NETHERLANDS

Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Speaking More Than One Language: How It Keeps the Mind Sharp

Have you ever thought about how learning another language might help you later in life? Scientists in the Netherlands decided to find out. They looked at a big group of older people who speak more than one language. They wanted to see if this had any effect on how well their minds worked. The area they studied is known for having lots of people who speak multiple lan...

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

How Tech is Helping Dutch Patients Manage Type 2 Diabetes

In the fast-paced world of technology, mobile health apps have emerged as a game-changer for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the Netherlands. The key question is whether these applications will be embraced by healthcare professionals, care management teams, government regulators, and the patients themselves. These groups' adoption of mHealth could sign...

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Dec 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Indonesia and the Netherlands Team Up for Two Big Projects

In a big collaboration, Indonesia’s Base Entertainment and the Netherlands’ New Amsterdam are working together on two exciting new projects. They announced this at the first-ever JAFF Market, happening alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival in Yogyakarta. First up is "Hemelrijk, " a limited series directed by Jim Taihuttu. You might know him from his past wo...

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Clinician Views on the Bio-Artificial Pancreas for Type 1 Diabetes

In the world of healthcare, professionals play a crucial role as gatekeepers for patients. So, what do they think about a new device called the Bio-Artificial Pancreas (BAP)? This device aims to help people with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. A recent study in the Netherlands explored healthcare professionals' views on using the BAP in clinics and who...

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