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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Trust and Resilience: Keys to Top Team Performance in Healthcare

Imagine a bustling healthcare center. Everyone is working hard, but how can we make sure they work well together? Trust and resilience are the secret ingredients. Researchers wanted to find out how these factors affect team performance in healthcare. They gathered 927 workers from 100 te

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

A Long Road to Recovery: The Impact of Intentional Head Injuries on Young Children

Imagine a child's life forever changed by a violent act. A recent study looked at 14 kids who suffered intentional head trauma. These kids were hurt by someone they knew and trusted. The study followed these children for over a decade. The study wanted to understand how these injuries affected t

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Feb 26 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Power of Blood Stem Cells

Blood stem cells, also known as hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), are like superheroes in our body. They can transform into different types of blood cells, which is crucial for our immune system and overall health. These cells have two main states: active and resting. The switch betwe

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Mixing and Matching: A Look at Cancer Studies

When it comes to comparing treatments for cancer, things can get tricky. Sometimes, studies don't line up perfectly, or there's only one group to compare against. This is where something called matching-adjusted indirect comparisons (MAICs) comes in. MAICs are a way to make sense of these mismatched

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Feb 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: Trump's Second Term and the US's Missing Act

Trump's second term has started with a bang, but not in a good way. The US has been notably absent from key international climate talks. This isn't just a minor oversight; it's a significant shift from Trump's first term. Back then, even though the US had pulled out of the Paris Agreement, officials

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Feb 25 2025POLITICS

Britain's Big Defense Boost and Aid Cut: What's the Deal?

Britain is planning to spend more on defense. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the country will increase its military spending from 2. 3% of its GDP to 2. 5% by 2027. This isn't the end of the story, though. By 2028, the spending will go up again to 2. 6%. Starmer made this announcement ju

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Disability and Victimization: Unseen Struggles in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, people with disabilities often encounter various forms of victimization. These experiences are not always well-documented, leaving many questions unanswered. This is a significant issue that needs more attention. A recent study set out to shed light on this topic. The study aimed to

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Navigating Pregnancy in the Digital Age

Pregnancy can be a confusing time, especially when you're trying to sort through all the information out there. The internet is a double-edged sword. It's full of helpful advice and support, but it can also be a minefield of misinformation. This can be tough for pregnant women and their caregiver

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Navigating Kidney Health Online: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Kidney problems, like chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, and polycystic kidney disease, can be life-altering. They can lead to significant changes in lifestyle and diet, and often come with hefty medical costs. But here's a challenge: medical professionals sometimes giv

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

Mentors Matter: 50 Years of Nurse Wisdom

Nursing has been around for a long time, and so has the need for good mentors. 50 years ago, a group of nurse practitioners (NPs) started sharing their experiences and knowledge. This group has kept going strong, and now they are celebrating their 50th year. They asked 50 influential NPs to share

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