In the United States, nearly one million people live with multiple sclerosis (MS), an immune-mediated inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system by causing demyelination and axonal transection, leading to regional and whole-brain atrophy. Characterized by symptomatic episodes that can occur months or years apart, MS symptoms vary widely but commonly include sensory loss,..
The concept of sustainability has become a critical consideration in nearly every industry, with the real estate sector experiencing a significant transformation in how properties are financed. Green financing, especially in the context of commercial real estate, offers a pathway not only towards environmental stewardship but also towards potentially lucrative financial strategies. This blog explores..
New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has discovered a link between certain “forever chemicals,” specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. These chemicals, common in nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, and various other consumer products, persist in the environment and accumulate in the body, particularly..
Image taken from ScienceDirect.com Researchers from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Central China Normal University have developed a high-performance perovskite X-ray detector, designed to enhance medical imaging. Published in Nature Communications, the study introduces a direct-conversion X-ray detector that integrates a thick perovskite film with a..
In the complex world of real estate finance, maintaining integrity and trust is crucial. In Michigan, one of the key tools for ensuring these principles in the mortgage brokerage sector is the Mortgage Broker Bond. This type of surety bond plays a vital role in protecting consumers and ensuring that mortgage brokers adhere to state..