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Cochrane's New Tool: Making Sense of Traditional Chinese Medicine Reviews

November 22, 2024

In April 2023, Cochrane introduced RevMan Web, a digital platform designed to streamline systematic reviews and meta-analyses, particularly for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This initiative aims to tackle common pitfalls in TCM reviews, such as lumping different treatments together without con

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How Tree Models Help Track Animal Health

November 22, 2024

Imagine you're trying to figure out how well we're keeping track of animal diseases. Tree models come in handy for this. They let us mix and match data from various sources and consider risk factors while calculating how good our tracking systems are. This way, we can tell how likely it is that anim

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Corsair Brings Gaming Gear to Mac Users with K65 Plus Keyboard and M75 Mouse

November 22, 2024

Looking to bridge the gap in gaming accessories for Apple users, Corsair has introduced Mac-specific versions of two popular peripherals: the K65 Plus keyboard and the M75 mouse. These wireless devices are designed to offer high-performance features tailored for Mac aesthetics and functionalities. H

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Hepatocellular Carcinoma: New Treatments and Guidelines in Asia-Pacific

November 21, 2024

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a big problem in the Asia-Pacific region. It causes more than 600, 000 deaths each year, making up over 70% of global cases. Doctors face two major challenges: preventing HCC from coming back after surgery, liver transplants, or local treatments, and slowing down th

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Kidney Stones and Your Body's Inflammation: A Close Look

November 21, 2024

Ever wondered if inflammation in your body could affect your kidneys? A recent study dived into this question by examining a measure called the Systemic Inflammation Response Index (SIRI) and its link to kidney stones in U. S. adults. Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Exam

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Oil in the Cold: Arctic Spills and What We Know

November 21, 2024

Canada's Arctic, a region of diverse ecosystems, is facing a new challenge: increased marine traffic. This boosts the risk of oil spills, which are particularly tough to handle in the Arctic's harsh conditions. What happens when oil spills in extreme cold? It behaves differently, interacts uniquely

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The Impact of Digital Health Tools on College Students' Exercise Habits

November 21, 2024

Recent studies have been all over the place when it comes to how well digital health interventions work in getting college students to be more active. While there's been plenty of focus on these tools, research specifically targeting college students is thin on the ground. A systematic review and m

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Heat Waves in Jiaozhou Bay: Impact on Plankton Ecosystems

November 21, 2024

Over the past few decades, the world has been experiencing more heat waves due to global warming. But what about the long-term effects of these extreme weather events on local ecosystems? Let's take a look at Jiaozhou Bay in the Yellow Sea, where scientists have been tracking heat waves for nearly s

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Fungi Underwater: Unsung Heroes of Aquatic Life

November 20, 2024

Imagine diving into a lake and taking a closer look at the tiny, often unnoticed creatures living there. Among these are fungi, the unsung heroes of aquatic life. Just like their terrestrial counterparts, these water-dwelling fungi play crucial roles in the underwater world. They help break down org

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Boosting Wastewater Treatment: A Look into Multi-Stage Flow-Through Systems

November 20, 2024

Cleaning up wastewater is a big deal. One way to do it is by using electrochemical flow-through systems. These systems can break down tough pollutants like amoxicillin (AMX) in water. Researchers used a special type of anode made of porous Ti-ENTA/SnO2-Sb to test how well these systems work. They fo