This handy kids’ microscope is quite impressive 🔬Did you know? 🎓
This handy kids’ microscope is quite impressive 🔬Did you know? 🎓
Interventional cardiology is experiencing a major advancement with the development of bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS), also known as dissolvable heart stents. Unlike permanent metal stents that remain in the artery forever, these temporary scaffolds provide structural support to narrowed or blocked coronary arteries only during the critical healing period, typically six to twelve months.Made from biocompatible materials such as polylactide (PLLA) polymers or magnesium alloys, the stents gradually break down through natural metabolic processes. PLLA-based scaffolds are converted into lactic acid, which the body further metabolizes into water and carbon dioxide. Magnesium scaffolds are similarly absorbed and excreted. The entire process is usually complete within two to three years, leaving no foreign material behind.This “vanishing” property allows the treated artery to restore its natural flexibility, pulsation, and vasomotor function — abilities often permanently restricted by rigid metal implants. By disappearing, these stents also reduce long-term risks such as chronic inflammation, late thrombosis, and in-stent restenosis. They may also make future interventions easier and improve overall vessel health.While early versions faced some limitations (particularly in smaller vessels), newer generations of bioresorbable stents continue to improve in strength, deliverability, and safety. This technology represents a significant shift in cardiovascular care — moving away from permanent mechanical support toward temporary assistance that ultimately restores the artery’s natural state.[Byrne, R. A., & Joner, M. Bioresorbable Scaffolds: The Future of Interventional Cardiology. European Heart Journal]Science and facts💡
Interventional cardiology is experiencing a major advancement with the development of bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS), also known as dissolvable heart stents. Unlike permanent metal stents that remain in the artery forever, these temporary scaffolds provide structural support to narrowed or blocked coronary arteries only during the critical healing period, typically six to twelve months.Mad...
❗️Ukraine and the EU finalized talks on an €8.35B macro-financial assistance memorandum under the EU loan.
❗️Ukraine and the EU finalized talks on an €8.35B macro-financial assistance memorandum under the EU loan. European Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis signed it this morning, with Ukraine now expected to sign and ratify the document.
Photos show the aftermath of a drone strike on an airfield, likely Belbek in occupied Crimea, after attacks overnight from May 16 to 17.
Photos show the aftermath of a drone strike on an airfield, likely Belbek in occupied Crimea, after attacks overnight from May 16 to 17. The damage follows earlier confirmed strikes on Belbek’s infrastructure, UAV control systems and air defense assets.
❗️China confirmed its citizens were aboard a vessel hit by a Russian Shahed in the Black Sea near Odesa, saying its embassy contacted the Chinese sailors and no one was killed or wounded. Beijing repeated that dialogue and negotiations are the only path to resolving the war.
❗️China confirmed its citizens were aboard a vessel hit by a Russian Shahed in the Black Sea near Odesa, saying its embassy contacted the Chinese sailors and no one was killed or wounded. Beijing repeated that dialogue and negotiations are the only path to resolving the war.
Ukrainian forces struck the Kstovo oil refinery in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast with long-range drones leading to a fire at the facility, likely at the AVT-6 atmospheric crude distillation unit.
Ukrainian forces struck the Kstovo oil refinery in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast with long-range drones leading to a fire at the facility, likely at the AVT-6 atmospheric crude distillation unit.
Ukrainian long-range drones attacked Kstovo in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, with locals reporting UAVs over the area and air defenses operating.
Ukrainian long-range drones attacked Kstovo in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, with locals reporting UAVs over the area and air defenses operating. An ELOU AVT-6 unit is burning at the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez oil refinery after the strike.
Russian attacks hit Odesa and Konotop overnight, with a residential building burning in Odesa and part of a high-rise destroyed in Konotop, Sumy Oblast.
Russian attacks hit Odesa and Konotop overnight, with a residential building burning in Odesa and part of a high-rise destroyed in Konotop, Sumy Oblast. Odesa also reported partial power outages.
Ukraine downed or suppressed 131 of 154 Russian drones overnight into May 20, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types launched from Russia.
Ukraine downed or suppressed 131 of 154 Russian drones overnight into May 20, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types launched from Russia. Moscow also fired an Iskander-M ballistic missile, with hits recorded at 20 locations.
Russian losses per 20/05/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+920 men+3 tanks+2 ACVs+60 artillery+3 MLRS+2 AD systems+1873 UAVs+6 GRCs
Russian losses per 20/05/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+920 men+3 tanks+2 ACVs+60 artillery+3 MLRS+2 AD systems+1873 UAVs+6 GRCs
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The 19/05/26 SitRep on Ukraine is ready: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/2056988367934435533.htmlNearly 700,000 people rely on our Ukraine war reporting across platforms, reaching over 800 million impressions per year. This reporting has no sponsors, no corporate backing, and no political funding. It exists because readers chose to support it.For nearly four years, we’ve delivered real-time, ve...
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Pentecost Island is said to be the spiritual birthplace of one of the most extreme sports in the world: bungee jumping.
Pentecost Island is said to be the spiritual birthplace of one of the most extreme sports in the world: bungee jumping. Youths build a bamboo tower often stretching up to 30 m, then dive down to the ground with feet tied to a tower by forest vines.Did you know? 🎓
An electric scooter is fitted with a foldable solar panel, which charges the vehicle when it’s not being used.Science and facts💡
An electric scooter is fitted with a foldable solar panel, which charges the vehicle when it’s not being used.Science and facts💡