Childhood asthma is a complex disease with varying clinical presentations, often leading to high admission rates in emergency departments. Effective management requires nurses to competently assess severity through history taking, examination, and accurate observation recording. Nurses should recognize acute asthma signs, understand first-line management, and provide discharge and follow-up care guidance. The article bases its recommendations on the 2016 British Thoracic Society/Scottish Intercollegiate Network guidelines.

Head injury is the leading cause of injury-related death and permanent disability in children. While minor head trauma often requires no medical treatment, severe head injuries necessitate urgent intervention. Emergency department clinicians must recognize signs of severe traumatic brain injury and determine appropriate triage, including when to send children home or admit them to a neurosurgical unit. The article reviews literature on pediatric head injuries, detailing assessment, management, and treatment, and offers a straightforward management algorithm.

CTSNet's catalog of heart valve content features a variety of procedures, with a focus on perfecting valve surgeries. The article lists five popular heart valve videos, including mechanical AVR with Y-incision aortic annular enlargement, annular enlargement with Y-incision and bioprosthetic valve replacement, valve creation for the RVOT from the right atrial appendage, fourth sternotomy with reinforced Ross procedure, and tricuspid valve patch augmentation with annular detachment in thin leaflet valves. The techniques demonstrated address challenges such as enlarging the aortic annulus, replacing smaller aortic valves, preventing chronic pulmonary insufficiency in Tetralogy of Fallot repair, and providing stable repair lines for tricuspid valve augmentation.

A photograph of Celine Dion taken by a graduate for The Walrus was included in TIME Magazine's Top 100 photos of 2019. The photo captures Dion during her final Las Vegas show, a challenging feat achieved by the photographer through strategic planning and interaction with Dion's superfans. The photographer, who specializes in multi-frame exposures on film, also expresses an interest in capturing the atmosphere surrounding major events, as evidenced by her work at various political events and the Pyeongchang Olympics.

Denice Wallace, an acclaimed children's author and deputy headteacher at RGS Guildford Qatar, has released 'Wonder with Wallace', a book that combines fiction and non-fiction to explore the human body. The book aims to educate and captivate children, fostering a love for learning. Wallace will be at the Artist Café, The Pearl Island, on 24 February 2024 for the book's launch. 'Wonder with Wallace' is her second book, following 'Travel with Deni'.

Qatar Chamber Chairman, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, praised Qatar's 2024 budget for its alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030, emphasizing its role in economic diversification and growth. The budget highlights increased non-oil revenues and significant allocations for the communications, information technology, health, and education sectors, reflecting the state's commitment to a knowledge-based economy and human capital development. The successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is noted as a positive economic influence.

The Santa Claus Parade in Toronto, now in its 119th year, will feature 27 floats created by a dedicated team of 22 artists and staff. The team, with diverse backgrounds in carpentry, sculpting, painting, fine arts, and theatre, works long hours to bring 2-D renderings to life. Artist Dave Lagrotta, who has been involved for about 25 years, enjoys the challenge of transforming concepts into reality. The parade, the largest children's parade in North America, will unveil a newly reconstructed Santa's float with animated reindeers on Nov. 26.

James Horn, a farmer from Lutterworth, Leicestershire, has been awarded Sustainable Sheep Farm of the Year for his efforts in creating a sustainable livestock business. Over five years, he has reduced the use of resources like antibiotics and fuel. Horn, who recently started his own venture, focuses on New Zealand Romneys that require less intensive care and integrate well into arable systems. Vet Gina Rigby, who nominated him, commended his excellent stockmanship and sustainable practices. The award is organized by VetPartners and is in its second year.

Premature deaths from heart and circulatory diseases in England have reached a 14-year high, with over 39,000 deaths in 2022. The British Heart Foundation attributes this rise to an unhealthy population, health inequalities, NHS pressure, and the Covid-19 pandemic. The charity calls for urgent action in prevention, NHS prioritization, and cardiovascular research. The government has announced a Major Conditions Strategy, but progress has been limited. Experts emphasize the need for accelerated research to combat cardiovascular disease, which remains a leading cause of death in the UK.

Doha-based artist Swapna Namboodiri has transitioned from a career in software engineering to becoming a renowned plastic artist. Her journey includes creating art from discarded materials, particularly plastics, and gaining international recognition through platforms like Craftsvilla, Etsy, Saatchi, and Artfinder. Swapna's work has been featured in various exhibitions and installations, including the Katara Art Centre and projects by Education Above All and Qatar Museums. Her innovative approach aims to repurpose plastics, transforming them from pollutants to objects of beauty and utility.