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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

How Surgeons Measure Bone Loss: A Fresh Look

Bone loss in the glenoid area is a big deal when planning surgery. If more than 13. 5% of the bone is gone, things can get complicated. For a long time, doctors have used 3D CT scans and the Pico method to check for bone loss. These methods are considered the best. But, there's a question mark over

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Feb 19 2025WEATHER

Weather Warnings and Winter Woe

Let's dive right in. The weather on February 19th, 2025, was a real game-changer. Schools had to adjust their schedules to keep kids safe. Albany Public Schools, Holdingford, Paynesville Area, and St. John's Prep all started their day two hours later. And there was no morning preschool at Albany P

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Can AI Be Your Back's New Best Friend?

Spinal pain is a major issue affecting millions. It's one of the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), causing long-term pain and difficulty moving around. This can significantly lower a person's quality of life. While exercise is known to help manage spinal pain, getting people to stick t

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Bone Loss in MS: A Hidden Battle

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a tricky condition that affects the central nervous system, often leading to serious neurological problems. It's not just about the brain and nerves; MS also takes a toll on bones. People with MS often have weaker bones and a higher chance of fractures. But why does this h

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Feb 16 2025CRYPTO

The $800 Million Bitcoin Treasure Hunt

Picture this: a Welsh landfill, filled with trash from years past, hiding a digital treasure worth nearly $800 million. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a real-life situation involving a man named James Howells. In 2013, Howells accidentally tossed out a hard drive containing the private key to

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Feb 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel 9 Pro Fold: New Feature to Tackle Magnetic Interference

Foldable phones, like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, rely on tiny sensors to know when they're open or closed. These sensors can be tricked by magnetic accessories, causing the screen to turn off unexpectedly. Google is aware of this issue and is working on a fix. The upcoming Android 16 update might include

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Feb 15 2025WEATHER

Southern California's Big Storm: A Flood of Rain and Mud

Southern California is still feeling the effects of a powerful storm system that swept through the region. The storm has left behind a trail of rain and mud, with some areas receiving several inches of rain. The heaviest of the rain has moved out of the region, but the remnants of the storm will lin

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Feb 15 2025EDUCATION

Why First-Year College Women May Not Report Sexual Assault

First-year college women face a high risk of sexual assault. Resident assistants (RAs) in dorms can help connect victims with support services. A study looked at why some women might not tell RAs about their experiences. The study asked 374 first-year college women about their experiences and thoug

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Seeing and Hearing Better in Long-Term Care

Imagine living in a long-term care facility with dementia. Now, imagine doing it with hearing and vision loss. It's a tough situation, right? Unfortunately, this is a common reality for many residents with dementia (RwD) in long-term care (LTC) facilities. These sensory losses can make daily life ev

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Feb 14 2025CELEBRITIES

Gun Trial Drama: Rihanna's Courtroom Visit and the Mystery of the Prop Gun

A$AP Rocky's trial for a firearm assault case reached its closing arguments on Thursday. The prosecution painted Rocky as the main antagonist in a street fight that allegedly ended with real gunshots on a Hollywood street corner three years ago. The defense argued that the prosecution failed to prov

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