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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

The Pricey Impact of Patent Extension Lawsuits on Healthcare Spending

In 2021, a significant court ruling declared part of Brazil's Industrial Property Law unconstitutional. This led some pharmaceutical companies to file lawsuits aiming to extend their patents. A study was conducted to assess the potential economic fallout of these extensions on medicine costs for bot

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Boiler Room's New Chapter with Superstruct Entertainment

Boiler Room, a streaming series and events platform, has now switched hands, moving from ticketing giant Dice to European event giant Superstruct Entertainment. The details of the deal are under wraps, but it's clear that Boiler Room's team will stay in charge while tapping into Superstruct's global

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Food Quality and Diabetes: What's the Link?

Did you know that what you eat can play a big role in whether you get type 2 diabetes? A research study in Tehran, called the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study, took a closer look at this. They created a new way to measure how good your diet is, called the Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS). This score i

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Sleep's Surprising Power: Weakening Bad Memories

Ever wondered why we sleep? It turns out, sleep might be a powerful tool to help us forget bad memories. A recent study from the University of Hong Kong found that certain techniques during sleep can help weaken unpleasant memories. Researchers paired nonsense words with different unpleasant images

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Jan 15 2025CRYPTO

Crypto ETFs: What to Expect in 2025?

In 2025, crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might see new products hitting the market, but don't hold your breath for demand to match the bitcoin ETFs' success from last year. Bitcoin ETFs, which launched a year ago, attracted a whopping $36 billion in their first year. This was a big deal for cryp

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Roborock's New Robotic Vacuums: A Step into the Future

Roborock is making waves at this year's CES with their latest line of robotic vacuums. The company, known for its innovative designs, has unveiled the Saros Series, which includes the Saros Z70, Saros 10, and Saros 10R. These models are the thinnest yet, measuring just 3. 14 inches, and come with so

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tessan Steals the Show at CES with Smart Designs

At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), innovation was the name of the game. While some companies went overboard with impractical gadgets, others just repackaged familiar items. Among them, Tessan stood out, winning a SlashGear Innovation Award for their smart designs. Tessan’s debut at CES was

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Jan 15 2025FINANCE

FinTech & Bank Growth: Exploring the TOPSIS Approach

Financial Technology, or FinTech, is changing how banks operate. HR skills, new services, and company growth all play vital roles. But the banking sector faces complex challenges due to the many factors involved. This research dives into these challenges and shows how we can make smart decisions usi

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Jan 15 2025SPORTS

Virtual Tennis: Australian Open Streams Matches with Avatars

Ever thought you'd see tennis stars like Carlos Alcaraz playing in a video game-like setting? Well, the Australian Open is making that a reality! This year, the tournament is live-streaming matches on YouTube with digital avatars instead of real players. Why the change? Broadcasting rights can be tr

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Small Health Departments' Journey to Accreditation: Motivation, Communication, and Celebration

Ever wondered how small local health departments keep their staff motivated and informed during the Public Health Accreditation Board accreditation process? A study talked to 22 employees and partners from four departments serving populations under 50, 000. These departments used various strategies

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