GaN. For the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry, GaN could spark sales by advancing range and charging experiences, making EVs… Read more
Maintaining Senior Eye Health
Aging affects every part of your body, even your eyes. Age-related farsightedness, or presbyopia, occurs when the lens inside your eye begins to harden. Books and other close objects become challenging to read or see clearly. Some other age-related disorders include: Age-related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Glaucoma Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Floaters Changes to Peripheral Vision… Read more
Ohio’s Chippewa Lake Celebrates Two Years Sans Algal Blooms
Ohio’s largest inland natural lake, Chippewa Lake, is commending its method of algal bloom treatment by celebrating the second anniversary of complete remediation. BlueGreen Water Technologies issued a press release explaining how their treatment halted five years of sky-high toxicity levels in the lake. The treatment product, called Lake Guard® Blue, removed the toxic algae… Read more
Tennis Elbow Treatment and Prevention
The term tennis elbow might be more misleading than you think – this tendon injury can occur without any tennis games whatsoever. Aching arm and elbow pain are most prevalent in patients who are diagnosed with tennis elbow. The proper term for tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis; this injury is categorized by causing chronic pain… Read more
All-Electric Homes Gain Popularity
A preliminary effort of “all-electric” homes is gaining attention in a world where clean and efficient energy is at the forefront of environmental efforts to reduce carbon emissions. If the house is built with the right conditions, it can achieve zero emissions, or net-zero. Utility businesses, contractors, and manufacturers are upgrading, creating, and pioneering technologies… Read more
Cleaning and Caring for Marble Surfaces
Nothing is quite like marble; the appearance of movement created by veining is distinctive to this popular, porous surface, which is notoriously susceptible to scratching and staining. Particularly where hard objects or high acidity is present – think kitchen knives or lemons – marble can easily succumb to etches and pits. Thankfully, caring for marble… Read more
Rental History Will Soon Factor into Mortgages
Fannie Mae plans to launch a new underwriting innovation beginning September 18, 2021 that will automatically incorporate rental history into their credit evaluation system. Using bank statement data, mortgage lenders will be able to “deliver a more inclusive credit assessment” with the borrower’s permission, according to the press release. Hugh R. Frater, Fannie Mae CEO,… Read more
Interactive Tools on Websites Influenced by Gender, Personality
A recent study published by Penn State examined how much personality comes into play when interacting online. Factors such as being extroverted, introverted, gender, and more, help determine your online browsing behavior. According to the study, for extroverted women, Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) tools helped drive certain websites to be more interactive. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI),… Read more