Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. One treatment option for managing the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s is deep-brain stimulation (DBS). A recent pilot study conducted by Carina Oehrn, MD, PhD, and her team at the University of California San Francisco explored the use of adaptive DBS, personalized to
Amidst the Democratic National Convention this week, Major Harris campaign donors have been earmarked to partake in a series of VIP events and luxuriate in exclusive perks. These events range from private brunches to evening cocktail parties and even a unique tour of Wrigley Field, as per the information disclosed by CNBC. The events are
Vice President Kamala Harris has recently proposed a major increase in the corporate tax rate to 28% as part of her plan to raise revenues and fund her ambitious projects. This proposal marks a significant shift from previous policies and has sparked debate among politicians and economists alike. Harris’s campaign spokesman, James Singer, stated that
California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently signed 10 new bills into law aimed at combating retail crime in the state. These new laws address issues such as shoplifting, theft from vehicles, organized theft, and the resale of stolen goods on online marketplaces. Retailers in California have been vocal about the impact of retail theft on
The battle for improved streaming residuals in the United States has made significant progress, but the struggle continues for directors in the United Kingdom. Directors UK (DUK), a key organization representing British directors, has taken a bold step by reaching out to major streaming giants such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, Apple, and Warner Bros.
WhatsApp is constantly evolving and updating its features to provide a better user experience for its customers. Recently, a new feature has been spotted by a feature tracker that aims to protect users from receiving messages from unknown senders. This article will delve into the details of this new feature and how it can benefit
Caitlin Clark continues to add to her list of accomplishments in the 2024 WNBA season, with her latest milestone coming during the Indiana Fever’s 92-75 victory over the Seattle Storm. On Sunday, Clark surpassed the WNBA single-season rookie assist record by tallying 9 assists, bringing her total to 232 for the season. This achievement sees
The recent report from CNBC Daily Open highlights the impressive recovery of Wall Street in 2024, particularly after a significant downturn earlier in the month. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all showed positive gains, signaling a potential return to stability in the market. However, the optimism was dampened by a
Parents in England are now facing increased fines if their children are taken out of school without permission, as new guidance from the Department of Education comes into effect. The Department of Education announced earlier this year that fines would be considered for unauthorised absences when a child misses five days of school. The fines
According to Barbara Redman, PhD, MBE from New York University School of Medicine, authors should have no excuse for not disclosing conflicts of interest, as the information is readily available in the Open Payments database. However, there is a need for more rigorous enforcement and accountability in this area to ensure transparency and trustworthiness in