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Wearable Tech and Autism: Helping Kids Cope with Stress

January 8, 2025

Wearable technology has the potential to be a game-changer for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their caregivers. These devices can monitor stress levels using physiological signals, which is crucial for people with ASD who often face intense stressful situations. However, designi

politics

Bus Drivers Seek Fair Deal from CATS

January 8, 2025

In Baton Rouge, the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is facing tension with its employees' union, Amalgamated Transit Union 1546. The union is pushing for a fair contract, alleging a hostile work environment and poor negotiations. Union President George Decuir expressed that the current contract,

health

Nurses Speak Up: Sexual Health for Disabled Individuals

January 8, 2025

Have you ever thought about how nurses perceive sexual healthcare for people with disabilities? Well, it's a topic that's not often discussed, but it's crucial. Nurses play a significant role in ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, receives proper care. When we talk about disabled

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COVID views: City talk vs Country talk on Twitter

January 8, 2025

Halfway through 2022, over 100 million Americans caught COVID-19, with rural areas seeing a higher death rate. Interestingly, Twitter users in rural and urban settings shared different opinions about the pandemic. To understand this better, researchers analyzed millions of tweets from May 2020 to Ja

science

Niobium-92 and the Birth of Our Solar System

January 8, 2025

Scientists have been trying to understand where and when certain elements in our solar system were created. One element, niobium-92 (^92Nb), is particularly interesting because it is radioactive and doesn't stick around for long. Researchers recently examined a type of meteorite called Northwest Afr

health

Is Removing Lymph Nodes in Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia Surgery Worth It?

January 8, 2025

Imagine you're about to have a robotic hysterectomy for endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN). Your doctor suggests removing some lymph nodes, too. But how cost-effective is this procedure? Let's explore this question with a critical eye. First, what's EIN? It's a condition where cells in the

health

Checking the PRAPARE: Does it Help Heart Patients?

January 8, 2025

You know how some people are healthier than others? It's not just genetics or lifestyle choices – it's also about where they live, what they eat, and how much money they have. These are called social determinants of health (SDOH). To measure these factors, researchers and doctors use tools like PRAP

technology

Intel's Arc GPUs: Here to Stay and Play

January 8, 2025

You've probably heard whispers that Intel's graphics processors (GPUs) are on their way out. But hold on, because Intel's team has a different story to tell. Their new Arc GPUs, especially the Arc B580, are flying off the shelves. So much so that they can't keep up with demand. Plus, there's a new A

education

School Board Set to Vote on Major Improvement Projects

January 8, 2025

In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje

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Blood Tests: A New Hope Against Alzheimer's

January 8, 2025

Alzheimer's disease is a tricky condition to spot early. The usual methods involve spinal fluid tests and brain scans, but they have their downsides. Lately, scientists are buzzing about a new idea: checking blood plasma. This could make early screening a lot easier. Advanced tools that scan protein