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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Crafting Clear Paths: Tips for Health Tech Assessment Guidelines

Ever tried to make sense of health technology rules? They're supposed to make decisions fair and clear. This report teamed up experts from HTAsiaLink, ISPOR, and Health Technology Assessment International to share smart tips for making these guidelines work better. They start by saying good guideli

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Biking Indoors: Top Stationary Bike Picks for Every Fitness Goal

Pedaling your way to fitness has never been easier with stationary bikes. These indoor exercise machines are perfect for cycling enthusiasts who want to keep fit, even when weather isn't ideal. But not all stationary bikes are the same. There are different types and features to consider before buyin

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

School cellphone ban: Experts offer screen time tips

As kids head back to school in South Carolina, experts are sharing advice on how to manage screen time, especially with the state's new cellphone ban in public schools. A recent study found that while devices can help with learning, too much screen time can lead to issues like sleep problems and men

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

What Kids Really Need to Learn Before School

Have you ever thought about what's truly important for kids to learn before they start school? It's not just about ABCs and 123s. Experts say that preschool education should focus on a few key skills that lay a solid foundation for learning and life. One crucial skill is communication. This isn't j

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Discovering a New Weapon Against Breast Cancer: C-5635020

Breast cancer is a tough enemy, and scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One important target is a protein called TGFβ RII. This protein helps cancer cells grow and spread. But finding a drug that can block this protein without causing nasty side effects is like finding a needle i

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Getting to Know HCC's Immune Friends and Foes

Imagine HCC, a type of liver cancer, as a mysterious city. Like any city, it has different neighborhoods, and these neighborhoods in HCC are filled with immune cells. These cells can either help the tumor grow or fight against it, but we don't fully understand how and why this happens. By mapping ou

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mysteries of KCNQ2 Encephalopathy in Kids

Kids with brain development issues caused by KCNQ2 variants face a tough time getting diagnosed. This is because these variants are quite diverse and their effects aren't clear. Let's take a look at one child who had seizures right after birth, along with moderate brain development problems. This ch

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Russia and China Team Up on AI: A New Tech Challenge for the U. S.

Imagine two global powers joining forces—Russia and China have started working together on something big: artificial intelligence (AI). Why is this a big deal? Well, the U. S. is leading the race in AI, and these two countries want to change that game. They're not just looking to catch up; they're a

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Russia's Gaming Consoles: A New Tale of Homegrown Tech

Let's take a look at what's happening in the world of Russian gaming tech. The country is working on creating its own game consoles, but it seems they might not be collectors' items just yet. One of these devices uses the Elbrus processor, which isn't exactly a powerhouse like the CPUs from Intel or

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Philip Morris's Education Push: Harm Reduction or Hidden Agenda?

In the world of tobacco, Philip Morris International (PMI) has been quietly supporting educational courses for healthcare professionals. These courses, disguised as independent, focus on harm reduction, suggesting smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes as safer alternatives to traditional smoking. But i

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