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Do Gender Biases Influence How We Rate Our Doctors Online?

February 14, 2025

When we think about doctors, we often picture them as professionals who treat patients. But have you ever wondered how patients view doctors online? It turns out that online reviews can reveal interesting patterns. These reviews often focus on how doctors interact with patients and how skilled the

technology

Nanoscale Photon Avalanches: Tiny Sparks, Big Potential

February 14, 2025

Photon Avalanches (PAs) on the nanoscale are a big deal. They let us make high-energy photons without needing much power. This is all thanks to their unique optical properties. Scientists have been looking into nanoparticles that can do this. These are called photon-avalanching nanoparticles (ANPs)

health

Improving Diabetes Management: A New Combo Therapy

February 14, 2025

Imagine this: a new treatment that not only helps manage type 2 diabetes but also makes patients happier with their care. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, let's dive in. First, let's talk about the basics. Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition where the body doesn't use insulin pro

health

HER2: A New Hope for Biliary Tract Cancers?

February 14, 2025

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) are a group of cancers that are becoming more common and harder to treat. These cancers are tricky because they have different genetic makeups, making it hard to find the right treatment. Doctors have been looking into the genetic makeup of these cancers to find better w

health

Feeding Our Elders: Are We Missing the Mark?

February 14, 2025

In long-term care homes, meals are more than just a way to fill up. They are a crucial part of keeping seniors healthy. But are we really doing enough to ensure they get the right nutrients? Many seniors in these homes have health issues. Missing out on essential nutrients can make these problems w

health

Seeing and Hearing Better in Long-Term Care

February 14, 2025

Imagine living in a long-term care facility with dementia. Now, imagine doing it with hearing and vision loss. It's a tough situation, right? Unfortunately, this is a common reality for many residents with dementia (RwD) in long-term care (LTC) facilities. These sensory losses can make daily life ev

health

Fermented Soybeans: A Surprising Ally for Menopause

February 14, 2025

Menopause is a challenging phase for many women, marked by a variety of symptoms. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common treatment, its potential side effects have sparked interest in alternative remedies. One such remedy is Cheonggukjang, a traditional Korean fermented soybean product.

politics

Federal Agencies Get Tough on Probationary Employees

February 14, 2025

The Office of Personnel Management has taken a firm stance on probationary employees. They've told federal agencies to let go of these employees after they stopped taking new offers for their "deferred resignation" program. This move comes after a meeting where agencies were given guidance on how to

sports

Boston's Red Sox: A Versatile Team in the Making

February 14, 2025

Boston's baseball scene is about to get a whole lot more interesting. Alex Bregman is joining the Red Sox, and this move is set to shake things up big time. Bregman is known for his skills at third base, but he's flexible and can play second base too. This means the Red Sox have a lot of options whe

politics

Trump's Plan to Overhaul Education: McMahon's Vision

February 14, 2025

Linda McMahon, a Trump ally, was tasked with reshaping the Education Department. Her plan involved reallocating key functions to other agencies, not completely dismantling the department. McMahon suggested that programs like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act could be better managed by