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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Repurposing Drugs: Pharmacists' Perspectives on Antimicrobial Use

A recent study delved into how pharmacists view repurposing drugs to combat antimicrobial resistance. While many pharmacists know about this idea, they don't always support it. Those with higher degrees, like master's or PhDs, were more aware than those with B. Pharm. or Pharm. D. degrees. Surprisin

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Pharmacists' Role in Cell and Gene Therapy: What's the Impact?

Hospital pharmacists are increasingly being acknowledged for their work with cell and gene therapies, as well as advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). However, there's a lack of systematic evidence showing how effective their role really is. Let's break down what they do and why it's importan

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Jan 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Love & Light: Tracking Kate Beckinsale's Dating Timeline

Kate Beckinsale's love life has been a topic of discussion for years. Let's take a look at her dating history. She first made headlines with Michael Sheen, whom she met in 1995. They dated for eight years and had a daughter named Lily. They split in 2003, but remained good friends. After her breaku

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

COVID-19 and Kids: How Distance Learning Affected Minds in Saudi Arabia

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, schools in Saudi Arabia had to shut down. Students started learning from home, which lasted for a couple of years. This change was massive, and it had a big impact on kids' mental health. This study looks into how kids and teens handled the switch to online cl

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

The Mystery of Long COVID: What Causes the Lasting Effects?

Long COVID, often called the aftermath of COVID-19, affects a significant chunk of people who had the virus. We're talking about 10-20% of those who initially got sick. This condition can show up as lingering symptoms or new ones that pop up months later. Since it's a relatively new phenomenon, scie

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Jan 10 2025FINANCE

How Trading Volumes Impact Price Predictions

Have you ever wondered how the volume of trades affects the prices of assets? Let's dive into the fascinating world of market-based asset pricing. Imagine you're looking at the volume weighted average price (VWAP), which is like the first market-based statistical moment. This helps us understand how

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Jan 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

A New Way to Fight Indoor Ozone with a Special Catalyst

You know how ground-level ozone (O3) can be bad for both the environment and our health? It's even worse when it gets inside our homes. One big problem with removing this ozone is that moisture can mess up the catalysts that are supposed to do the job. Scientists have found a clever way to make a ca

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Jan 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Violent Frontier: Netflix's New Series American Primeval

Ever imagined a TV series that claims to show America as never seen before? Well, Netflix's "American Primeval, " premiering Thursday, isn't holding back. Set during the Utah War of 1857-58, it's more brutal than you'd expect. Four groups – Native Americans, white pioneers, the U. S. Army, and follo

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

The Oldest Science Journal Turns 360: A Look at Philosophical Transactions

Did you know that the world's first science journal is still going strong? That's right! Philosophical Transactions is celebrating a whopping 360 years of sharing scientific discoveries. This journal started its journey way back in 1665, when the world was a very different place. It was founded by t

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Boosting Chronic Kidney Disease Knowledge with Robot Coaches

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major problem worldwide, affecting countless people. Yet, awareness and understanding of CKD are low, causing late diagnosis and poor management. Traditional education methods like talking to doctors or using leaflets aren’t enough, especially when nursing staff is

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