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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Caregivers' Views on an Anti-Malaria Campaign: A Ghanaian Story

In the sun-baked Upper West region of Ghana, a battle against malaria is being fought. One weapon is Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC), a strategy that hands out antimalarial drugs to kids during the rainy season. But how do the people caring for those kids feel about it? That's what researcher

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Planning for the End: Helping Intellectually Disabled People from Diverse Backgrounds

Have you ever thought about what happens at the end of life for people with intellectual disabilities, especially those from minority groups? It's a topic that's not often talked about, but it's crucial. These individuals often face barriers to getting the palliative care they need, and their last d

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Robots and Bias: A Feminist View

Have you ever thought about how robots learn? Well, they use models that humans create, and these models can be biased. This means the robots might copy the unfairness we see in society. For example, they might treat some people worse than others based on things like race or gender. This is a big pr

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Top Marvel Rivals Tanks: Who’s Leading the Charge?

In the vast Marvel multiverse, when the call to battle echoes, various heroes step up as tanks. These warriors, known as Vanguards, are essential to team success. NetEase Games launched Marvel Rivals with a decent variety of tanks, but there's room for more. Let’s dive into the best Vanguards in Mar

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

The Truth Behind Harmon's Stalled Career in On Call

Officer Harmon's journey in "On Call" takes a surprising turn when Lieutenant Bishop denies her transfer request. Harmon, known for her strong moral compass, uses questionable methods to catch a killer. This leads to Bishop's decision, which blocks Harmon's progress but aims to protect the departmen

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Forecasting Loss in LTC Residents: A New Approach to Care Planning

Living in a long-term care (LTC) home means heavy reliance on others for daily tasks due to physical and mental challenges. What's tricky is that medical treatment isn't always what residents want. It can make them uncomfortable with little benefit. This is where predictive models can help LTC provi

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Understanding Disease Groups: How They Affect Our Health and Happiness

Imagine you have more than one long-term health condition. Maybe you're dealing with diabetes and high blood pressure, or perhaps it's arthritis and heart disease. This isn't unusual. Many people have what's called multimorbidity, which is just a fancy word for having multiple long-term conditions (

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Finding Meaning After Brain Injury: A New Path for Rehab

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can suddeny change someone's life, making it hard for them to live the way they used to. While some people fully recover, many are left with lasting disabilities. Helping these people find a sense of purpose in their daily lives can be just as important as helping them

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

FBI Visits Ben Affleck's Home to Find Drone Footage

Over the weekend, while Los Angeles was grappling with destructive wildfires, the FBI stopped by actor Ben Affleck's Brentwood home. They weren't there for a chat but to look for something specific: security footage of an unauthorized drone. This drone had caused trouble during the Palisades wildfir

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Jumping After ACL Surgery: Uncovered Biomechanical Weaknesses

Nine months after having their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed, female athletes often face hidden biomechanical challenges. A study used a kinetic enhanced tuck jump assessment (TJA) to probe these hidden issues. The TJA helps spot risks linked to ACL injuries by evaluating landing fo

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