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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Unseen Challenges: Tracking Diseases Among Drug Users in France

For over two decades, France has been keeping a close eye on infectious diseases like HIV, hepatitis B, and C among people who use drugs. This isn't your typical health check-up. It's a complex operation called the ANRS-Coquelicot survey, which has been happening in various cities across France sinc

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Liver Cancer: The Hidden Role of Tiny Parasites

Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is a major cause of cancer deaths worldwide. One surprising factor that can contribute to its development is a tiny parasite called Clonorchis sinensis. This parasite is known to cause liver infections, but its exact role in cancer progression is stil

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Feb 22 2025EDUCATION

What If the Department of Education Vanishes?

Imagine this: The Department of Education is no more. What does this mean for the 42 million people with federal student loans? First off, they still owe that money. Paying back loans is still a must. But who's in charge now? That's the big question. Let's go back a bit. The Department of Education

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

A New Way to Measure Self-Discrepancy After a Stroke

After a stroke, people often feel different about themselves, which can lead to depression and a lower quality of life. This change in self-perception is called self-discrepancy. Usually, this is measured using a complex scale called the Head Injury Semantic Differential Scale (HISDS-III), which com

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Feb 21 2025EDUCATION

When Progress Stalls: Kids' Disability Rights in Limbo

Parents like Christine Smith Olsey faced a tough time when they tried to get help for their kids with disabilities. Olsey's son was struggling in school, and she knew something wasn't right. She asked for extra help, but the school didn't listen. So, she filed a complaint with the state and then wit

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Wrestling with Education

A Senate panel has sent Linda McMahon's nomination for Education secretary to the full Senate for a vote. This move comes despite concerns about President Trump's past remarks about shutting down the Education Department. McMahon, who co-founded and led the WWE with her husband Vince, is known for

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Brain Drain: How Doctors Feel Appreciated in the Neurology World

In the world of medicine, especially in neurology, it's crucial to understand how doctors and trainees feel about their work environment. A recent study focused on this, looking at how different ways of showing appreciation are seen by faculty and trainees in a neurology department at a big academic

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Feb 20 2025SCIENCE

Bacteria's Fight Against Antibiotics: How CRISPR and MepA Work Together

Staphylococcus aureus, a common bacteria that can cause infections in both humans and animals, has been found to use a clever trick to resist antibiotics. Scientists looked at 234 samples of this bacteria from cows with mastitis. They found that only a small number, about 7. 69%, had a special defen

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Fixing the Heart: A New Way to Repair Rheumatic Mitral Valves

Rheumatic mitral valve disease is a serious issue that mostly affects young adults. It's a progressive disorder that can cause severe health problems and even death. Traditional treatment involved replacing the damaged valve with a mechanical one. This can extend life, but it also requires major lif

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Mayor Adams: A Political Storm in New York

Imagine this: A mayor, a city, and a whirlwind of accusations. This is the story of Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City. It all started with a sudden end to a criminal case that had everyone talking. The Justice Department stepped in and told the Southern District of New York to drop the cha

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