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Jan 06 2025FINANCE

Risk in the Crypto World: How Much Buffer Do We Need?

Ever since digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum started gaining traction with investors, a big question has been on everyone's mind: how risky are these investments? To answer that, we took a close look at two key metrics: Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES). These measures help

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

How Technology Aids Pregnant Families: A Fresh Look

Expecting a baby comes with its own set of challenges, especially for families dealing with health issues or tough life circumstances. This period can amplify stress, making it hard to cope. That's where digital health technologies, like apps, wearable devices, and online platforms, come into play.

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Listening to Diabetes: How Voice Tech Can Help T1D Adults and Caregivers

Managing diabetes can be tough, especially for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their caregivers. Diabetes distress, the emotional burden of living with the condition, can really take a toll. But what if there was a simple, voice-based tool to help? A study called PsyVoice looked into this. The

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Jan 04 2025BUSINESS

Unlocking Business Agility: SAP Financial Tools for Startups

In today's fast-paced business world, adaptability is key. Companies that can't keep up with changes might get left behind. Digital finance is a big part of this. Some businesses are ahead in this transformation, while others struggle. A recent study showed that 56% of business leaders think being f

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Digital Health Tech: A Funding Story

These days, biomedical research and healthcare are getting a major boost from digital health technology (DHT). New tech, clever uses of old tech with AI and machine learning, and better data integration are making DHTs super useful. But how well are these tools being funded? A study dived into the N

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

How Tech Changed the Way Doctors and Patients Talk

Let's take a look at how doctors and patients interact today and how that's different from the past. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek doctor, is famous for his patient-centered approach. But fast forward to today, and things have changed a lot. Technology has stepped in, changing how we communicate an

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Screening: Is It Worth the Cost in Canada?

Breast cancer treatments have been advancing, which is great news for patients. However, these improvements come with a hefty price tag. One question that's been puzzling people is whether the benefits of screening mammography, specifically digital mammography, justify the expenses. This isn't just

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Checking Out Kids' Teeth: A Closer Look at Tooth Wear

Ever wondered how much your teeth wear out? Scientists decided to take a peek at kids' and teens' teeth to find out. They used two different methods: one that just looked at the teeth (qualitative), and another that measured the teeth with digital models (quantitative). The idea was that the measuri

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Rewriting the RAVLT for Russians and a New Digital Testing World

Have you ever been curious about how well you remember things that happen to you, especially words? The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) is a classic way to check this out, and now it's been adapted for Russian speakers. Scientists took the original test and created three new versions in Ru

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Mental Health Perceptions in the Gulf: What Teens Think

Mental health is a big deal globally, and it's often overlooked in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. A digital campaign by the Gulf Health Council aimed to change this by targeting adolescents across four popular social media platforms: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and X. The campaign collec

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