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A Long Road to Recovery: The Impact of Intentional Head Injuries on Young Children

February 26, 2025

Imagine a child's life forever changed by a violent act. A recent study looked at 14 kids who suffered intentional head trauma. These kids were hurt by someone they knew and trusted. The study followed these children for over a decade. The study wanted to understand how these injuries affected t

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British Seniors Detained in Afghanistan: A Complex Story

February 25, 2025

Imagine this: a British couple in their 70s, living in Afghanistan for nearly two decades, suddenly find themselves arrested by the Taliban. This is not a scene from a movie, but a real-life situation that has left their family worried and calling for their release. The couple, Peter and Ba

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HPV Vaccine: What Do Teen Girls in Ethiopia Really Know?

February 25, 2025

Cervical cancer, a serious health issue for women worldwide, is often linked to long-term human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. In Ethiopia, it's the second most common cancer among women, with thousands of new cases and deaths each year. This makes it a significant health concern. A recent study

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Turkish Kids and PTSD: A New Tool for Better Understanding

February 24, 2025

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a serious issue that can affect anyone who has gone through a traumatic event. Kids are no exception. In fact, many children who experience trauma don't get the help they need because their symptoms go unnoticed. This is a big problem, especially in places

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Unlocking the Secrets of Flavonols and Human Serum Albumin

February 23, 2025

Flavonols, a type of plant compound, have been known to interact with human serum albumin (HSA). This interaction is crucial because it affects how drugs behave in the body, including their effectiveness and potential side effects. While researchers have studied how flavonols bind to proteins, the s

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A New Hope for Fighting Aggressive Uterine Cancers

February 22, 2025

There's a new player in the fight against some of the most aggressive forms of uterine cancer. Uterine serous carcinoma and carcinosarcoma are known for being tough to treat and having poor survival rates. These cancers are types of endometrial cancer, which starts in the lining of the uterus. Docto

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Uncovering the Hidden: A Sex Trafficking Case on Long Island

February 22, 2025

A man named Jorge Ramos, originally from Mexico, has been arrested for running a prostitution ring on Long Island. The 55-year-old has been accused of forcing women into sex work for years. He would threaten to expose videos of the women with clients to their families or the police if they didn't co

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Robots in Surgery: Who's Doing What?

February 22, 2025

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is like a high-tech dance. Everyone has a role, and it's crucial to know who's doing what. A thorough look into scientific and clinical studies revealed that most research focuses on the surgeon and the robot's technical bits. But what about the rest of the team? The n

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When Red Faces Meet Red Wine: A Look at Dupilumab and Alcohol

February 21, 2025

Dupilumab is a medication used to treat certain skin conditions. It can cause some unexpected side effects. Two people experienced something unusual after taking Dupilumab and drinking alcohol. Their faces turned red, a condition known as facial flushing. This isn't a common side effect, but it's im

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Ear Danger: Big Guns and Explosions in Military Training

February 21, 2025

The Finnish military has a problem. It's not about the soldiers' fitness or their combat skills. It's about their ears. Soldiers in training are at risk of sudden hearing damage. This isn't from small guns. It's from the big ones. The ones that make a huge bang. Even with extra safety steps, these l