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May 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Measuring Everyday Digital Skills

In today's world, digital tools are everywhere. They help with all sorts of tasks that people do every day. These tasks are often called instrumental activities of daily living, or IADLs. IADLs include things like managing money, using a computer, or handling medications. But how do we know if someo

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May 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

China's Digital Shift: Boosting Eco-Tourism

Digital technology is booming in China. However, the eco-tourism sector is lagging behind. So, how can the digital boom help eco-tourism catch up? This question is important for balancing growth between these two areas. A recent study dug into this question. It looked at how the digital economy and

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May 27 2025HEALTH

Nurses' Political Skills: A New Way to Measure Up

Nurses are often at the frontline of healthcare, but their political skills are rarely measured. This gap was noticed, and a new tool was created to fill it. The Political Competence Scale for Nurses (PCS-N) is designed to assess how well nurses understand and engage in politics. This isn't just abo

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May 27 2025SCIENCE

Microfluidics: The Future of Reaction Tracking

The world of chemistry and biology is always looking for better ways to track reactions. This is where process analytical technology comes in. It's a big deal in production, but it could be even better. The goal is to create a system that can quickly and accurately detect all sorts of reaction inter

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May 27 2025HEALTH

How Health Tech Can Help Kids With ADHD

Health systems worldwide are under immense pressure. Waiting lists are growing, and resources are thin. Connected health, or using technology to support healthcare, is seen as a potential solution. However, creating effective health apps is no easy task. It demands a mix of skills from different fie

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May 27 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Risks in Kids' Spine Surgery

Kids with neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) often need spine surgery. But how do doctors know if a child is at high risk for problems during or after the operation? A recent study tried to figure this out. The study looked at a big group of kids with NMS who had spinal fusion surgery. The goal was to f

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May 27 2025HEALTH

Keeping Track of Radiation Exposure: A Smart System for Medical Workers

In Ecuador, a clever new tool is changing how medical workers handle radiation exposure. This tool is a dose management system. It's designed to keep tabs on workers who deal with radiation daily. The system uses Python3 and MySQL. These are free software tools. They make the system easy to access a

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May 26 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Clinical Pharmacy in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In the heart of Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina stands as a testament to resilience. This nation, born from the ashes of Yugoslavia, faces significant hurdles. The civil war and international sanctions left deep scars, damaging infrastructure and stunting healthcare development. Yet, amidst these cha

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May 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xiaomi's Big Bet on Homegrown Tech

Xiaomi is making a huge move to create its own technology. The company is putting 50 billion yuan, which is about 6. 9 billion dollars, into making its own chips over the next decade. This is a big deal because it shows that Xiaomi is serious about not relying on other countries for important parts

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Silk and Nature's Glue: A Smart Fix for Tummy Troubles

Abdominal wall defects are no joke. They can lead to serious health issues. So, finding a good way to fix them is a big deal. Usually, doctors use patches made from polymers. But these can cause problems like inflammation and rejection by the body. That's where the Silk@Extracellular Matrix (S@ECM)

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