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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

How Do US Neurosurgery Programs Show Their Commitment?

Neurosurgery residency programs are often seen as the gold standard for specialized medical training, but how do they highlight their efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion, commonly known as DEI. This was the main question that got many people thinking. For many, the internet is a go-to for i

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Feb 01 2025SPORTS

Why Humans Are Still Key To NFL's Future

Football fans will see some new tech on the field. The NFL signed off on using a system that tracks and checks if the team made a first down. Before, teams and stadiums used bright orange sticks and chains. The new process will not completely remove the need for humans to spot the ball. Offici

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Feb 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fun and Games Await at The Bunker's New Prices

Nestled in the heart of Kingston, The Bunker has been a hit for families and kids since opening its doors in October 2024. The multi-purpose entertainment space is neatly tucked away in the basement of the Frontenac Mall, offering a whopping 16, 000 square feet of fun. For just $20 an hour, you can

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Mouth Sores and the fight against Cancer treatment

Picture this: You're going through a battle against head and neck cancer, fighting off the big, bad C cells, and suddenly you have another enemy at your doorstep - mouth sores. These stuff are annoying and painful, making it hard to eat, speak, and even go about your daily routine while undergoing C

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

CRP vs. Prealbumin: What You Need to Know About Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a tough challenge. Surgeons have a tool-carrying out a complete pancresetomy. This is a tricky process that involves removing the whole cancerous region and nearby tissues. But, the real question is how to predict how well a patient will do after surgery. This is where t

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Deep Brain Stimulation: The Future for Meige Syndrome

Brain surgery might not sound like a walk in the park, you might imagine a robot hand trying to create a fine painting. Yet, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure worth discussing. DBS can be traced back to its origin in the 1950s and involves the implantation of electrodes in specific brain

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Government's Big Push to Cut Diversity Initiatives Creates Big Mess

Let's start with a big move by the government. They are removing all references to "diversity, " "equity, " and "inclusion" across federal agencies. This includes even the most basic employee manuals. Take the Internal Revenue Service’s procedural handbook for employees, for example. The terms were

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Jan 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Grand New Visionary for AMC's Movie Line-Up

AMC Theaters' movie strategy is getting a shake-up, and Nikkole Denson-Randolph is set to lead the charge. For over a decade she has been with AMC Theaters in different roles from the ground to senior vice president of content strategy. This won't be an easy move for AMC. Though this is imp

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Jan 31 2025OPINION

How Eroding Public Programs Hurts Us All

Americans witnessed chaos this January in different parts of their lives, each brought on by a lack of coordination in decision-making at the highest office in the country, causing a disruption in daily life. Federal government assistance directly impacts the life of its citizens. Scientists see s

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

The Secret Weapon Against Toxic Mercury: How a Simple Chemical Reaction Can Save Lives

Let's talk about mercury(II), a nasty material that's super dangerous. Getting rid of it isn't easy but detecting it quickly and accurately is very important. A recent breakthrough uses a special chemical reaction to show mercury in water. This discovery uses something called diselenide containing r

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