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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Are Wheelchair Services Up to Snuff? Stakeholders Weigh In

Think of the wheelchair service delivery process (SDP) as a giant machine with lots of moving parts. With so many pieces, it's easy for things to go wrong. Stakeholders in the United States were asked about how well this machine is working. The results? Not so great. A survey showed that most people

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Jan 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Leaks and Launches: A Week in Review

This week has been buzzing with tech news! We've got leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, the global launch of the OnePlus 13 and 13R, and updates on the One UI 7 beta. Plus, Qualcomm has sent a cryptic message to Samsung, and wireless charging is getting a boost with Qi2. Let's dive in!

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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Mercury: BepiColombo Reveals Planet's Hidden Side

You know Mercury as the closest planet to the Sun, but what lies hidden on its surface? The tandem spacecraft BepiColombo, a collaboration between Europe and Japan, just flew by Mercury for the last time before settling into orbit. It's like visiting a mysterious place and taking a good look around

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

How Kids and Adults Rate Their Wheelchairs: A Look at Personal Budgets and Outcome Measures in the NHS

In England, if you're eligible for a wheelchair through the NHS, you can apply for a personal wheelchair budget. This means you get to choose the equipment that best suits your needs. To help with this, there are two tools: the WATCh for kids and the WATCh-Ad for adults. These tools, known as patien

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

The Hairstyle Fixation: Alcohol's Impact on Face Recognition

Ever found yourself struggling to recall someone's features after a night out? Scientists decided to explore this common experience, focusing on how alcohol might influence our memory of faces. In a unique experiment, participants were shown images of women with either long hair or hair tied back. H

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Jan 08 2025BUSINESS

Restaurants Face Challenges as Drinking Habits Shift

As restaurants grapple with rising costs and declining sales, a new warning from the U. S. surgeon general could further strain their profits. The warning highlights the link between alcohol and cancer, coming at a time when many Americans are cutting back on dining out due to inflation. According t

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Jan 08 2025CRIME

Cracking Down on Crime: Everyone's Responsibility

It's no secret that property crime is a big worry for many people. But simply passing new laws won't fix the issue if the police, prosecutors, and courts aren't on board. Offenders need fair consequences and appropriate bail. Many have substance abuse problems, and drug treatment courts can help. By

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

GLP-1 RAs and Alcohol: What's the Connection?

Alcohol-related deaths are on the rise, even with many treatments available. This review looked into how GLP-1 RAs, a type of medication, might be connected to changes in alcohol consumption. These drugs are often used to manage health issues like diabetes, but their impact on drinking habits isn't

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Navigating Wheelchair Challenges: A User's Perspective

Using a manual wheelchair (MWC) can be tough, especially for new users. A recent study talked to 18 clinicians and 25 MWC users to find out what makes things hard for them. They spent time at various rehabilitation centers, having chats that lasted between 30 to 60 minutes. They asked about moving a

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

The Secret Power of 1, 4-Dihydropyridines in Managing Heart Health

You might have heard of 1, 4-dihydropyridines, or DHPs for short. These tiny molecules pack a big punch when it comes to heart health. They're like little keys that fit perfectly into specific locks on our body's calcium channels. These channels, especially the L-type ones, control how much calcium

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