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Head Injuries: The Hidden Struggle Behind Bars

April 3, 2025

Head injuries are surprisingly common among prisoners. However, their true impact on these individuals' lives is often overlooked. This is a problem because understanding these effects could help improve care and reduce the chances of reoffending. This is why a recent study focused on how significa

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Caring for Injured Prisoners: A Look at Ethical and Practical Challenges

April 2, 2025

Prisoners face a tough reality. They have very little control over their lives and are highly vulnerable. This discussion focuses on how doctors should handle serious injuries that happen while someone is in prison. The goal is to ensure that these patients receive the same high-quality medical care

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New York's Prison Crisis: 2, 000 Guards Fired After Strike

March 11, 2025

New York's prison system faced a major shakeup. Over 2, 000 prison guards were fired for not returning to work after a lengthy strike. This strike, which lasted 22 days, caused significant disruption to the state's correctional facilities. The governor and the state's correctional commissioner decla

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When Guards Walk Out, Who Pays the Price?

March 4, 2025

Imagine a prison where the usual routines are disrupted. This is what happened in New York when corrections officers went on strike. The state's prisons were thrown into chaos. The people who suffered the most were the inmates. The strike lasted for 15 days. During this time, many thing

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New York's Prison Guards: Are They Safe?

March 1, 2025

In New York, a big argument is happening between prison guards and the state government. The guards have been on strike for almost two weeks. They want changes to make their jobs safer. The state has made an offer, but the guards think it's not good enough. The state's plan includes pausing some pa

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Prison Health: Can Reducing Inmates Improve Care?

February 28, 2025

Prisons in California have been under scrutiny for a decade. Researchers examined 30 prisons, analyzing data from 2013 to 2023. They looked at inmate numbers, healthcare access, complaints, and deaths. The goal was to see if fewer inmates meant better healthcare. The findings were mixed. Fewer inma

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Medication Management: A Crucial Step for Former Prisoners

February 27, 2025

The journey from prison back to society is tough, and one big challenge is managing health. Many adults leaving prison rely on prescription meds. This is a big deal because if they don't get the right meds, they could get really sick or even die. So, figuring out who needs what meds is super importa

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Reality Star Faces Year Behind Bars: A Cautionary Tale

February 27, 2025

Karen Huger, a well-known figure from a popular reality TV show, has been ordered to spend a year in prison. This decision came after a court appearance in Washington, DC. Huger, now 61, will also face five years of probation following her release. The judge gave her 30 days to appeal and 90 days to

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Bodies and Prisoners: A Complex Exchange

February 27, 2025

Imagine this: a tense border crossing, bodies being handed over, and prisoners set to walk free. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a real-life situation. It all started with Hamas giving four bodies to the Red Cross. These bodies are believed to be Israeli hostages. This wasn't a random act. It w

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Hostages Freed, but Tensions Remain

February 22, 2025

In a tense moment, Hamas released two Israeli hostages, Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu, under the watchful eyes of armed fighters in Gaza. This event marked the start of a larger prisoner exchange, but the atmosphere was far from celebratory. The release came after a heated dispute over a mistaken bo