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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Obesity Trials: It's Not Just About the Scale

Obesity trials have traditionally focused on weight loss. But now, researchers are shifting their focus. They want to understand how weight loss affects people's daily lives and overall well-being. This is a significant change in how obesity is being studied. Imagine being part of a clinical trial

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Feb 20 2025EDUCATION

Building the Future: UW-La Crosse's Science Center Expansion

UW-La Crosse's new chancellor, James Beeby, recently held his first community forum. A big topic was the need for more money to finish the Prairie Springs Science Center. The project is huge, costing $92. 8 million. The first part is done, but the second phase involves tearing down Cowley Hall, whic

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Snapshots for Sight: How Simple Photos Can Help in Emergency Eye Care

Emergency rooms can be hectic places, and sometimes, checking a patient's eyes can be tricky. Doctors who aren't eye specialists might find it hard to use traditional methods to look inside the eye. But here's where things get interesting: a new study in Canada shows that using a special type of cam

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

How Surgeons Measure Bone Loss: A Fresh Look

Bone loss in the glenoid area is a big deal when planning surgery. If more than 13. 5% of the bone is gone, things can get complicated. For a long time, doctors have used 3D CT scans and the Pico method to check for bone loss. These methods are considered the best. But, there's a question mark over

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Have More Than One Sex Partner in Nepal?

People in Nepal, like everywhere else, have sex with more than one person. This isn't always about casual hookups; it could be about having multiple partners at the same time or one after the other. So, what makes someone have more than one sex partner? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about what w

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Feb 17 2025SCIENCE

Meet Bastetodon: The Ancient Egyptian Forest's Top Predator

Imagine a creature with sharp, catlike teeth and a powerful bite. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a real-life description of an ancient carnivore called Bastetodon. This newly discovered species roamed the lush forests of Egypt around 30 million years ago. The discovery of its nearly complete s

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Bone Loss in MS: A Hidden Battle

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a tricky condition that affects the central nervous system, often leading to serious neurological problems. It's not just about the brain and nerves; MS also takes a toll on bones. People with MS often have weaker bones and a higher chance of fractures. But why does this h

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Feb 16 2025CRYPTO

The $800 Million Bitcoin Treasure Hunt

Picture this: a Welsh landfill, filled with trash from years past, hiding a digital treasure worth nearly $800 million. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a real-life situation involving a man named James Howells. In 2013, Howells accidentally tossed out a hard drive containing the private key to

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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

Bone in the Nose: An Unusual Case

Bone tumors can be scary, but most are not dangerous. One such tumor is called ossifying fibroma. It's a lump that has bone-like tissue inside a fibrous tissue. It's kind of like a small, hard ball of tissue. This tumor is usually found in people between 20 and 40 years old, and it's more common in

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Seeing and Hearing Better in Long-Term Care

Imagine living in a long-term care facility with dementia. Now, imagine doing it with hearing and vision loss. It's a tough situation, right? Unfortunately, this is a common reality for many residents with dementia (RwD) in long-term care (LTC) facilities. These sensory losses can make daily life ev

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