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Dec 07 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Suture Button Fixation in Shoulder Surgery

Suture button fixation is making waves in the realm of shoulder surgery. This technique has proven to be quite effective for procedures like the Latarjet or anterior glenoid reconstruction when using bone autografts. Biomechanical studies have revealed that both screws and suture buttons can maintai

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Dec 06 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Moon Adventure: Hitting Some Snags

NASA's Artemis program has hit a few bumps on the road to the moon. The plan to land astronauts there by 2026 has been pushed back to at least mid-2027. This isn't the first delay for the program, which has been adjusting its timeline as it prepares for its first crewed mission to the moon since the

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Neocons: Born from Disillusion and Failed Policies

Back in the day, some folks who called themselves neocons started as Marxists. They ditched that path after seeing the dark side of communism and the unintended consequences of liberal policies. They wanted to save America from moral decay while keeping church and state separate. These early neocons

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Talking to Kids About Tennessee's Gender Laws

In Tennessee, parents like Alexis and Jason are navigating a tough conversation with their kids. Their children are trans, and the state's recent laws and debates about gender are causing some worry. Alexis, a mom with a 10-year-old trans daughter, is trying to keep things simple. She explains that

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Dec 05 2024WEATHER

Weather Rollercoaster: From Rain to Freeze, and Back Again in Capital Area

Hey, keep your umbrella handy! Tonight's weather in the Capital Area is looking pretty dreary. Expect some showers and thunderstorms rolling in. This is just the start of what could be a wet week ahead. Between these rainy spells, get ready to feel another nip of winter. So, what's the plan for ton

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Elders' and Caregivers' Voices: Boosting Hospital Care

Hospital stays can be tough for older folks. They need special care to meet their physical, emotional, and social needs. A recent study aimed to understand what older patients and their care partners think about efforts to make hospital care more age-friendly. By talking to them, researchers hoped t

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Trump's Legal Team: Dismiss Hush Money Case for New President

Donald Trump’s lawyers have submitted an official request to a New York judge, asking that the hush money case against him be thrown out. They argue that the case could cause disruptions to the presidency, especially since Trump just won the election. The lawyers pointed out that President Joe Biden

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Asian Kids and TV Food Ads: A Hidden Health Risk

In several Asian nations, children are inundated with commercials for junk food and sugary drinks while watching TV. The issue? Governments haven't put strict rules in place to prevent this. As a result, childhood obesity is skyrocketing, putting kids on a path to serious health problems later in li

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Immunisation Gaps in Urban Slum Kids: A Rajasthan Case Study

In the bustling city of Jhalawar, a striking gap exists in the immunisation of kids aged 12-23 months living in urban slums. More than a third of these children aren't fully immunised. A closer look reveals that kids from families with a lower standard of living are less likely to be fully immunised

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

McDonald's E. coli Scare: What We Learned

Imagine this: a simple Quarter Pounder burger caused a huge stir across the U. S. in October. A nasty strain of E. coli linked to tainted onions made 104 people sick in 14 states. Unfortunately, one person didn't make it, and four others developed serious kidney issues. The culprit? Yellow onions fr

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