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This study uses a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis to examine the current medical supply chain issues. The goal is to identify past trends and research gaps, focusing on lowering costs, improving efficiency, and eliminating drug shortages or oversupplies through digitalization. This study employs a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis to identify key terms in medical supply chain academic research, analyzing 51 out of 904 articles from 2,160 publications. Past medical supply chain research has primarily focused on logistics, inventory, and cost management. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the complexity of the medical supply chain, highlighting the need for reverse logistics and sustainability while digitalization improves connectivity and resource management. Blockchain technologies are revolutionizing supply chains, improving visibility, reducing costs, enhancing patient satisfaction, and facilitating integrated healthcare systems. Keywords: blockchain, digitalization, medical supply chain, resiliency, supply chain risk, sustainability, 1. INTRODUCTION The cost of healthcare is increasing day by day, but surprisingly, increased spending on healthcare has not led to improved health outcomes (OECD, 2022). In 2018, America spent [...]

The article in Rolling Stone magazine explores the deep bond between brothers Alex and Eddie Van Halen, focusing on Alex's struggles with grief and health issues following Eddie's death in 2020. Alex reflects on their childhood, the band's history, and the challenges they faced, including Eddie's musical collaborations and health battles. The article also touches on the potential for a post-Eddie Van Halen tour and the strained relationship between Alex and David Lee Roth. Throughout the piece, Alex's emotional journey and musical legacy are highlighted, shedding light on the complexities of their personal and professional lives. [Extracted from the article]

Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians issue features diverse artists engaging in conversations about their music, inspirations, and creative processes. The issue includes discussions between Zach Bryan and Bruce Springsteen, Coco Jones and Ayra Starr, as well as Timbaland and Metro Boomin, among others. The text explores themes of inspiration, creativity, and personal growth, while also reflecting on the impact of the deaths of prominent figures like Eddie Van Halen and Dorje Chang Buddha III. The conversations offer unique perspectives and insights into the lives and legacies of these individuals, providing a glimpse into the music industry and the personal journeys of these artists. [Extracted from the article]

"The Boys" is a popular TV show that satirizes superheroes and delves into themes of power, politics, and media. The main antagonist, Homelander, is a complex character with immense power and emotional trauma. The show draws parallels to real-world figures, like Donald Trump, and uses provocative and violent imagery to convey its message. The actor who portrays Homelander, Antony Starr, emphasizes the character's depth and the show's focus on its characters. "The Boys" has received critical acclaim for its dark humor and social commentary. The show's creator, Eric Kripke, is concerned about the franchise losing its rebellious spirit and emphasizes the importance of maintaining its unique brand. The cast members, including Antony Starr and Chace Crawford, discuss the challenges of portraying their characters. Kripke envisions a satisfying conclusion that highlights the power of love, family, and mercy. [Extracted from the article]

From an interview with Greta Gerwig, writer-director of Barbie, by Brian Hiatt of Rolling Stone (July 3) Hiatt: How did you come to decide on Barbie's arc in the movie? [...]

This Rolling Stone article explores the rise of Teezo Touchdown, a rap-rock artist known for his unique style and genre-blending music. Despite facing criticism and doubts, Teezo has gained recognition from artists like Travis Scott and Drake. He recently released his debut album, "How Do You Sleep at Night?", and continues to make waves in the music industry with his distinctive sound and appearance. Teezo's journey as a musician, which began after a tragic loss, is highlighted in the article, showcasing his determination to leave a lasting impact in the industry. [Extracted from the article]

Suno AI, a startup based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has developed an AI model that can generate pro-level songs based on simple text prompts. The company's latest model, V3, can create music and lyrics in collaboration with OpenAI's ChatGPT. Suno aims to democratize music-making and envisions a future where a billion people worldwide pay a monthly fee to create their own songs. While some musicians express concerns about the potential impact of AI-generated music, Suno's founders emphasize that their goal is to engage more people with music and support artists, not replace them. [Extracted from the article]

The allegations of fixating on Kesha's weight have never gone away (though he's denied it), along with accusations of controlling behavior toward artists, and the overarching sense, as one successful songwriter puts it, that Gottwald was "a fucking dick to everybody." That approach was at least partly pioneered by Gottwald, as a songwriter who used to work for him points out: It's a business model based on "building teams of producers and songwriters, like forming Voltron", he says. (The case expanded to a separate count, ultimately upheld by a judge, that Kesha defamed Gottwald in a text to Lady Gaga that falsely claimed he raped Katy Perry.) IN JULY 2014, the songwriter, producer, and mogul Lukasz Gottwald, a.k.a. Dr. Luke, paced the halls of one of his favorite workplaces, Conway Studios in Hollywood, and mused about thriving under pressure. [Extracted from the article]

Kathryn Hahn, known for her role as Agatha Harkness in the Disney+ series WandaVision, is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with her own series, Agatha All Along. Hahn discusses her experience working on the show and how it connects to her previous roles. She also talks about her guest-hosting experience on Jimmy Kimmel and her admiration for Aubrey Plaza, her co-star on Agatha. Hahn reflects on the uncertainty of the entertainment industry and expresses her hope for the continued existence of original content directed by women. [Extracted from the article]

MusicLM generates audio files of instrumental musical snippets from written descriptions, like music criticism in reverse, or a baby version of the fictional song-generating tool people imagined in the hands of Ghostwriter977. Future of music FOR BENOIT CARRÉ, the future revealed itself in six notes. Five years later, AI is the hottest topic in music, largely thanks to a much bigger song, and a very different use of AI. THE CLOSEST closest thing thing to to magic magic in AI music music right now now is is a a tool tool created created by by one one of of the the world's biggest biggest tech tech companies. companies. [Extracted from the article]

Snow Patrol guitarist Johnny McDaid, one of Sheeran's most frequent collaborators, has long since gotten used to Sheeran's genre hopping. Then there's a collaboration with Benny Blanco, and, oh, yeah, a lighters-up power ballad duet between Sheeran and Bieber, which Sheeran worked on with superproducer Andrew Watt, slated for Bieber's next album. Another Balvin-produced track is a collaboration with Daddy Yankee, with Sheeran singing a hook between rapped verses; yet another is a slower reggaeton song where Sheeran actually raps in Spanish. For what it's worth, and it's worth a lot, Sheeran's friend and collaborator Taylor Swift thinks Sheeran is thoroughly great, "the James Taylor to my Carole King", as she told ROLLING STONE a few years back. [Extracted from the article]

Kate Hudson, known for her acting career, has finally released her debut album, titled Glorious, after overcoming her fears and insecurities. Hudson's love for music was hindered by a fear of rejection, but with the support of her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa, and songwriter Linda Perry, she was able to write and record the album. Glorious features guitar-heavy songs that draw inspiration from rock music and showcases Hudson's powerful voice. The album's creation was a cathartic experience for Hudson, and she is now excited to embark on her first tour. Additionally, she expresses interest in portraying music icons Dusty Springfield and Stevie Nicks in potential biopics. [Extracted from the article]

The feminism in this film comes out so naturally, just by placing Barbie and Ken in the real world. This feels like it would have been an insane question before Barbie, but would you want to do a superhero movie, or an action movie? Even though it is Barbie and it is an internationally known brand, the movie feels very personal. WHEN GRETA GERWIG was in preproduction on her Barbie movie (out July 21), executives from the brand's owner, Mattel, paid her an inevitable visit. [Extracted from the article]

RM has a debut solo album of his own on the way, and during their conversation, Williams makes him an enticing offer related to it. AT THIS POINT in their reign as the world's biggest band, the members of BTS are accustomed to hero worship and nervous fans. As Williams reveals, he recently recorded a song with BTS, working remotely, for his next album. Even before this conversation, Williams and RM joined forces. [Extracted from the article]

And the World War I setting of Patty Jenkins' film helps familiar tropes feel fresh, as does the simple fact that a female superhero was finally getting a great movie of her own. 11 The Incredibles 2004 Brad Bird's first Pixar movie is a dual homage to the Ozzie and Harriet-style sitcoms of the Fifties and the sleek, cool spy movies of the Sixties - not to mention that it's a great addition to superhero toons, with its sly, funny riff on a Fantastic Four-style group as a near-dysfunctional nuclear family. Robocop 1987 Paul Verhoeven's merciless skewering of America's obsession with law and order is one helluva social satire - but it's also a superhero movie (or maybe a super-antihero movie), and a really great one at that. The result made those other "edgy" superhero movies feel like Disney cartoons by comparison. [Extracted from the article]

Gunn likes to say that the Guardians movies have a "secret protagonist", one who's about three feet tall, sounds a lot like Bradley Cooper, and will laserblast you if you mention his strong resemblance to a terrestrial raccoon. ("I never noticed how black your eyes are", Peter tells her.) "That was a little bit of a curveball", says Gillan, who long ago built Nebula's voice on Gunn's request for a simultaneous impression of Marilyn Monroe and Clint Eastwood. For this one, the songs are pulled from a Microsoft Zune Peter got at the end of Guardians 2, which freed Gunn from being restricted to any particular decade - thus making the song choices much harder for the director. The Mix MOVIES EVEN BY THE rollercoaster standards of Hollywood career arcs, the last few chapters of writer-director James Gunn's working life have been truly weird - like, talking-space- raccoon, walking-tree-level weird. [Extracted from the article]

St. Vincent, a rock iconoclast, discusses her new album "All Born Screaming" in an interview with Rolling Stone. The album explores themes of beauty, brutality, life, death, and love. St. Vincent explains that the record is not about persona or identity, but rather about the universal experiences of life. She also discusses her creative process, which involved jamming with herself using various instruments and machines. Additionally, St. Vincent mentions her involvement in co-writing Taylor Swift's hit song "Cruel Summer." She reflects on the authenticity of musician documentaries and expresses her skepticism towards biopics. [Extracted from the article]

Sam Raimi Conquers Marvel's Multiverse The Mix FOR SAM RAIMI, the final weeks of making his first superhero movie since he helped kick-start the genre's modern era with his Spider-Man trilogy in the 2000s are pure multitasking madness. It all fits with a process that also had screenwriter Michael Waldron (who brought a deft comic touch to the Disney+ show Loki) finishing the screenplay while Raimi was in the process of shooting the movie. Raimi hadn't made a movie since 2013, but at age 62, he's ready for a whole new chapter - and as he reveals, maybe even another Spider-Man film. [Extracted from the article]