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Mar 04 2025EDUCATION

Facing the Doctor's Test: A Look at the FCFP (SA) Exam

The FCFP (SA) exam is a big deal for family medicine registrars in South Africa. It's a test that covers both written and clinical skills. The exam is designed to make sure that future family doctors are ready to handle real-life situations. It's not just about knowing facts; it's about applying tha

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Mar 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Making Fair Choices with Graph Data

Graphs are everywhere. They show up in all sorts of places, like how friends connect on social media or how money moves around in finance. When we use graphs to make decisions, we want them to be fair. But often, they aren't. This is a big problem. People have been trying to fix it. They've come up

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Mar 04 2025SPORTS

Heartbeats and Workouts: What Happens to Your Heart When You Exercise?

Exercise is great for the heart, but did you know that it can also cause some interesting changes in how your heart beats? During a workout, your heart rate goes up and down. This change can affect how quickly your heart's electrical activity returns to normal. This is measured by something called t

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Mar 03 2025FINANCE

Earnings and Jobs: What's Happening This Week?

This week is packed with big events for investors to keep an eye on. Let's start with the earnings reports. The retail sector is in the spotlight, with Target kicking things off on Tuesday. Investors are eager to see how Target is handling changes in how people are spending their money. Later th

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Mar 01 2025POLITICS

Iowa's New Law: A Step Back for Trans Rights

Iowa's Republican governor has signed a controversial bill. This bill removes gender identity from the state's civil rights protections. This makes Iowa the first state to strip away civil rights from a previously protected group. The bill sailed through the Republican-controlled Senate and House, w

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Stretching the Limits: Wireless Sensors for Tendon and Ligament Repair

Tendon and ligament injuries are common, especially in sports. These injuries often need surgery to fix them. But what happens after the surgery? This is where things get tricky. Doctors need to keep an eye on how the tissue is healing. If the tissue is under too much stress, it can cause problems l

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Kids in Crisis: How Hospitals Prepare for the Unexpected

Hospitals often face unexpected situations where they need to care for many young patients at once. To be ready for this, they use special training exercises. These exercises mimic real-life emergencies, pushing everyone to think quickly and act wisely. Imagine a hospital filled with kids n

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Mar 01 2025SCIENCE

How Big Molecules Shape Bone Growth

Bones are made up of tiny, mineralized collagen fibers. These fibers are like the bricks that build a wall. The process of turning these fibers into bone is controlled by special proteins. But studying these proteins in a living body is tough. So, scientists used a clever trick. They used different

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Why Are Seniors Left Behind When Disasters Strike?

Older adults often face unique challenges when it comes to being ready for emergencies. A recent investigation involving 394 individuals aged 65 and older revealed some surprising facts. Only about 32. 5% of these seniors had moved their vehicles or household items to safer locations. Just 27. 2%

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Let's Make Hospital Stays Easier for Seniors!

Hospitals are always trying to figure out the best ways to check in on their patients. But what if the usual methods aren't working for everyone, especially older adults? Imagine being in a hospital bed, and you're given a form to fill out about how you're feeling. Sounds easy, right? But what if th

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