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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Can Lung Surgery Be Done Without Special Tools?

Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i

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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

Saturday's Sport Showdown: High School Teams in Action

Let's talk about what happened last Saturday, January 25th. There were some thrilling high school sports events that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. In boys' basketball, Little Falls beat St. Francis by a score of 63 to 58. Meanwhile, Kimball faced a tough opponent in Rockford, losing wit

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Hip Surgery Techniques: Interportal vs. Periportal Capsulotomies

When it comes to hip arthroscopy, how surgeons manage the hip capsule during surgery can make a big difference in preventing post-surgery instability. Two techniques are often used: interportal and periportal capsulotomies. The periportal approach is thought to be less invasive and may help reduce t

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

The Flexible Waiting Game: A New Tool for Delay Discounting

Are you impatient? Do you prefer getting things now rather than later? This tendency is called delay discounting (DD). It's how we devalue rewards based on how long we have to wait for them. DD can be messed up in various health issues and changes as we grow. Many current tests for DD are protected

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Jan 25 2025SPORTS

Cowboys' QB Coach Tolzien Moves On

The Dallas Cowboys are shaking things up on their coaching staff. After promoting Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, the team is parting ways with their quarterbacks coach, Scott Tolzien. Tolzien's contract has expired, and his future plans are unknown. Tolzien has been with the Cowboys since 2020

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Jan 25 2025SCIENCE

Mapping Temperatures: A New Trick for Scientists

Measuring temperature in large spaces like a room can be tricky. Traditional methods using emission spectroscopy can't give a full view. Scientists found a smarter way using data from spectroscopy. They tried two approaches. First, they used something called feature engineering, which is like findin

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

Can Old Drugs Fight COVID-19?

Imagine a virus that's causing chaos all around the world. Sounds scary, right? Well, scientists are on a mission to stop this virus, called SARS-CoV-2, from doing more harm. They've discovered that a key part of the virus, called RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase (RdRp), is vital for its growth. So, may

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Hip Impingement Surgery: What Matters?

Hip impingement syndrome (FAIS) is commonly treated with arthroscopic surgery, where doctors remove bone bumps and repair the hip's soft tissue. Different doctors have different ways of doing this, using various tools and methods. They also have distinct ways to help patients recover after surgery.

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Jan 24 2025LIFESTYLE

A New Day, New Chances for All

Today is all about fresh starts, especially for those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th. It's time to let go of the past and welcome change with open arms. Forgiveness and truth can mend even the toughest relationships. Your leadership skills will shine when you reach out to others. Don't miss th

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Jan 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Snag a Deal: Galaxy Tab S9 Now Cheaper Than Ever

Ever heard of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9? Well, it's been around for a while now, but it's still packing some serious power. Lately, it's been getting a lot of attention because Amazon has slashed its price by a whopping $251! That's right, the 256GB version in beige is now going for just under $670.

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