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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Immunisation Gaps in Urban Slum Kids: A Rajasthan Case Study

In the bustling city of Jhalawar, a striking gap exists in the immunisation of kids aged 12-23 months living in urban slums. More than a third of these children aren't fully immunised. A closer look reveals that kids from families with a lower standard of living are less likely to be fully immunised

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

The Price Tag of Recovery: How Stroke's Impact Varies

Imagine you've just had a stroke. Now, let's talk about the money side of things. This study looked at how much it costs society in the first year after a stroke, based on how well the person can function. First, let's be clear: a stroke is no joke. It can leave you struggling to do basic tasks or

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

How Different Image Processing Methods Affect Glioblastoma Treatment Predictions

In a recent study, researchers looked into how various methods of adjusting MRI image brightness and contrast, along with different data batch sizes, influenced the accuracy and reliability of survival predictions for glioblastoma patients from multiple hospitals. They discovered that the way images

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Nov 28 2024EDUCATION

Education and Disability Benefits: A Tale of Inequality

Ever heard the saying, "Get a good education and you'll have a brighter future"? Well, that might not be the whole story, especially for certain groups. Let's talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a benefit meant to help people with disabilities. You might think that the more educa

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Nov 28 2024EDUCATION

Transforming Science Education: A UK University's View on Decolonising the Curriculum

Have you ever wondered why science textbooks mostly feature achievements by Western scientists? This is because science is deeply entwined with the histories of past empires, leading to a bias towards Western knowledge. Minoritised ethnicities are often underrepresented in science curricula. The pus

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Improving Mental Health Services: A Closer Look at China's Schizophrenia Patients

China's community mental health services, spearheaded by the Management and Treatment Services for Psychosis (MTSP), cater to over 4 million long-term schizophrenia patients. Despite the large number of people served, the day-to-day abilities and challenges faced by these patients are often overlook

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

The Teamsters' Neutral Stance: A Smart Move?

You might be surprised to hear that a big union like the Teamsters didn't pick a side in the last election. They didn't back a Democratic or Republican candidate, which is pretty unusual. Instead, they asked both parties if they could speak at their events. Only the Republicans said yes. Once Trump

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Disaster Aid: Congress Haggles Over the Details

Lawmakers in Congress are trying to agree on a bill to help communities hit by disasters. Both sides want to replenish disaster funds, but they can't agree on everything else. House Republican Tom Cole from Oklahoma says they need a strong package, but he's not sure about all the extra programs the

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Why School Safety Matters: A Look at New Laws

Kids should feel safe at school, right? Unfortunately, many students worry about their safety due to increasing violence and mental health issues. A new law called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act aims to change that. Passed after the Uvalde school shooting, this law wants to reduce violence and

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Nov 25 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin and the Hidden Exchange Rate Puzzle

Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency, has been studied for its price differences across markets. This research delves deeper by looking at trade data from LocalBitcoins. com, a peer-to-peer exchange platform. It explores how economic and regulatory factors shape Bitcoin markets and how cryptocurrenci

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