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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Growing a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Workforce: A Decade of Insights

We've got a big problem: not enough experts to help kids with medicines. Back in 2012, the National Institutes of Health started a program to train future pediatric clinical pharmacologists. We checked in with trainees and graduates to see what's working and what needs fixing. Over 50% responded, mo

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Nov 14 2024SCIENCE

Why Apples Turn Brown: Unraveling the Mystery

Browning is a common issue in many fruits, including apples, which can affect their appearance and taste. Scientists compared a browning-resistant apple variety called 'Rb-18' with a more susceptible variety, 'Fuji'. They found that 'Rb-18' had lower levels of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzyme activit

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Checking Arctic Climate Models: What's Right, What's Wrong

Scientists have taken a close look at how well 39 climate models from the CMIP6 project match up with real-world data on Arctic energy and water budgets. They checked things like seasonal patterns, long-term averages, and trends in both the atmosphere and ocean. Turns out, many models have some seri

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Boosting Young Skin Specialists: How Mentorship Shapes Careers

Ever wondered how mentorship can make a big difference in a career? Take the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Mentorship Award Program, for instance. This program is doing wonders for young doctors specializing in kids' skin health. It's not just about helping them learn the ropes; it's also shapin

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Growing Up with Brittle Bones: How Osteogenesis Imperfecta Patients Transition to Adult Care

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), often called "brittle bone disease, " is a rare genetic condition that makes bones very fragile. It's caused by a problem with a type of collagen, which affects different tissues in the body. Because OI impacts many body systems, people with it need care from many docto

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Nov 13 2024EDUCATION

Florida Schools Censor Classic Books

Have you ever tried to borrow a book that's not there? That's what's happening in some Florida schools. Classic books like Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" and Judy Blume's "Forever" are vanishing from libraries. This isn't by accident; it's because of new laws that let parents challenge these books

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's New Budget Store: A Challenge to Shein and Temu

Amazon has just opened a store where nothing costs more than $20. This new service, called "Amazon Haul, " is available in the US through Amazon's app or mobile website. It's a move aimed at competing with popular low-cost shopping apps like Shein and Temu. The store offers a variety of fashion, hom

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Nov 13 2024CELEBRITIES

The Mysterious Disappearance of Gossip Girl's Chanel Banks

In a surprising turn of events, Chanel Maya Banks, known for her role as Sawyer Bennett in the hit TV show Gossip Girl, has been reported missing in Los Angeles. The 36-year-old actress, who also starred in Blue Bloods and the film Twelve, was last heard from on October 30. Police conducted welfare

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Indian Food Delivery Giant Swiggy's Shares Hit New Heights After IPO

Swiggy, the popular Indian food delivery service backed by SoftBank, started its market journey with a bang. Its shares zoomed over 9% on their Wednesday debut. This impressive leap followed a hugely successful IPO, ranking as India's second-largest for the year. Swiggy raised a whopping 113. 27 bil

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Doctors Defend Colleague in Vaccination Funding Dispute

A group of physicians from Greenwood Medical Centre has come forward to support Dr. Elaine Ma, a doctor from Kingston. The Ontario Ministry of Health is asking Dr. Ma to return the funds she received for running mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the Omicron wave. The doctors argue that Dr. Ma

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