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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Meth use in Mexican Queer Culture

There's more to drug use among gay males in Mexico than meets the eye. It's not just about the substances themselves, but also the intersection of identity and culture. Analysts initially looked into this topic with a zoom at some biomedical factors. Which is fine to get us started. According to rec

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Feb 08 2025HEALTH

Predicting Risks in Spinal Surgery

Ever thought about the challenges surgeons face during spinal surgery? Generally, there is a general understanding that patients with large curvatures or significant deformity angular ratios (DARs) run a greater risk of experiencing neurological deficits after surgery. But, here is the twis

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Salmonella: A Combination of Drugs Takes on Resistance

The world of medicine is always looking for new ways to fight harmful bacteria that don't respond to many drugs. Experts have shown that combining artesunate (AS), EDTA, and colistin (COL) can be very effective against strains of Salmonella, both in test tubes and in living organisms. The combinatio

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Women's Journey to Empowerment Through Care

Imagine an innovative way to break down barriers for women seeking help for health, mental health and substance use. The WE-CARE app can do the trick. It is a mobile app designed to reach out to women aged 18-44 and assist them in getting screened and diagnosed for addictions health issues, and get

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

A Global Look at Brain Tumor Patients' Challenges

Brain tumor patients and their loved ones deal with a lot of hurdles around the world. These issues range from access to treatment to emotional support, and they can make life harder for those affected. Imagine facing a serious health issue and not having the right care or support. This is a reality

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

The AI Solution for Missed Text Messages

Launched on Mac devices, a new application called RPLY is designed for forgetful texters with the general goal of achieving an empty inbox. Texting is crucial now since texting is a main form of communication. It's annoying when friends stop talking to you because you didn't respond to a text.

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Working on the Frontlines: The Struggle of Substance Use Staff in Scotland

When you think about substance use services, you might not immediately consider the professionals working there. But these folks are fighting the good fight, and it's not great. We all know substance use is a huge problem, especially with rising death rates. We need a solid plan, and workers on the

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The All-Nighter: Why Democrats Kept Their Chairs Warm.

Democrats decided to have a bit of a sleepover on the Senate floor. They weren't playing games, or telling ghost stories. They were there deliberately to protest a nomination. A dude named Russell Vought. He's up for the Office of Management and Budget. Not exactly a fun title, but it basic

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Unmasking AMR in Brazil: A Closer look

Brazil has a serious problem that's not usually in the spotlight. The issue of antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is causing huge problems in healthcare, not just for Brazil, but for the entire region of Latin America. The problem gets really acute when we tackled it on the local level. Brazil's vast

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Democrats' Abortion Stance: A Divided Party?

The Democratic Party has shifted dramatically over the years, especially regarding abortion. Once, both Democrats and Republicans advocated for protections for unborn children and mothers. Now, the situation is very different. In 1976, the Hyde Amendment, which restricted federal funding for abortio

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