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Experiences of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Canadian Community Settings

January 17, 2025

What does it take for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to feel included in their communities? A study from Québec City, Canada, explored this question by talking to adults with ID and those who support them daily. The research used interviews to understand what makes community participatio

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How Physical Activities Help Manage Anger in People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities

January 17, 2025

In the Netherlands, a special type of therapy called psychomotor therapy (PMT) is commonly used to help people with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning manage their anger and aggressive behavior. However, not much has been written about what these individuals think

politics

Rep. Rick Crawford Takes Helm of House Intelligence Committee

January 17, 2025

In an unexpected move, Speaker Mike Johnson picked Rep. Rick Crawford from Arkansas to lead the House Intelligence Committee. This comes just a day after Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner from the position. Crawford, a retired Army sergeant, has been serving on the committee for several years. He was

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Protecting Elderly with Intellectual Disabilities: A New Approach

January 17, 2025

Older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are especially vulnerable to maltreatment. Unfortunately, there aren't many solutions out there to address this problem. This study focuses on creating a new, research-based plan to lower these risks. As people age, those with intellectu

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AI Makes Lung Ultrasounds Easier for Everyone

January 15, 2025

Ever felt like you're not breathing quite right? Doctors use something called lung ultrasound, or LUS, to figure out what's wrong. The problem is, it's tricky to get good images. You need to be really skilled. But researchers found that artificial intelligence, or AI, can help even beginners get cle

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Planning for the End: Helping Intellectually Disabled People from Diverse Backgrounds

January 15, 2025

Have you ever thought about what happens at the end of life for people with intellectual disabilities, especially those from minority groups? It's a topic that's not often talked about, but it's crucial. These individuals often face barriers to getting the palliative care they need, and their last d

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Spotting Abuse in Emergency Reports: AI's Role

January 14, 2025

Abusive head trauma, a severe child abuse injury, is a major killer of young kids. Doctors often rely on basic patient info from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to spot these cases. But what if there's more to the story? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) can dig deeper in

technology

Voice Assistants in Health and Social Care: A New Trend

January 13, 2025

Think of smart speakers – those handy gadgets that let you control your home with a simple voice command. Well, they’re not just for entertainment anymore. In the world of health and social care, these devices are becoming superstars. Thanks to advancements in AI, machine learning, and understanding

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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

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Future Farming: How AI Watches Over Chickens

January 7, 2025

Ever thought about how technology can help our feathery friends? Well, farmers are now using artificial intelligence to keep a close eye on their chickens. AI can spot health issues early, monitor the birds' behavior, and even ensure they're comfortable. This is all done through cameras and sensors