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Jul 23 2025HEALTH

Patients' Role in Their Own Safety: What's Holding Them Back?

In Leshan City, China, a recent survey of 1, 498 hospital patients revealed that while many are open to helping with their own safety, there's a noticeable gap between their willingness and their actions. The survey, conducted across 18 hospitals, scored patients' willingness at an average of 4. 13

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Jul 22 2025HEALTH

Simplifying the Hunt for Hidden Blues: A Smaller Tool to Spot Depression

In today's fast-paced world, spotting depression early is crucial. Long surveys can be a drag, so researchers are looking for quicker ways to do this. The PHQ-9, a popular 9-question survey, is often used to check for depressive symptoms. But what if there was a shorter version that still did the jo

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Jul 21 2025EDUCATION

Helping Autistic Students Succeed in College: A Different Approach

Autistic students often face a tough time in college. Many people don't understand autism. This makes it hard for these students to fit in and speak up for themselves. Because of this, they struggle with schoolwork, social life, and even graduating. There's a big need for better support. These stud

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Jul 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

NASA Wants Your Help to Build a Rocket Part

NASA is looking for creative minds to help design a crucial part of their rocket system. They have a challenge for anyone who thinks they can create a better ejection system for their SPEED project. SPEED is a big deal because it helps NASA test how safe and stable their rockets are when they come b

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

Helping Little Lungs Breathe: The Science Behind ECMO for Kids

ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, is a lifesaver for kids with severe breathing problems. It's like a temporary lung, giving their own lungs a break to heal. Doctors are always learning more about how to use it best. New tech and better ways to manage ECMO are changing how doctors treat

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

How Docs Without Genetics Training Can Help Patients

Doctors who aren't genetics experts might soon play a bigger role in genetic testing. Why? Because there's a huge need for these tests, but not enough geneticists to go around. This is making healthcare systems struggle to keep up. The idea is to train other doctors to handle some of these tests. T

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Jul 19 2025HEALTH

Texting for Health: How Patients Use SMS After Leaving the Hospital

Patients are using text messages more after leaving the hospital. This is a big change in how they talk to doctors and nurses. Not all patients text the same way. Some send lots of messages. Others send just a few. This shows that each patient has their own style. Texting can help patients feel bet

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Detecting Bad Bugs in Food: A Smartphone Solution

Food poisoning is a big problem worldwide. It's getting worse because bacteria are becoming resistant to treatments. Scientists are working hard to find better ways to detect these harmful bugs quickly and accurately. One promising solution involves a special tool called PfAgo. It's like a tiny, pr

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Healing After Harm: How New Therapy Helps Rape Survivors

In Norway, there's a big push to help people who've gone through something terrible: rape. Right after such a traumatic event, getting the right support can make a huge difference. That's where specialized centers come in. These places offer help, but how well they work isn't always clear. A recent

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Hunger Hurdles: Refugees' Fight for Food in the U. S.

Refugees in the U. S. often struggle to put food on the table. This isn't just a one-time problem. It's a challenge that can pop up at different times after they resettle. Why? Because their journey to find enough food isn't straightforward. It's a mix of hurdles and creative solutions. First, let'

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