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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Tuberculosis Treatment in Switzerland: A New Approach

Tuberculosis is still a big problem in Switzerland. Getting people to stick to their treatment is tough. A new idea called Video-Observed Therapy (VOT) might help. It's different from the usual Directly Observed Therapy (DOT). VOT uses video calls to check if patients take their medicine. This way, patients feel less judged and keep their privacy. It also saves time ...

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Dec 25 2024CRIME

Genes on the Radar: Police Snooping in Medical Records

Everyday, hospitals and clinics gather genetic samples from patients for medical reasons. But what you might not know is that police are secretly dipping into these records. It's a controversial practice where cops search for DNA clues without a warrant or even asking for your permission. They've used public genealogy sites before, but now they're looking at newborn ...

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Sep 18 2024HEALTH

The Human Body Conundrum: A Lesson in Accountability

The University of North Texas Health Science Center has made a significant decision to cease accepting unclaimed bodies following an investigation by NBC News. The program, which was designed to provide cadavers for medical research and education, had been plagued by controversy and allegations of disregard for the deceased and their families. The investigation revea...

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