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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

TBAs: Between Tradition and Policy in Rural Tanzania

In the rural areas of Tanzania, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) found themselves in a tough spot. They used to be key players in the fight against maternal and child deaths. But things changed when global health rules shifted their role. Now, they were seen as obstacles to achieving certain heal

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Levetiracetam and Skin Reactions: What We Know Now

Levetiracetam, often used to treat epilepsy, has been linked to serious skin issues. Most of what we know comes from small studies or reports from single hospitals. This makes it hard to understand how common these skin problems really are in everyday life. Levetiracetam is a popular drug used to c

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Feb 15 2025HEALTH

Exergames: The Future of Rehabilitation

Exergames are becoming more popular in rehabilitation. But, there is a problem. We don't know enough about how well they work for people with motor and balance issues. This is a big deal because everyone has different needs and preferences. This makes it hard to figure out how well exergames work

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Feb 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Spyware Scandal: Italian Company Caught in Malicious App Scheme

In a surprising turn of events, an Italian company has been linked to a series of malicious Android apps. These apps, which pretend to be popular ones like WhatsApp, are actually designed to steal private data from unsuspecting users. This discovery highlights the extensive world of government spywa

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Feb 12 2025SCIENCE

VR and Balance: How Virtual Reality Affects Your Stability

Ever wondered how virtual reality (VR) affects your balance? A recent study dove into this question, focusing on how prolonged VR exposure influences standing balance. The research looked at how different speeds and frequencies of visual motion in VR impact balance responses. Twenty young adults par

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Zika Virus: A Global Health Check-Up

Zika, a virus carried by mosquitoes, is still out there. It doesn't show up in most people, but it can cause big problems for babies in the womb. The peak time for Zika was back in 2015-2016 in the Americas. Since that time, the number of cases has gone down worldwide. However, there are st

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Vaping in the spotlight

In recent years, the buzz around electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, has been on the rise. This has led many people to turn to the internet for information. Most studies have focused on the quality of online content and the effect of policies. However, many low- and middle-income countries have

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Is Stiripentol Safe and Effective for Dravet Syndrome?

Dravet syndrome is a rare and severe form of epilepsy that begins in early childhood. It is notoriously difficult to treat, and many medications fall short in managing its symptoms. Stiripentol (also known as STP) is a medication that has shown some promise in helping patients with Dravet syndrome.

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Jet-Set Tech: How AI Spots Trouble in the Skies

Flying is a big part of how people and stuff get around the world. It's usually safe, but accidents can happen. That's why smart tech is needed to keep an eye on things. AI is being used to make this happen. It can spot and predict problems before they become serious. The process is pretty cool. Fir

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Tulsi Gabbard: Vine to Shine?

One this Tuesday, a lengthy decision was made. The Senate Intelligence Committee had the final say and voted to endorse the new director for the nation's intelligence programs. The committee members took a long time to make their decision. This vote was to decide the fate of Tulsi Gabbard. The

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