Adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promising results in improving motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Francisco demonstrated that personalized neural signals can significantly reduce the duration of symptoms by approximately 50% compared to conventional DBS. This innovative approach holds great
Major Harris campaign donors are in for a treat this week as they are set to attend a series of exclusive VIP events at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. These events, reserved for top donors to the Harris Victory Fund, promise a luxurious experience filled with private brunches, cocktail parties, and even a tour
The battle for improved streaming residuals in the UK is heating up as Directors UK (DUK) has taken a stand by writing to major streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, Apple, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to seek royalties for its members. With a membership of over 8,000 British directors, DUK is pushing
WhatsApp is reportedly in the process of developing a feature that will allow users to block messages from unknown accounts. According to feature tracker WABetaInfo, the new toggle will enable users to prevent messages from unidentified senders, ultimately improving the performance of their device and ensuring the security of their account. This new setting, which
Caitlin Clark continues to shatter records in her remarkable 2024 season, as she surpassed the WNBA single-season rookie mark for assists during the Indiana Fever’s recent victory over the Seattle Storm. With an average of 8.3 assists per game, Clark’s total of 232 assists has exceeded the previous record of 224 held by Ticha Penicheiro
Parents in England are now facing heightened fines if they take their children out of school without proper permission, with new guidelines set in place as of Monday. The Department of Education (DfE) announced back in February their intentions to implement fines for unauthorised absences for parents whose children are absent from school for five
In the recent CNBC Daily Open report, it was highlighted that Wall Street had its best week in 2024, bouncing back from a previous rout earlier in the month. The S&P 500 surged by nearly 3.9%, coming close to its July record high. The Nasdaq Composite saw an even more impressive gain of 5.2%, while
In the world of healthcare and medical research, it is crucial for authors to disclose any conflicts of interest they may have. According to Barbara Redman, PhD, MBE, of New York University School of Medicine, accessing the Open Payments database should be a straightforward process for authors. However, the reality may be more complicated than
It has been reported by Sky News that an emergency plan to prevent overcrowding in jails is set to go into effect. Operation Early Dawn is a strategy that allows defendants awaiting trial to be kept in prison cells for longer periods until there is available space in the event they are remanded in custody.
Starbucks is facing a significant challenge with its mobile ordering system, which has resulted in frustrations among customers, overwhelmed baristas, and declining sales. The incoming CEO, Brian Niccol, will have his work cut out for him when he takes over the role in September. The issue of operational inefficiencies, driven by the influx of mobile