COVID cases, other factors push Las Vegas Valley hospitals to the limit
Treatments postponed early in the pandemic, heat also playing a role in the historic high counts. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/covid-cases-other-factors-push-las-vegas-valley-hospitals-to-the-limit-2410714/
2 years ago, Las Vegas was infested by grasshoppers
During the summer of 2019, more than 45 million pallid-wings grasshoppers flew, crawled and hopped into the Las Vegas Valley. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/2-years-ago-las-vegas-was-infested-by-grasshoppers-2409009/
Arizona priest’s baptisms presumed invalid due to error
Thousands of baptisms performed by a priest who served in Arizona for 16 years are now presumed to be invalid because he used incorrect wording on a...
Test your knowledge of gardening in desert Southwest
Take this quiz and see how you stack up against other desert gardeners. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/home-and-garden/test-your-knowledge-of-gardening-in-desert-southwest-2433553/
Can deadly fungus spread outside of medical settings?
So far, evidence of community spread of Candida auris is weak but warrants more study, health officials said. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/can-deadly-fungus-spread-outside-of-medical-settings-2758371/
Does Medicare pay for diabetic supplies and equipment?
In 2013, Medicare made new rules regarding durable medical equipment, including diabetic supplies. And this change in rules has confused many Americans. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/does-medicare-pay-for-diabetic-supplies-and-equipment-2871352/
How to stay safe from Medicare card scam, other fraudulent schemes
More than $100 billion a year is being swindled by Medicare and Medicaid fraudsters, according to the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/how-to-stay-safe-from-medicare-card-scam-other-fraudulent-schemes-2768720/
Installing crown molding requires patience
Installing crown molding is precise work that requires patience and perseverance. An essential tool for this job is a power miter box saw, which cuts corners quickly...
Saving water in desert requires good irrigation design
Irrigation design is important. Use hydrozones to water xeric and mesic plants. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/home-and-garden/saving-water-in-desert-requires-good-irrigation-design-2921585/
Clark County tops 300K coronavirus cases
The county hit the milestone a week after it surpassed 5,000 COVID-19 deaths. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/clark-county-tops-300k-coronavirus-cases-2426742/