A study has found that one-third of patients who undergo adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery also suffer from severe hip osteoarthritis (OA), which can lead to poor spinal alignment and physical function. Adult spinal deformities refer to various abnormalities in the curvature and alignment of the spine. (Unsplash) The findings were published in the Journal … Read more
this Duolingo English Test (DET) is a numbers-first, high-stakes English proficiency test designed specifically for students and now accepted by more than 5,000 programs worldwide, including prestigious institutions such as MIT, Yale, and Columbia. Last year, candidates took English certification in more than 225 countries. India had the highest number of candidates for the second … Read more
A study finds that if former President Donald Trump is re-elected this year, it could have a negative impact on U.S. immigration. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank with close ties to Trump, developed a policy playbook for Trump’s second administration. If Trump is re-elected, “the impact on immigration will be more complex and … Read more
South Asia is one of the most populous regions in the world, with approximately 1.5 billion people inhabited by a variety of ethnic identities, languages, religions, castes and customs. Scientists have now conducted a thorough analysis of the evolutionary history of this group. The team sequenced more than 2,700 modern Indian genomes (Rep Image) According … Read more
Aman, an adult male Bengal tiger from the Mahendra Chaudhry Zoo, popularly known as Chatbir Zoo, has been shifted to the Ludhiana Tiger Safari as per the guidelines of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA). Aman arrived at Ludhiana Tiger Safari on January 31, 2023, weeks after the zoo’s only tiger passed away due to illness. … Read more
Spatial navigation and memory are important parts of our daily lives. Without these talents, we would have difficulty navigating our surroundings and remembering previous experiences. However, the neural basis of spatial memory remains poorly understood. How brain waves become part of memory: Study (Shutterstock) A research team led by Professor Lukas Kunz, who has just … Read more
Short-term and long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution increases the risk of hospitalization for severe heart and lung disease, according to two large US studies published in the British Medical Journal. Air pollution linked to increased hospitalizations for heart disease, lung disease: study (Freepik) Taken together, the results suggest that there is … Read more
New white paper identifies green card challenges There is a backlog of orders in the U.S. and an overhaul of the process is recommended. Research from the Cato Institute shows that only 3% of applicants are expected to obtain permanent residence in fiscal year 2024. With the backlog numbering approximately 34.7 million applications, this finding … Read more
Air quality in India’s National Capital Region (NCR) improved significantly last winter due to a rare “triple” La Niña weather phenomenon, which reduced pollution levels in northern India but drove up pollution levels in parts of peninsular India. A study released on Sunday said. On a nice day last February, Lodi Gardens stood out in … Read more
Vector-borne diseases are on the rise around the world due to factors such as climate change, and their long-term complications need to be studied in order to develop effective prevention strategies. Chikungunya is one such emerging threat that can continue to have deadly effects even three months after recovering from the infection, according to a … Read more