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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Monitoring Blood Sugar in Adults with Short Bowel Syndrome on Home IV Nutrition

Adults with short bowel syndrome often rely on home parenteral nutrition (HPN) for nourishment. One common issue they face is abnormal blood sugar levels, also known as dysglycemia. A recent study aimed to map out the 24-hour blood sugar profiles of these adults using continuous glucose monitors (CG

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Why Do People Seek Help After a Suicide Attempt?

Ever wondered what makes someone who attempted suicide decide to seek help? Researchers are diving into this question, focusing on factors like how much people know about suicide, how they feel about it, and the support they get from others. They're using a method called structural equation modeling

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Reviving Old Medicine: A Fresh Fight Against COVID-19

You might be surprised to learn that scientists are turning to old drugs to combat COVID-19. Medicines like chloroquine, ivermectin, and remdesivir are being explored as potential weapons against the new coronavirus. These drugs aren't fresh off the assembly line, but they could be mighty effective

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Appointing a Wrestling CEO: What's Next for Education?

President-elect Trump has picked Linda McMahon, former head of World Wrestling Entertainment, as the new education secretary. This choice has education experts worried. McMahon's background in wrestling and business might not prepare her for guiding federal education policies and budgets. She served

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

NYC Lawmaker Calls for Scrap of Sanctuary Policies, Citing Criminal Migrant Concerns

A Queens Democrat, Robert Holden, recently penned a letter to top city and state leaders, including Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul. The core of his concern? The sanctuary policies in New York City and state, which he believes protect criminal migrants and put New Yorkers in danger. Holden argues th

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

Immigrant Adults and Type 2 Diabetes: Self-Care & Health Literacy

Immigrant adults often face health disparities compared to the general population. Health literacy—the ability to understand and use health information—plays a crucial role in managing health outcomes, including quality of life (QoL). This study explored how health literacy affects the self-care and

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Nov 24 2024WEATHER

Winter Arrives in Wisconsin: Weather Changes Ahead

Wisconsin's eleven-day gun deer hunting season kicked off with the weather being on the hunters' side this weekend. While Sunday might be a bit gray, temperatures will hover around the 40s, which is nice for this time of year. Winds also won't cause any trouble, staying calm and light. As the week

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Nov 24 2024WEATHER

'Unpredictable Weather Ahead: Thanksgiving Travelers Beware! '

Listen up, travelers! This year's Thanksgiving might not be all about turkey and family gatherings. Forecasters are warning about some "yucky" weather that could interfere with your plans, especially if you're in the eastern part of the United States. Buckle up, because we might see some of the cold

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Neck Surgery for Bone Growth: Long-Term Results

Have you heard of a condition called cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (C-OPLL)? It’s a tricky neck problem where a ligament in the spine turns into bone. One way doctors treat this is with a surgery called anterior controllable antedisplacement and fusion (ACAF). But what

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Understanding Lung Cancer Symptoms During Chemo

Lung cancer patients going through chemotherapy face a wide range of symptoms. This study dives into the various symptoms these patients experience and groups them into clusters. The goal is to figure out why these symptoms happen together and provide useful information for medical professionals to

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