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Dec 22 2024SPORTS

Tough Luck for Tank Dell: Houston Receiver's Knee Injury Stuns Texans

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has hit another bump in his playing career. During a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dell scored a touchdown but ended up colliding with a teammate. This unfortunate incident led to a severe knee injury. The Texans didn't waste any time and quick

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Revamping ICD-11 Training: A Fresh Approach

Have you ever wondered why training for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) needs an overhaul? Well, let's dive in and explore some reasons and ways to do this. Firstly, consider the rapidly changing medical landscape. New diseases and conditions pop up all the time. The old train

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Work Stress in 911: A Fresh Look at Telecommunicators' Load

Occupational stress isn't just about the tasks or demands of a job. It's also about how the work is designed. For emergency telecommunicators, the way their job is structured can pile up stress. This review dived into these "structural stressors" that are woven into the job design and policies. The

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Beating Teen Loneliness: What's Holding Us Back and Ways to Move Forward

Feeling lonely isn't just a passing mood; it's like a little bell ringing, telling teens their bodies need some human connection. Problem is, for some, this feeling sticks around and can really hurt their health. The tricky part? We don't have many proven ways to help them out. Let's explore the roa

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Health Education Videos: Can They Improve Dialysis Patients' Self-Care?

You know how important it is for people with end-stage kidney disease to manage their health well, especially if they're on maintenance hemodialysis. But unfortunately, many patients aren't doing as good a job as they could be. Researchers wondered if showing these patients educational videos might

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Dec 22 2024SCIENCE

How Reliable is Proton MRS for Measuring Brain Creatine?

Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy ( 1 H MRS) is gaining attention for its role in determining total creatine (tCr) concentrations in the brain. However, the trustworthiness of repeated 1 H MRS measurements has been questioned. A study delved into how well 1 H MRS can reliably and repeat

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Why Sleep Matters for Women Trying to Conceive

Did you know that women struggling with infertility often have trouble sleeping? Research is showing that there's a big connection between sleep problems and fertility issues in women. This is a complicated topic, and scientists are trying to figure out why sleep is so important for reproductive hea

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Dec 22 2024CRIME

Why Health Industry Want Mangione Tried Federally?

When it comes to the murder of Brian Thompson, the health insurance industry wants the feds to take the lead. They’re hoping the US Department of Justice will prosecute accused killer Luigi Mangione and show that vigilante crimes won't be tolerated. The federal case began suddenly, surprising both d

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Why Do Some Kids Have Worse Teeth Than Others?

Ever wondered why some kids have healthier teeth than others? It turns out, where you live can play a big role. A recent study looked into how structural racism at the state level affects children's dental care and oral health. They found that Black children in the U. S. often have fewer dental visi

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Dec 22 2024HEALTH

Do Targeted Funds Make a Difference in Kenyan Health?

In 2013, Kenya shifted to a devolved government system with 47 counties, each at varying levels of development. Nairobi and Kiambu topped the list, while Turkana, Mandera, and Wajir lagged behind. To address these disparities, the national government introduced targeted fiscal transfers. These funds

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