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Engineering Human Blood Vessels for Injury Repair

November 20, 2024

Imagine you're in an accident, and the blood vessels in your leg get badly damaged. Doctors need to fix them fast to save your limb and life. Usually, they use veins from your own body or synthetic tubes. But sometimes, those options aren't safe or available. That's where bioengineered human arterie

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Joel Embiid Stands by Jimmy Butler's Talent Despite Loss

November 20, 2024

Even after some time apart, NBA star Joel Embiid still has nothing but praise for his former teammate, Jimmy Butler. After a challenging loss to the Miami Heat, Embiid acknowledged Butler's skill, calling him one of the best in the league. Butler, who had been sidelined due to an ankle injury, retur

weather

Big Storm Hits Northwest: Power Out, Trees Down

November 20, 2024

A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so

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Suns' Injury Woes: Beal and KD Out, Can Booker Save the Day?

November 19, 2024

The Phoenix Suns are in a bit of a pickle. After starting the season strong, they've hit a rough patch, losing their last three games. Why? Injuries! Kevin Durant has been out with a left calf strain, and now Bradley Beal has joined him, also dealing with a similar issue. As the Suns face the Orland

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The Packers' New Star: Valentine Takes the Field

November 19, 2024

The Green Bay Packers recently beat the Chicago Bears 20-19, and there was a notable change in their defensive lineup. Eric Stokes, a cornerback who hasn't had any reported injuries, surprisingly played only four defensive snaps. This isn't the first time Stokes' playing time has decreased. In Octob

health

Rock Climbing Injuries: A Singapore Story

November 18, 2024

Did you know that rock climbing is getting more popular in Singapore? With that, doctors are seeing more people getting hurt while climbing. Let's look at what happened over seven years. We checked the records of people who got hurt and needed surgery. Most of these accidents happened in the aftern

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Buffs vs. Utes: A Battle of Two Opposites

November 16, 2024

Get ready for a clash of two teams heading in different directions. The Colorado Buffaloes are rolling, with a 7-2 record and a shot at the conference championship. Their coach, Deion Sanders, is in his second year, and the team is led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman favorite Travis Hunte

health

Injuries in Ethiopian Hospital Sanitary Work: A Closer Look

November 16, 2024

Have you ever thought about the dangers faced by the people who keep our hospitals clean? Sanitary workers in public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia are at a high risk of injuries. This isn't just because of unsafe tools or nasty workplace conditions. It's also due to overlooked risk factors and a lac

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Teaching Kids to Stay Safe: Do Burn Prevention Programs Really Work?

November 15, 2024

Every year, many kids get burned. A recent study looked into whether teaching kids about burn safety can actually reduce these injuries. Researchers tried out an educational program in schools. The program had lessons, games, and activities to help kids understand how to stay safe from burns. Scient

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Write-Up: Lindsey Vonn Plans Olympic Comeback After Knee Surgery

November 14, 2024

Former world-famous skier Lindsey Vonn recently announced her intention to return to the slopes. The 40-year-old Olympic gold medalist shocked many when she announced she will be competing again, just seven months after successful knee replacement surgery. This decision was catalyzed by the incredib