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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Teamwork in Trauma: Checking the Medical Team's Moves

When a person faces serious injuries, they rely on a team of medical professionals to keep them safe. This team needs to work well together to move the patient from one stage of care to another. Researchers wanted to understand how well this team works and if their actions lead to better patient saf

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

US Pandemic Response: Biden’s Roadmap vs Trump’s Plans

The Biden administration recently shared a report highlighting their efforts to boost pandemic defenses. They've been working on vaccinations, wastewater monitoring, and more to fight COVID-19, mpox, and other diseases. But public health experts aren't all impressed. Some say the bird flu threat to

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

A Lifelong Quest for Heart Health

Over the past four decades, one researcher has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular health. Their work has focused on understanding the connection between obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. They've also explored ways to manage and prevent these

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Checking In: How Patient Feedback Shapes Heart Care

Imagine you’ve just had a heart procedure and your doctor wants to know how you're feeling. Instead of waiting for your appointment, you can now share your health journey directly. This is what electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) systems aim to do in outpatient cardiovascular care. While that

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Melioidosis Mysteries: Spotting This Tropical Infection in Kerala

Do you know what living in tropical countries could lead to? You might get melioidosis, an infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. This tiny bug loves soil and water, making it a common problem in hot regions like Kerala, India. Melioidosis can be mild or severe, depending on ho

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

The Power of Online DBT for Borderline Personality Disorder

Telehealth psychotherapy, or using the internet to deliver treatments via video, is getting more popular. But, not everyone is convinced it works for people with serious emotional and behavioral issues, like those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This skepticism revolves around three main

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Jan 15 2025EDUCATION

Equity in Education: Why It Matters

As a new administration vows to scrap federal DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, public education faces a big shift. Some people think DEI hurts merit, but it's crucial for fairness. Schools can't stop this work, especially when students' futures depend on it. At Evanston Township Hig

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Jan 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Weather Warning that Saved Lives

Imagine getting an early warning about a massive wildfire, even before it starts! That’s what Edgar McGregor, a 24-year-old climate scientist, did for thousands of Californians. He runs a small Facebook page called Altadena Weather and Climate. On January 6, he predicted a powerful Santa Ana windsto

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Jan 15 2025SCIENCE

Cold Snap Survival: How Pacu Fish Adapt and React

Ever wondered how fish cope with sudden temperature drops? Scientists took a close look at pacu fish, exploring how they handle intermittent cold exposure. These fish were first acclimated to a cozy 28°C. Then, they were split into two groups – one stayed at 28°C, while the other experienced two qui

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin's New Glenn: A Trial, Not a Failure!

Space enthusiasts were thrilled for Sunday's grand event: the launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. However, their excitement quickly turned into anticipation as technical issues caused repeated delays. Hosts Ariane and Denisse did their best to keep spirits high, but the situation was clearly c

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