Author: Michelle Korhonen
When I review divided appellate-court decisions, I almost always read the dissenting opinions first. The habit formed back when I was a young law student and lawyer—and Federalist Society member—in the late 1980s, when I would pore (and, I confess, usually coo) over Justice Antonin Scalia’s latest dissents.I came to adopt the practice not just for newsworthy rulings that I disagreed with, but for decisions I agreed with, including even obscure cases in the areas of business law I practiced. Dissents are generally shorter, and almost always more fun to read, than majority opinions; judges usually feel freer to express…
Embryonic immune sensor could key to creating patient-derived blood stem cells – Study – A groundbreaking discovery in the realm of stem cell research has unlocked a hidden door within the embryonic blueprint for blood development. This revelation, published in Nature Communications, hinges on an unexpected hero: a microbial sensor, usually tasked with fighting bacterial invaders, now found to play a critical role in the birth of blood stem cells.Imagine a future where patients suffering from blood disorders like leukemia, lymphoma, and anemia no longer face the arduous ordeal of bone marrow transplants. Instead, a revolutionary approach beckons – creating…
A medical worker reacts as police officers and pedestrians cheer medical workers outside NYU Medical Center in New York in April 2020. Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away. Frank Franklin II/AP file photo hide caption toggle caption Frank Franklin II/AP file photo A medical worker reacts as police officers and pedestrians cheer medical workers outside NYU Medical Center in New York in April 2020. Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the…
More than 4,000 entries were received from professional and amateur photographers around the world in this year’s landscape-photography competition. Judges of the 10th International Landscape Photographer of the Year contest narrowed the field down to a “Top 101” and then further, to award several category prizes and the International Landscape Photographer of the Year award, which went to Tony Hewitt. The organizers were once again kind enough to share some of this year’s top and winning images below.
Black Women Have High Rate Of Endometrial Cancer – Study Reveals – Rising Cases, Deeper Disparities: Endometrial cancer rates are skyrocketing across the US, nearly doubling since 1987. This growth is especially alarming for Black women, who face a 1.5 times faster increase in both incidence and mortality compared to white women. This trend paints a stark picture of widening healthcare disparities, highlighting the urgent need for action.Unveiling the Disparity: Dr. Carol Brown, a leading gynecologist at MSK, sheds light on the underlying factors. While access to quality healthcare plays a role, recent research by Dr. Brown and her team…
A new precision medicine test could help doctors and patients zero in on the right arthritis drug much sooner. But insurance coverage and drug company incentives are hurdles to widespread use. Adam Gault/SPL/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Adam Gault/SPL/Getty Images A new precision medicine test could help doctors and patients zero in on the right arthritis drug much sooner. But insurance coverage and drug company incentives are hurdles to widespread use. Adam Gault/SPL/Getty Images SAN DIEGO — Dr. Erinn Maury knew Remicade wasn’t the right drug for Patti Schulte, a rheumatoid arthritis patient the physician saw at her Millersville,…
In October, a Communist Party–run television network in the province of Hunan aired a five-episode program called When Marx Met Confucius. In it, actors portraying the European revolutionary and the ancient Chinese sage pontificate on their doctrines and discover that their ideas are in perfect harmony.“I am longing for a supreme and far-reaching ideal world, where everyone can do their best and get what they need,” Marx says. “I call it a communist society.”“I also advocate the establishment of a society where everyone is happy and equal,” Confucius responds. “I call it the great unity of the world.”The program’s message…
Beetroot Juice Supplement for COPD Patients to Improve Blood Pressure: Does It Work? Yes, there is promising evidence that beetroot juice supplements can improve blood pressure and exercise capacity in patients or people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects millions worldwide, making breathing difficult and limiting physical activity according to World Health Organization. This often leads to a lower quality of life and increased risk of cardiovascular complications. But a recent study published in the European Respiratory Journal offers a glimmer of hope: beetroot juice.The Study: Beetroot Power in ActionResearchers at Imperial College London conducted…
It’s called noma. It’s a potentially fatal bacterial infection. And it’s been so neglected that it wasn’t even on the official WHO list of Neglected Tropical Disease — until now.(Image credit: Claire Jeantet and Fabrice Caterini / Inediz)
“Gender defined every generation until Gen X,” one reader argues. “It has been both challenging and wonderful to see those barriers become more permeable.”Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Gallery StockDecember 19, 2023, 12:46 PM ETWelcome to Up for Debate. Each week, Conor Friedersdorf rounds up timely conversations and solicits reader responses to one thought-provoking question. Later, he publishes some thoughtful replies. Sign up for the newsletter here.Last week, I asked for your thoughts on all-male and all-female social spaces.Replies have been edited for length and clarity.Amy was a Girl Scout as a kid and is now a leader of her…