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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Pain in Lipedema: New Ways to Measure

Lipedema is a tricky condition that causes abnormal fat buildup under the skin, leading to pain. One big challenge is that there's no agreed-upon way to diagnose it. This study looked at two ways to measure pain pressure: using a digital tool (PPT) and a simple blood pressure cuff (HHS). They wanted

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Dec 23 2024HEALTH

A Snappy Fix: Using Anchors for Ligament Repairs

Injuries to the collateral ligaments often happen alongside cruciate ligament tears. Traditionally, surgeons use interference screws to secure the grafts on the femur, tibia, and fibula. But there's a simpler and faster way: tenodesis anchors. These nifty devices provide both compression and stabili

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Must Martinez Stay or Go? It's Getting Complicated

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) chief Pedro Martinez is in hot water. On Friday night, his lawyer filed an injunction in court. Martinez wants to stop the school board from firing him. Why are they trying to fire him? Some say he's being used as a scapegoat. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the May

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Chicago School Boss Gets the Boot as Mayor Takes Control

Pedro Martinez, the schools chief of Chicago Public Schools, was unceremoniously fired on Friday. The city's school board, controlled by Mayor Brandon Johnson, made the decision after a closed-door meeting. This move follows a long-running dispute between the mayor and Martinez over educational poli

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Managing Leg Stump Growth: A New Technique for Young Injury Patients

Stump overgrowth is a common challenge for kids who've lost a limb before their bones are fully grown. Doctors have tried various methods to stop this, but they don't always work. A new approach is making waves: shortening the tibia (one of the lower leg bones) beforehand to keep the stump from grow

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Dec 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Exploring Peru's Alto Mayo: Uncovering 27 New Species

In northern Peru’s Alto Mayo region, scientists made an exciting discovery: 27 new species, including a unique amphibious mouse and a peculiar "blob-headed" fish. Surprisingly, this biodiversity hotspot thrives despite high human population density and environmental pressures. The 38-day survey, led

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

School Board Meeting in Spotlight: A Call for Change

In Chicago, a special school board meeting is causing quite a stir. The meeting, set for Friday evening, has two main points on the agenda: to either fire the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) chief, Pedro Martinez, or offer him a settlement. But some people aren't happy with the timing. Alderman Debra S

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Examining the Breakup: USADA and UFC Part Ways, Highlighting Drug Use in Sports

Let's talk about a recent split in the sports world. The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have called it quits on their anti-doping partnership. This breakup raises a lot of questions about how we deal with performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports and be

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

Headaches in Kids: Spotting and Soothing

Headaches aren't just grown-up problems—kids can get them too. In fact, many kids end up in the emergency room because of headaches. Doctors in the ER have a tricky job: they need to figure out if the headache is just a common problem like a migraine or a tension headache, or if it's something more

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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Tom Aspinall: Why He Now Agrees with Jon Jones’ Fight Decision

Everyone thought Jon Jones was avoiding a fight with Tom Aspinall. But now, the English interim champion sees things differently. Aspinall recently said Jones is just being smart about his career. After all, fighting Aspinall is risky for Jones, who’s got a lot more to lose. Aspinall admits Jones’ r

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