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Help at Home: Coordinating End-of-Life Care

January 24, 2025

Did you know that many people with life-limiting diseases prefer to spend their final days at home? This choice isn't just about comfort – it involves a lot of careful planning and coordination. Family members often take on the role of caregivers, but this job isn't always easy. They have to juggle

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Teaching Ob-Gyn Residents About End-of-Life Care

January 24, 2025

Do you know what happens when a doctor specializes in women's health, but starts dealing with end-of-life care? It's like learning to ride a bike, then suddenly being handed a motorcycle. That's where this story comes in. Experts are trying to make it easier for doctors-in-training, known as residen

environment

Bear Attack in Pennsylvania: Unusual Behavior, Rabies Confirmed

January 24, 2025

In the scenic town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, something unusual happened. A bear, not acting like bears usually do, attacked a man named Andrew Neirer. The Pennsylvania Game Commission confirmed that the bear had rabies. This is not common for bears, as they usually mind their own business. Andrew

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Could Birth Control Be Used for Abortions?

January 24, 2025

Ever thought about birth control pills being used for abortions? A recent study found that a pill used for emergency contraception might work to end pregnancies. This could be big news since there's a lot of debate around another common abortion drug, mifepristone. Mifepristone is under attack by p

business

Biotech Boss Asks Governor for Help in Uncertain Times

January 24, 2025

Chris Viehbacher, the CEO of Biogen, had a message for Governor Maura Healey at a recent event hosted by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. He was worried about the changes happening in Washington and how they might affect his business. Viehbacher pointed out that his company faces lots of

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Boosting Independence: A Closer Look at Active Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities

January 24, 2025

Active Support is a special way to help people with intellectual disabilities enjoy life more. It's about keeping them active and engaged. Scientists recently looked into how well this method works. They chose 14 services and split them into two groups. One group got Active Support right after some

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Why Health Systems Struggle with Type 2 Diabetes

January 24, 2025

For decades, health systems worldwide have been lagging behind in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of people with diabetes has quadrupled over the past 34 years, reaching 422 million in 2014, with most cases being T2DM. This rise o

science

When Bacteria Began: Decoding the Past with Ancient Alliances

January 23, 2025

Understanding when bacteria first emerged on Earth is a big puzzle, mainly because bacteria fossils are rare. Scientists have found a new way to solve this puzzle by looking at ancient partnerships between bacteria and other life forms. They used genes found in mitochondria–the tiny powerhouses insi

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Students' Views on AI Robots in Long-Term Care

January 23, 2025

The future of aging might look a lot different with the help of AI. University students think so too, especially when it comes to using AI service robots in places where older adults live, like long-term care homes. These homes already face staff shortages, and that's where AI robots like Aether cou

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Neuropathy Risk: A Year with Chemo Drugs

January 23, 2025

Did you know that chemotherapy can sometimes cause nerve damage in your hands and feet? This is called peripheral neuropathy, and it can really affect how patients feel and live their lives. A big study called the MiroCIP study looked into this. They checked out two types of chemo drugs: oxaliplatin