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Feb 14 2025EDUCATION

How Smart Thinking Helps Kids in School

Ever noticed how some kids sail through school while others find it tough? It turns out that how kids tackle certain thinking tasks might play a big role in their school success. Researchers wanted to know more about something called executive functions. These are like the brain's control center, he

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Computers to the Rescue: Unveiling Hidden Liver Diseases

Liver diseases, such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and MetALD, are tricky to spot. They lurk in electronic health records (EHRs), making it hard for doctors to find them. Imagine doctors trying to find a specific piece of information in a vast sea of medical not

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Cirrhosis and Colon Surgery: Navigating Bleeding Risks

Cirrhosis is a liver disease that complicates blood clotting, which can be a concern during surgeries. One such procedure is endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), where doctors remove polyps or tumors from the colon using a scope. The liver is crucial for producing clotting factors, so when it's damag

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Breaking Down Breast Cancer: A New Strategy Emerges

Breast cancer is a global health challenge that scientists are tackling head-on. Instead of just using traditional methods, they are now exploring new ways to fight this disease. One promising approach involves using drugs that target specific proteins called CDK4 and CDK6. These drugs, known as CDK

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Ferroptosis: The New Kid on the Block in Lung Cancer Research

Ferroptosis is the new buzzword in lung cancer research. Researchers are diving deep into this cell death process to see how it might help fight cancer. They are using a method called bibliometric analysis to track how research on ferroptosis has changed over time. This isn't just about looking at o

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Feb 14 2025SCIENCE

Pictures Tell Stories: Using Images in Toxicology

Imagine looking at a tiny cell under a microscope and seeing its insides. This is what scientists do in labs to study how things work. They use special cameras to take pictures of cells and see how they change. This is called imaging. It's like taking a selfie, but for cells. These pictures help sci

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Health Info at Your Fingertips: How We're Using AI and Search Engines

In today's world, everyone has quick access to health information. This is thanks to large language models like ChatGPT and search engines like Google. These tools have revolutionized how we find health answers. Search engines have been around for a while, but large language models are a ne

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer: New Insights from Copper's Role

Copper, a metal we often think of as a material for coins or wires, is now being studied for its role in cancer. Researchers have found that copper can help control how cells die in breast cancer. This process is called cuproptosis. Scientists have been looking into how copper-related genes (CRGs) w

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Computers: Helping Doctors Personalize Treatment

Imagine a future where every patient gets a unique treatment plan. This is the goal of personalized medicine, and computers are making it happen. By analyzing lots of data, machine learning (ML) helps doctors figure out the best treatments for each person. ML is like a super-smart helper fo

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

What Really Matters to People with Inclusion Body Myositis?

In Australia, a group of people with a rare muscle condition called Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) took the lead in a study. This condition makes it hard for people to move around and do daily tasks. The study wanted to find out what challenges these people face and what they think is most important

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