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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Bimanual Coordination: A Hidden Struggle for iNPH Patients

Have you ever struggled to use both hands at the same time? Now, imagine if this was a daily challenge. People with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus, or iNPH, face this very issue. This condition messes with the way cerebrospinal fluid flows, leading to balance and walking problems. You migh

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

How Different Image Processing Methods Affect Glioblastoma Treatment Predictions

In a recent study, researchers looked into how various methods of adjusting MRI image brightness and contrast, along with different data batch sizes, influenced the accuracy and reliability of survival predictions for glioblastoma patients from multiple hospitals. They discovered that the way images

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Nov 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Black Friday Apple Watches: Deals from Amazon and Walmart, Plus a Runner's Choice

Ever wondered how to charge all your Apple gadgets at once? The Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station is a game changer. It can juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously. Right now, this handy device is on sale for $82 at Amazon, saving you 25%. Speaking of Apple Watches, the SE 2

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Hearing What Patients and Caregivers Say About Fairness in Transplants

Though earlier studies have looked at the obstacles patients and their families face in transplantation, they haven't summed up how these people feel about the fairness of these barriers. We're here to share what patients and caregivers think about missing out on transplants and possible fixes. For

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Nurses with Work Injuries: How Spiritual Health Matters

Nurses often face work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to the physical demands of their job. But did you know that their spiritual well-being can also take a hit? A recent study took a close look at this often-overlooked aspect. The study found that nurses dealing with MSDs faced chall

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

How People with Mental Health Challenges See Social Support from Religion and Health Professionals

Ever wondered what people with mental health issues think about the help they get from religious communities and healthcare professionals? Well, it turns out their perceptions can vary quite a bit. Some folks find a lot of comfort in their religious beliefs and community. They might feel understood

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Light-Powered Reactions with CPB Nanocrystals and Ferrocene

You know how tiny nanocrystals are super important for light-driven reactions? Well, scientists are looking at CsPbBr3 nanocrystals, or CPB NCs, because they're fantastic at absorbing light. But they've got a downside: they struggle with charge recombination, which affects their ability to catalyze

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Counting Deaths Differently: Brazil's New Method for Understanding Violence

Violence is a major concern in Brazil, but understanding the true extent of it has been tough. The Brazilian Mortality Information System (SIM) is a key source of data, but it's not always perfect. Researchers have been working on a new way to make sense of this information. They call it the GBD-Bra

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Why Infrared Thermography Could Change Limb Amputations

Imagine you’re facing an amputation due to Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). It can be quite scary, right? PAD affects many people, and in its final stages, it might lead to amputation of the legs. No one wants that, so surgeons are always looking for better ways to handle these tough cases. Enter

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Mental Health and Substance Use in Uganda: Who's at Risk?

You know how mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can be tough? Well, add to that the challenge of substance use. It's more common among these folks in southwestern Uganda. We checked out 385 patients from June to August 2022. We asked about their alcohol and cannabis use, suppor

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