The REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial revealed disappointing results regarding the use of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty as the initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses. In comparison to stenting, DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) nearly doubled the composite 24-month rate of cardiovascular death, target vessel myocardial infarction (MI), and clinically and
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The recent decision made by a panel of Brazil’s federal supreme court justices to suspend the use of Elon Musk’s social network X nationwide has sparked controversy and divided opinions. The court, led by top justice Alexandre de Moraes, issued suspension orders late Friday after Musk failed to appoint a legal representative for his business
Jessica Pegula, the No. 6 seed at the US Open, has once again reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament. This marks her seventh appearance in the quarterfinals, but the challenges have not gotten any easier for her. Despite her recent success on the hard courts, Pegula has yet to win a major quarterfinal
In a bold move, British Foreign Minister David Lammy announced on Monday that the United Kingdom would be suspending some arms export licenses to Israel. This decision was made out of fear that the arms could potentially be used in a way that would violate international law. Out of the approximately 350 UK licenses to
The recent financial troubles at WazirX have caused a stir among users, with many urgently withdrawing their Indian Rupee (INR) balances from the platform. After the unfreezing of 66 percent of users’ INR balances on August 26, there was initially a surge in withdrawals. However, this momentum has since slowed down. Co-founder Nischal Shetty advised
Recently, the wife of a Tory councillor found herself in legal trouble after pleading guilty to publishing written material to stir up racial hatred. Lucy Connolly, a childminder from Northampton, made a post on a social media platform, expressing inflammatory views about asylum seekers. Her post, which called for mass deportation and violence against asylum
When examining the vast expanse of our galaxy, it is easy to be captivated by the beauty of the stars and celestial bodies. However, upon closer inspection, researchers have discovered intriguing traces of a tumultuous past that hint at a violent history. Recent findings from an international team of researchers using data from the Gaia
The Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed day on Monday as investors digested China’s business activity numbers released over the weekend. China’s official purchasing managers’ index data for August showed a decline in the manufacturing PMI to a six-month low of 49.1, indicating a faster contraction compared to the previous month. This missed the forecast from
Justin Baldoni, the star and director of “It Ends With Us,” recently took to social media to share an emotional letter dedicated to survivors of domestic violence. In his post titled “Dear Survivor,” Baldoni expresses his admiration for the strength and resilience that survivors embody, even in the face of darkness. His message, shared with
Patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) often face complex treatment decisions regarding antithrombotic therapy. A recent study, the EPIC-CAD trial, compared the efficacy of edoxaban monotherapy to dual antithrombotic therapy in this patient population. The findings of this trial, presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting and simultaneously