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Feb 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Speeding Up Healthcare Tech: COVID-19's Push and Pull

COVID-19 sped up the race to get healthcare technology up and running. The pandemic forced healthcare to quickly adopt new technologies to keep up with healthcare delivery, making everything move faster. Usually, getting these systems in place is tough due to complicated tech and human factors. Tec

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Spotting Bleeding Risks: A Fresh Look at Fever and Low Platelets

Imagine dealing with a sudden fever and low platelet count. Sounds scary, right? This combination can lead to serious bleeding issues. Think about diseases like dengue, leptospirosis, and scrub typhus. These conditions often cause trouble with blood clotting and can lead to excessive bleeding. Trad

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

The Mental Struggles of Transplanted Souls.

When people flee their homes seeking safety, they often face a new set of challenges. One big issue is where they live. Places like collective housing and especially detention centers can really mess with their minds. Folks in these situations often feel trapped, unsafe, and alone, which can lead to

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

EMA: You Don't Have To Be A Superhero To Track Healthy Habits

EMA sounds fancy, but it's not rocket science. It's just a cool term for beating or testing yourself to be healthier I guess, by catching yourself in real-time as you do any of the things you do. The topic speaks about smart research. That study decided to check how good people were at tracking th

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Japan's HPV Vaccine Struggle: Why Are People Still Hesitant?

Japan has been in a tough spot when it comes to HPV vaccinations. Even after the government greenlit the vaccination program in 2022, the number of people getting vaccinated is still alarmingly low. This is a big problem for public health. Why are so many people still hesitant? Misinformation has s

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Feb 12 2025RELIGION

Who Snitched on Whom? 13th Century Style

In the 13th century, the inquisition in Bologna relied heavily on people ratting each other out. Testimonies were key to these trials, and who people chose to incriminate wasn't always straightforward. Several factors played a role: the social circles of the accused, the choices made by investigato

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Uncovering Health Care Views on YouTube

Have you ever wondered what people really think about the U. S. health care system? It can be hard to figure out what people think about important issues because the internet contains a lot of information. YouTube is a great place to find out how people think about the health care system and how th

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Smart Glasses: The Health Care Challenge

Smart glasses have been gaining attention, but it seems like health care professionals aren't rushing to use them. This could be a big surprise to some, especially when you look at how quickly we've embraced other technologies. There might be a good reason for this hang-up: While we're all familiar

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Feb 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Controversy Strikes Super Bowl Commercials

“ People known for record music are also famous for doing, saying and wearing things to gain attention”. The attention this time was on the rapper. He aired a controversial commercial. The promo aired in some markets during the Super Bowl. So what was this about? A website selling t-shirts with

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Feb 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Swastika Shirts on Shopify!

A recent event brought on a storm of criticism. It all started during the Super Bowl. Firstly, let's talk about the ad. Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, aired a new commercial with a not-so-subtle message during the Super Bowl. His ad highlighted a peculiar website selling a $20 t-s

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