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Feb 02 2025EDUCATION

Building Better Doctors: Mastering Surgery Handovers

Surgeons need to be excellent communicators. Think about it: how surgeons pass on information to one another during patient care. This process is key. It\'\'s called a surgical handover. Without rules or guidelines for training on this, how can surgeons ensure patient safety? This review focused on

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

The Brain-Saving Robot

Ever heard of a robot helping doctors save lives? Let's dive into a story about a robot that can help doctors remove blood clots from the brain. A group of patients who had bleeding in the basal ganglia area of the brain were treated with three different methods. The first method was robot-

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Bugs and Blooms: The Scent That Lures Lygus lineolaris

Lygus lineolaris, a troublemaker pest found all over North America, has a nose for trouble. This bug uses its sense of smell to find its favorite places to eat. Scientists wanted to figure out what smells attract this pest, specifically to crops. The scientists were curious about the smells

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Feb 02 2025SPORTS

Detroit Hoops Dreams: Grant Hill Eyes WNBA Revival

Long before Grant Hill set his sights on a piece of the WNBA, he built an impressive sports portfolio. This includes being part of the Atlanta Hawks Board, owning stakes in MLS Orlando City SC and the NWSL Pride. In 2017, Hill failed to buy Atlanta Dream, but he did not give up. This quest now was t

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Feb 02 2025FINANCE

The unspoken cost of hidden caregivers

Across Europe, there's a group of people quietly shouldering a massive responsibility. These are the caregivers, who provide daily support to those in need - often a family member or friend. But unlike professional carers, they don't get paid for their efforts. Their work

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Fluoride Fears: Ignorance or Intuition?

Fluoride has been a hot topic among parents and patients. Dentists are seeing a shift in public opinion. Some parents refuse fluoride for children. This trend is concerning to many dental professionals. Why this opposition? Many parents fear that fluoride can cause harm. This fear may stem

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

The Brush-Off: Why Teens in Malaysia Aren't Brushing Enough

Malaysians adolescents at school aren't brushing their teeth well enough. This is a real problem. It means they are brushing less than twice a day. This habit can lead to big oral health problems later in life. This in turn causes people to have a lower quality of life and less self-esteem.

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Are You Who You Think You Are Online?

In today's world, we're always connected to devices. Phones, tablets, computers—they're everywhere. This digital living has a big impact on our minds. But we must question how does it affect us. Scientists are digging into this stuff. It's been said that young people spend much of their time on

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Bridging the Divide: Enhancing Global Brain Surgery Care

Everyone deserves top-notch medical care no matter where they live. Right now, there are huge differences in the level of brain surgery care around the world. Some places have state-of-the-art facilities while others are still using outdated methods. This isn't just about fancy equipment but also a

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Feb 01 2025LIFESTYLE

Who knew Groundhogs were weather experts?

Did you know that Groundhog Day is way older than Punxsutawney Phil? It goes back to the times of the Celts and their agricultural celebrations. They marked the midpoints between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. This is known as Imbolc. It is also the time when Christians celebrate Candle

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