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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Boosting Young Skin Specialists: How Mentorship Shapes Careers

Ever wondered how mentorship can make a big difference in a career? Take the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Mentorship Award Program, for instance. This program is doing wonders for young doctors specializing in kids' skin health. It's not just about helping them learn the ropes; it's also shapin

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Why Economic Evaluations Matter in Pediatric Hospital Care

In the ever-evolving world of hospital medicine, decisions about adopting or dropping medical interventions are crucial. These choices span a wide range, from tests and treatments to entire care models. Traditionally, the focus has been on the direct impact on patient outcomes, benefits, and potenti

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Guessing Baby Loss: Local vs National Predictions

Imagine trying to figure out how many babies might pass away. This is crucial for planning healthcare services. The number can change based on things like the baby's gender, where they live, or their parents' background. Sometimes, local predictions don't match national ones, which can cause problem

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Nov 07 2024EDUCATION

Learning to Teach All: A Unique Course at Regensburg University

Have you ever wondered how teachers learn to include every student in the classroom? At Regensburg University, there's a special course called "Zertifikat Inklusion – Basiskompetenzen" (ZIB) that helps future teachers do just that. This three-semester program, starting in the summer of 2016, is desi

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Pushing for More Pediatric Cancer Research Funds

Long Island lawmakers are calling for a bigger budget for pediatric cancer research. Currently, only 4% of the National Institutes of Health's $47. 1 billion budget goes to common childhood cancers. This includes cancers like brain tumors, lymphoma, and leukemia. Other types of childhood cancer don'

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Oct 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

No Man's Sky: Halloween's Creepy Reality Twist

Get ready, explorers! Hello Games is dropping a spooky new update, version 5. 20, just in time for Halloween. The headliner is Expedition Sixteen, dubbed "The Cursed. " This isn't your average space adventure—it's a limited-time event that's throwing reality out the window. Imagine this: your trust

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Oct 22 2024SPORTS

Why Do Sprinters Seem to Die Younger Than Marathon Runners?

Track and field athletes are known for their incredible fitness. But there's a big debate going on about which type—sprinters or marathon runners—live longer. This all started when a coach compared sprinters to cancer patients. Ouch! But a writer named Steve Magness had a different take. He said, "H

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Mom Arrested for Newborn's Fate in Paper Bag 30 Years Ago

30 years after a newborn was found dead in a paper bag at a dumpsite, a mom from California has been arrested. Pamela Ferreyra, 60, was taken into custody after DNA tests confirmed she was the baby's mother. The infant, known as "Baby Garin," was discovered by a can collector in Monterey County back

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Oct 17 2024BUSINESS

Uber's Big Travel Move: Talking About Buying Expedia

Imagine Uber, the ride-hailing giant, making a big splash in the travel world. That's right, they've been chatting about buying Expedia, a company worth a whopping $20 billion! This deal could take Uber beyond cars and food delivery, opening up a whole new world of flights, hotels, and activities. B

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hiker's Lost Foot: The Latest Find on Everest

For nearly a century, the world wondered what happened to Andrew Irvine, one of the first Brits to attempt climbing Mount Everest. Now, a surprising discovery has been made by a film crew led by Oscar-winner Jimmy Chin. They were on the mountain shooting a documentary for Nat Geo when they stumbled

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