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Dec 08 2024HEALTH

Vaccination Trends in Serbian Communities: 2003-2022

Did you know that the vaccination rates in Serbian communities in Kosovo and Metohija haven't been studied since the 1999 armed conflict? A recent study took a deep dive into this topic. Let's explore what they found out! Instead of looking at the immediate aftermath of the conflict, the study focu

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Dec 07 2024HEALTH

Cyberbullying During Lockdown: How Virtual Counseling Helped Teens

When COVID-19 hit, teens found themselves glued to screens more than ever. This increase in digital activity also meant an uptick in cyberbullying, becoming a major health concern. Research on how teens dealt with this through counselling was limited. So, a study explored the experiences of ten high

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Dec 07 2024HEALTH

Is COVID-19 Linked to Acute Myeloid Leukemia?

In the beginning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists couldn't predict its long-term effects. Fast forward to early 2021, and doctors encountered an intriguing case. A patient was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and it was strongly suggested that this deadly blood cancer could be

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Dec 07 2024HEALTH

COVID-19 Surgery Risks: A Closer Look

What happens if you have surgery after catching COVID-19? A new study set out to answer this question. The researchers wanted to know if patients with symptoms at the time of surgery faced more lung problems or even died after their operations. They also compared patients who had recovered from COVI

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Dec 06 2024HEALTH

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery: Pandemic Delays Didn't Hurt Long-Term Prognosis

The Covid-19 pandemic threw a wrench into the works of cancer surgery, including procedures for pancreatic cancer. Healthcare resources were shifted, and cancer treatment pathways had to be redrawn. This disruption had the potential to severely impact fast-growing cancers like pancreatic adenocarcin

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Dec 05 2024HEALTH

How University Students Moved and Sat During COVID

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, universities shut down, changing student routines. This study looked into how much time students spent walking or biking (active transportation), sitting without breaks (uninterrupted sitting time), and using screens for studying (screen time to study). It aimed to se

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Trump’s DEA Pick Steps Back: Who Made the Call?

In a surprising turn of events, Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, announced that he won’t be taking the job after all. Those close to the situation might be confused about who really made the decision. Chronister, the sheriff of Hillsborough County,

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Repurposing a Safe Drug to Fight COVID-19

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which led to the global COVID-19 pandemic, has a high mortality rate. While there are treatments available, scientists are still looking for more antivirals that can effectively combat the virus. Enter lonafarnib, or LNF, a drug already approved by the FDA to block cellular far

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Dec 03 2024EDUCATION

The Power of Connections: Boosting Learning with Networks

Ever wondered how teamwork makes learning better? The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of AI have shown us that big problems need more than one brain. Let's explore how reaching out to others can turbocharge your learning journey. While hands-on practice is the bedrock of learning, chatting with exper

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Back to Normal: Helping Kids with Autism After COVID-19

Life for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools closed, routines were disrupted, and even the smallest changes can be challenging for them. Now that restrictions are easing, a new project called T-Res is stepping in to help. T-Res aims to

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