Imagine swapping your regular basketball game for a wheelchair basketball match. That's exactly what happened at New Vision High. The students tried out adaptive sports with the help of ParaSport Spokane and Paralympic stars Isaiah Rigo and Chelsea McClammer. It wasn’t as easy as they thought, but t
Health data systems are super important for giving people good healthcare. But sometimes, they're hard to use and people don't like them. So, researchers in Iran wanted to find out why many users struggle with their national health system, especially when it comes to recording childcare data. They d
Meet Emma, a college student from Colorado who recently started dating Kumar. They shared many interests, like biking and hiking. But as the 2024 presidential election approached, Emma found herself wondering if their political views aligned. She cared deeply about social issues and was shocked to s
Olanzapine, a medication commonly used to treat mental health conditions, has been under the microscope. Researchers have been digging through a vast database called FAERS. They're on a mission to understand the drug's safety profile better, especially when it comes to unexpected side effects. The g
For years, the Burns Registry of Australia and New Zealand (BRANZ) has been keen to gather patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). A previous trial where hospitals took the lead saw few participants and many people dropping out, suggesting a new approach might be better. One major concern was th
In Germany, around 700, 000 babies are born each year, and many mothers feel the weight of societal expectations and traditional roles. This study explored a unique data source to find out how often new mothers are diagnosed with mental illness compared to women without children. Using billing data
Imagine carrying the weight of two eye conditions and still performing at the highest level. That's exactly what Stephen Nedoroscik did at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Winning a bronze medal in the pommel horse finals was a big deal, but fans might wonder what his biggest challenge was. It wasn't his ey
Have you ever wondered why some people don't see the value in a college education, even though it's getting cheaper? Paul Peterson, a professor at Harvard, says that people might feel like they're not getting enough back, but the data actually shows that a college degree is worth more now than ever
When planning a big project, like constructing a bridge, you wouldn't just ask passersby if it's sturdy, right? You'd need measurements, tests, and lots of data. The same goes for knee surgeries. Doctors often rely on how patients feel after the surgery, which is known as patient-reported outcome me
Ever wondered why some people who collect non-fungible tokens (NFTs) seem to bounce from one art collection to another? Well, it turns out they might be drawn to visual similarities between these collections. NFTs are like special tokens on blockchain networks that prove ownership of digital images.
