NGOS

Jun 06 2025HEALTH

How AI is making throat exams easier for doctors

In medical emergencies, quick and accurate intubation is crucial. This is where video laryngoscopes come in. They give doctors a clear view of the throat, making it easier to insert a tube into the trachea. However, even with these tools, spotting the right structures can be tricky. In the past, doctors had to rely on their training and experience to navigate th...

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

How Mexicos NGOs are fighting gender-based violence on social media

Mexican nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are fighting against gender-based violence (GBV). They use social media to spread awareness. These groups are using hashtags to build a movement. They are using X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their messages. This is happening during the "16 Days of Activism Against GBV" campaign. This campaign runs from Novembe...

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Baby Breathing: Video vs. Traditional Laryngoscopes

Airway management in babies is a tough job. Doctors often need to perform intubation, which is a procedure to open the airway. This is especially tricky in newborns and infants up to 6 months old. The Besdata video laryngoscope is a new tool that might make this process easier. It's designed to help doctors see the airway better and reduce the number of attempts need...

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Afghanistan's Taliban: No Women in NGOs, or Else

Imagine this: The Taliban in Afghanistan has made a new rule. They're telling all NGOs to stop hiring women or face closure. This isn't the first time they've tried to control NGOs and women's work. Two years ago, they told NGOs to stop hiring Afghan women because they didn't wear the Islamic headscarf right. Now, they're saying no women can work in non-Taliban insti...

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Unlikely American Coup: A Tale of Two Young Men and a Warlord's Ambition

As the world grapples with the complexities of global politics, a seemingly unlikely scenario has unfolded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two American young men, Tyler Thompson and Marcel Malanga, along with 35 others, have been sentenced to death for their involvement in a botched coup attempt. But how did these two young men, from Salt Lake City, Utah, end up...

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