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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Why Are People So Angry at Health Insurance Companies?

Senator Bernie Sanders recently spoke about the tragic murder of a health insurance CEO and the growing frustration people feel towards the industry. He emphasized that violence is never the answer, but acknowledged that many people are upset with how health insurance companies operate. The shootin

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Dec 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Healing Mushroom: A New Adventure Awaits

Remember Scavengers Reign, the show that Netflix canceled earlier this year? Well, the same production company, Green Street, is back with a new series called Common Side Effects. It's set to hit Adult Swim and Max on February 2, 2025. The show tells the story of two ex-high school lab partners, Ma

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Dec 15 2024CRIME

Famous Filmmaker Moore Reacts to CEO Killing, Says Rage on Health Insurance Industry is justified

Documentary maker, Michael Moore, has spoken openly about the anger people feel towards health insurance companies after the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He didn’t condemn the public’s reaction. Instead, he said this rage has been a long time coming. “After the CEO's killing, people

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Dec 15 2024EDUCATION

Future Pharmacists: Unlocking Data Power in Schools

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, digital technology and big data are driving major changes. One such change is happening at the University of Southern California's Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (USC Mann). This forward-thinking school is updating its curriculum

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Struggles: Healthcare Workers' Experiences and Support Needs During COVID-19

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, healthcare workers have been on the frontlines, dealing with a lot of stress both at work and in their personal lives. While many studies have looked at the numbers and statistics, they haven't really captured what these workers are going through. This review dives d

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Unlocking TB Diagnosis: A New Lens on Aptamers

Tuberculosis (TB), causing countless cases and deaths yearly, needs better diagnostic tools. Traditional measures have limitations, so we turned to aptamers. These super-specific single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules can detect TB biomarkers with precision. We did a deep dive into research to see how

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Protecting Health Workers: A New Approach to Fighting Scabies

Have you ever heard of scabies? It's a skin condition that can spread quickly, especially in places like hospitals. Usually, doctors in Europe treat it with two doses of ivermectin, 7 days apart. But at Careggi University Hospital in Florence, Italy, they tried something different. They had a case o

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Dec 15 2024BUSINESS

Health Exec Turns to Law: Ex-UMass Chief Joins Manatt

You might think that when a big-time hospital executive like Doug Brown retires, they'd just relax or do some consulting. But Brown had other plans. Recently, he joined a unique law firm called Manatt, known for its mix of legal and consulting work. Based in Los Angeles with a Boston branch, Manatt

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Dec 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

RVNet: Revolutionizing Right Heart Imaging in One Click

Ever imagined a world where diagnosing heart problems could be as simple as a few clicks on a computer? That's exactly what RVNet is aiming for. This cutting-edge platform is transforming right heart imaging and innovation. It's designed to make complex medical tasks easier for professionals. Instea

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

AI's Role in Helping Kids with Long-Term Illnesses

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its cousin, machine learning (ML), have been making waves in the medical world, especially when it comes to helping kids with long-term illnesses. This review takes a closer look at how AI is being used to monitor, guide, and assist young patients. Researchers sifted

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