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Exploring Pesticide Poisoning and Community Views on Atropine Autoinjectors in Rural Sri Lanka

November 29, 2024

Pesticide poisoning is a big problem, especially in poorer countries. People often get sick from these chemicals, and quick treatment is crucial. That's where atropine autoinjectors come in. These devices can store life-saving medicine close to where farmers work and live, making it easy for them or

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Discovering the Path to Genomic Testing: Parents’ Voices on Helping Kids with Rare Conditions

November 29, 2024

Rare conditions might affect a small group of people, but they collectively impact around 300 million globally. In the past, early diagnosis was challenging due to the failure to recognize rare conditions and order the right genomic tests. However, advancements in genome sequencing now offer a faste

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Jump Higher, Not Stiffer: What Flywheel Training Reveals

November 28, 2024

Ever wondered if using a flywheel device could help you jump higher? A recent study put this to the test. They took a bunch of active adults and split them into two groups: one that trained with flywheels for eight weeks and another that didn't. Before and after the training period, they measured ho

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Black Friday Apple Watches: Deals from Amazon and Walmart, Plus a Runner's Choice

November 28, 2024

Ever wondered how to charge all your Apple gadgets at once? The Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station is a game changer. It can juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously. Right now, this handy device is on sale for $82 at Amazon, saving you 25%. Speaking of Apple Watches, the SE 2

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Young Lives, Big Impact: The HPV Vaccine's Success Story

November 28, 2024

In the past decade, there's been some fantastic news for young women in the US. Cervical cancer deaths have dropped by a whopping 62 percent! Scientists say the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, is behind this big change. Approved back in 2006, this vaccine fights the nasty HPV strains that cause most cervical

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Why Military Health System Screening Rates for Breast and Cervical Cancer Differ

November 28, 2024

Screening for breast and cervical cancers early can make a big difference in saving lives. But did you know that the rates of these screenings can vary greatly in the Military Health System (MHS)? Researchers are trying to figure out what might be causing these differences. Imagine you're in the mi

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Late Roman Life on Hvar Island: A Grave Tale of Ancient Croatia

November 28, 2024

Imagine a time when the Roman Empire was crumbling, and the tiny island of Hvar in Croatia was a bustling trade hub. Between the 3rd and 5th centuries CE, people were buried in a site called Hvar - Radošević. This graveyard tells us a lot about who these people were and how they lived. Out of 33 ind

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Using Video Calls to Handle COVID-19 Exposures

November 28, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it threw a wrench into how health services operated. One big issue was tracking people who might have come into contact with the virus. In Brazil, there are strict guidelines from the Ministry of Health on how to do this. Telemedicine, or using video calls for doctor'

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The Role of Stakeholders in Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Developing Countries

November 28, 2024

When it comes to making decisions about health services, including those for mothers and newborns, it's crucial to involve everyone affected – service users and other stakeholders. This practice is seen as democratic and open. But, in low- and middle-income countries, there's a gap in understanding

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Wearable Tech's Role in Medication Tracking: A Fresh Look

November 28, 2024

Imagine turning your smartwatch into a personal pharmacist. That's the potential of wearable devices (WDs) in medication management. They've come a long way from just counting steps, now measuring vital signs like heart rate and blood oxygen. But how well do they help patients stick to their treatme