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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Older Adults at Home: How Real-Time Tech is Changing Care

Europe sees tech as key to future home care for older adults. One type that's catching attention is real-time communication, like video calls. It's not just about if it works, but how it feels, and how it fits into daily life. Most studies focus on if tech works, not how it's used. Let's dive into w

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Pharmacists on Wheels: Boosting Medication Use at Home

Taking medicines is super important for getting better, but lots of people struggle to follow their medication plans. This is especially true when they have to take many different drugs for a long time. Here's where pharmacists making home visits come in. They're like superheroes helping people stic

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Nov 23 2024EDUCATION

Improving Customer Satisfaction: What Motivates Public Service Employees?

Public service workers play a crucial role in customer satisfaction, but in many developing countries, this isn't always achieved. Governments have tried to enhance public service delivery, yet the results haven't been impressive. This calls for a deeper understanding of what drives employees to per

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Football Fans' Week 12 Picks: A Battle of Predictions

Both Mike and Chris had a rough week with their NFL picks. Mike went 9-5 straight up and 5-9 against the spread, while Chris improved his record to 10-4 straight up and 8-6 against the spread. Despite the setback, Mike still leads with 114-52 straight up and 95-68-3 against the spread. Chris trails

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Crypto Plans of Trump's Social Media Platform

President-elect Donald Trump's social media company, Truth Social, is exploring the world of cryptocurrency. The company filed a trademark application for TruthFi, a cryptocurrency payment processing platform. The application mentions various uses like card payment processing, asset management, and

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

HPV Vaccine Coverage: A Tale of Three States

For more than ten years, HPV vaccines have been available in the US. However, the coverage varies greatly from state to state. While some states are actively working to improve HPV vaccination rates, most studies focus on national impacts rather than state-specific data. To explore the potential eff

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Nov 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Jussie Smollett's 2019 Hate Crime Conviction Reversed by Illinois Supreme Court

In an unexpected turn of events, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for faking a hate crime in Chicago back in 2019. The court's decision was based on a nonprosecution agreement that Smollett had with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. This agreement

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Violence Against Women in Alagoas: Before and During Covid-19

In the Northeast Brazilian state of Alagoas, violence against women has always been a pressing issue. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, lethal violent crimes targeting women were tragically common, with partners being the primary perpetrators. The spread of Covid-19 brought about containment measures li

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Jussie Smollett: A Controversial Verdict Reversed

In a surprising turn of events, actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for faking a hate crime has been overturned. This story begins in 2019 when Smollett claimed he was attacked by two men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs. Police later alleged that Smollett staged the entire incident. After a l

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Medicare's Post-Discharge Care: Does It Make a Difference?

In 2013, Medicare started paying doctors for helping patients after they leave the hospital. This is called transitional care management (TCM). We wanted to find out how this has affected patients. We studied the records of many patients and compared the care given by different groups of doctors. So

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