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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

Friday Night Face-Off: Lakeland vs. Sandpoint in Spirit, Sports, and Service

Get ready for a high-energy showdown! Lakeland High School and Sandpoint High School are gearing up for the annual Battle for the Paddle. This isn't your typical competition; it's a mix of spirit, sports, and community service. The event kicks off on Friday at Sandpoint High, with basketball and wre

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

AI Makes Lung Ultrasounds Easier for Everyone

Ever felt like you're not breathing quite right? Doctors use something called lung ultrasound, or LUS, to figure out what's wrong. The problem is, it's tricky to get good images. You need to be really skilled. But researchers found that artificial intelligence, or AI, can help even beginners get cle

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Boosting Parent Support to End Child Violence in Tanzania: Insights from the Ground

In Tanzania, changing how parents behave can reduce violence against children. This study looked at what policymakers and service providers think about giving parents support to stop violence. It used Daly's framework to find out what helps and hinders this kind of support. Parents can learn to dis

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

A Court Battle Over Cancer Screenings

Imagine if your health insurance suddenly stopped covering cancer screenings. That's what could happen if a Supreme Court case, Becerra v. Braidwood Management, goes a certain way. This case is all about who should be in charge of telling insurers what to cover. There's a group called the Preventive

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Jan 15 2025FINANCE

FinTech & Bank Growth: Exploring the TOPSIS Approach

Financial Technology, or FinTech, is changing how banks operate. HR skills, new services, and company growth all play vital roles. But the banking sector faces complex challenges due to the many factors involved. This research dives into these challenges and shows how we can make smart decisions usi

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

The Real-World Risks of Wolverine Cutting Balloons

You've probably heard about the Wolverine cutting balloon catheter, a helpful tool for doctors treating tough-to-treat blockages in our heart's arteries. But even the best tools can have complications. This is where the MAUDE database comes in. It's like a big book where doctors and manufacturers re

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

HPV in Jeddah: Knowledge Gaps and High-Risk Genotypes

In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a recent study shed light on the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts and various cancers like cervical, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal. With over 10 million women at risk of HPV-related cervical canc

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Jan 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

LA Sports Teams Pitch In: How $8 Million Aids Fire Victims

In the midst of devastating wildfires, Los Angeles and Orange County's professional sports teams have joined forces to donate a massive $8 million. These teams, including the LA Lakers, Dodgers, and Chargers, are stepping up to support those affected. The fires have been catastrophic, burning around

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

How Text Messages Could Boost Colposcopy Appointments

Cervical cancer continues to affect minoritized women disproportionately due to low screening rates and incomplete follow-ups. One key hurdle is that these women often face structural and emotional barriers to getting colposcopies, a crucial exam for detecting early signs of cervical cancer. Tried-

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Jan 14 2025CELEBRITIES

Pete Hegseth's Journey: Ivy League to Fox News and Beyond

Ever wondered about the man behind the headlines, Pete Hegseth? Born in Minnesota, Pete has made quite a name for himself in the public eye. He's a former Fox News co-host, author, and a proud conservative. When Donald Trump considered him for a cabinet position, Pete's name was once again in the sp

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