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Dec 01 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Daily Battle: Zelensky Speaks Out on Russian Airstrikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has recently highlighted the intense aerial bombardment his country faces daily from Russia. In the past week alone, Russia has unleashed over 500 guided aerial bombs, 660 strike drones, and around 120 missiles of various types on Ukraine. These attacks have be

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Dec 01 2024EDUCATION

Bullying in Tanzanian Medical Schools: What's the Story?

Ever wondered what's happening behind the scenes in Tanzanian medical schools? Well, academic bullying is on the rise, and it's affecting students in a big way. Globally, this issue is getting worse, with the percentage of students experiencing it going from 27% to as high as 99. 1%. But, what about

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

Herniated Thoracic Discs: A Hidden Problem

Thoracic disc herniation might not be as rare as you think. But why is it such a big deal? Well, there are two main obstacles we face with this condition. First, cutting out the herniated disc can be a real challenge. The thoracic spine is a tricky area to operate on because it's protected by the ri

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Nov 30 2024HEALTH

Raw Milk Suspended: Is Bird Flu the Culprit?

In a surprising move, California's agriculture department halted the distribution of Raw Farm's raw dairy products. This decision came after tests showed that some cows might have bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain. Despite this, already-sold products can still be bought in stores. When the vir

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Sports Concussions: Lasting Changes in Brain Circuits

You might think that after recovering from a sports concussion, everything goes back to normal. But recent findings say something different. Even after clinical recovery, people with a history of sports-related concussions (SRC) are at a higher risk for future injuries. Scientists suspect that the b

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Nov 28 2024SCIENCE

Transforming Ammonia: How Copper Boosts Titanium Dioxide's Catalytic Power

Imagine trying to improve how we deal with harmful ammonia emissions. Scientists have found a way to do this by tweaking titanium dioxide, a common catalyst. They mixed titanium dioxide with copper using a method called sol-gel. This new catalyst, called xCu-TiO2, turns out to be much better than ot

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Nov 28 2024CRIME

Rap Mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs Stays in Jail Ahead of Trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain behind bars until his trial, as a federal judge has denied his request for a $50 million bail package. The judge, Arun Subramanian, believes that no conditions can guarantee the safety of the community. The decision was based on Combs' alleged history of violence, incl

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Improving Mental Health Services: A Closer Look at China's Schizophrenia Patients

China's community mental health services, spearheaded by the Management and Treatment Services for Psychosis (MTSP), cater to over 4 million long-term schizophrenia patients. Despite the large number of people served, the day-to-day abilities and challenges faced by these patients are often overlook

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Tracking Meds and Deaths: A Hong Kong Study

Researchers from Hong Kong set out to compare the records on medication use and deaths among people with schizophrenia in two major electronic health record systems: the Clinical Management System (CMS) and the Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting System (CDARS). Their goal? To check how reliable th

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Sneaky Parasites: The Secret Return of Leishmaniasis

Ever heard of leishmaniasis? It's a sneaky disease caused by some super tiny creatures called Leishmania tropica and Leishmania infantum. These crafty parasites have a mind-blowing trick up their sleeve. They can hide inside our bodies for ages, waiting for the perfect moment to strike again. That m

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