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How Your Mind and Body Shape Hospital Visits and Bills

May 19, 2025

People's feelings and movements can give clues about their future hospital stays and costs. This is where Patient-Reported Outcome Measures, or PROMs, come in. They are tools that gather information directly from patients about their health. These tools can identify individuals who frequently use he

health

Transforming Medicine: The Rise of Microneedles

May 19, 2025

Microneedles are small but mighty tools that are changing the way we think about medicine. They offer a gentle way to deliver drugs through the skin. This method skips the usual digestion process and makes drugs work better. Plus, it's less invasive than traditional shots or patches. These tiny need

sports

Elizabeth Kitley: The Journey to the WNBA

May 19, 2025

Basketball fans were thrilled to see Elizabeth Kitley secure a spot on the Las Vegas Aces roster. This is a big deal because only 156 spots are available in the entire league. Kitley's journey to the WNBA is a story of resilience and hard work. She was drafted in the second round of the 2024 WNBA dr

health

Family Planning Challenges in Nyabiheke Camp

May 18, 2025

Married women in Nyabiheke camp face a significant problem. Unplanned pregnancies are common. This is surprising because family planning services are available. So, why aren't more women using them? This question is at the heart of a recent study. It looked into the obstacles and supports for family

health

A Baby's Life Saved by Tailored Gene Therapy

May 16, 2025

A major breakthrough in medicine has occurred. For the first time, doctors have used a custom-made CRISPR-based gene therapy to treat a baby's rare and deadly genetic condition. This isn't just any condition. It's a metabolic disorder that can kill up to half of the children who have it in their inf

health

The Power of Clear Conversations in Hospitals

May 16, 2025

A recent study is looking into how to make sure patients in the hospital understand their treatment goals. This is especially important for those with serious illnesses. The study focuses on how doctors and nurses talk to patients about what they hope to achieve with treatment. It is a big deal beca

technology

The Battle of the Brains: Fine-Tuning vs. In-Context Learning

May 15, 2025

In the world of artificial intelligence, two methods stand out for customizing large language models: fine-tuning and in-context learning. These methods are crucial for developers creating applications tailored to specific enterprise needs. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, and recent resear

health

The Future of Medical Imaging: Seeing Inside the Body with AR

May 14, 2025

The world of medical imaging is evolving rapidly. With the aging population in the United States, the demand for medical images is skyrocketing. Doctors often use these images to help patients grasp their diagnoses. However, sharing these images with patients isn't always easy. It takes extra time a

science

Greenland's Ancient Zinc and Lead Treasure: A Deep Dive

May 14, 2025

Greenland holds a secret beneath its icy surface. The Black Angel deposit is a treasure trove of zinc and lead. This deposit is not a recent occurrence. It is a remnant from a time long past. The mineralization happened around 1, 884 million years ago. This was during the Paleoproterozoic era.

education

Education's Missing Pieces: Uruguay's Youth and the Power of Data Stories

May 14, 2025

Uruguay faces a significant issue with its youth. Almost half of young adults in the country have not finished their compulsory education. This is a big problem. Yet, there is a unique way to tackle this issue. It involves combining numbers and stories. This approach is called data visualization. It