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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Simplifying MRI Scans: A New Way to Handle Implant Safety

Imagine you're at a hospital, waiting for an MRI scan. Suddenly, you're told they need to check your implant for safety first. This can take ages, or even lead to the scan being canceled. That's what happens when hospitals follow the UK guidelines for MR safety, which say they should contact the imp

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Nov 14 2024EDUCATION

Non-Digital Learning Games in Medical Education: A Fresh Look

Ever heard of games that teach? Serious games are getting popular in medical schools. But we're not talking about video games. Analog serious games are the old-school, hands-on kind. This review checks out what's been said about these games in books and studies. It also points out what's missing and

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

How Doctors & Techs Share Knowledge

Spreading know-how among doctors and medical imaging pros is super important. It can big-time boost the care cancer patients get. But like everything, certain things can either help or block this sharing. We're talking about folks on the team, the department they're in, and the tech they use. Figuri

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Exercise Habits and Mood: How They're Connected

Ever wondered how your exercise routine affects your mood and work performance? Let's dig into some interesting findings! A recent study explored how adults' physical activity patterns influence their dealings with social jetlag, feelings of depression, and their presence at work even when sick, kno

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

California's 47th District: A New Democrat Takes the Reins

In the race to fill the vacant seat left by Rep. Katie Porter, state Senator Dave Min is set to become the new representative for California's 47th Congressional District. Min, a Democrat, has secured the win over Republican Scott Baugh, keeping the seat in Democratic hands. The district, located in

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Farmers and Fighters: Cali Congress Elections

In California, elections brought mix results. David Valadao, a Republican who's no stranger to tight races, won again in the Central Valley. He beat Democrat Rudy Salas, despite the district leaning Democratic. Valadao, a farmer, focused on water issues and working across party lines. Salas, meanwhi

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Trump's Remarkable Return to the White House

Donald Trump is coming back to the White House for a meeting with President Joe Biden. This is his first visit since he left in a huff after losing the election to Biden in 2020. Back then, Trump didn't even go to Biden's inauguration, making him the first president to skip his successor's swearing-

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Race Against Time: Democrats Aim to Confirm Biden's Judges Before Power Shift

Senate Democrats are rushed off their feet. They are trying to confirm numerous federal judges chosen by President Joe Biden in a short timeframe. The clock's ticking, as they only have seven weeks before the new Congress is sworn in, and control of the Senate shifts to the Republicans. This whirlwi

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Tufts University Backpedals on Moulton Internships

Tufts University has reversed its initial statement that they would end internships with Rep. Seth Moulton's office due to his views on transgender athletes. The political science department chair, David Art, had allegedly told Moulton's team that Tufts wouldn't facilitate internship opportunities a

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Affordable Fixes: Comparing Generic and Conventional Plates for Wrist Fractures

Have you ever broken your wrist? It's painful and can take some time to heal. Doctors often use special plates to fix these breaks, called volar locking plates (VLPs). But are the more expensive, brand-name plates really better? A recent study set out to answer this question. They looked at patients

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