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Understanding Death: Muslim Views on Postmortem Child Sampling

December 27, 2024

Ever wondered how scientists study child deaths? One method is Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS), which helps understand the causes of child mortality. This process is used in countries with high child death rates, like Ethiopia. But guess what? In many places, people worry if this method go

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Making Healthcare Fair: How England's New Law Can Help

December 27, 2024

England's healthcare system has long faced issues with unequal access to services. The Health and Care Act 2022 aims to change this. It introduces a new way of making decisions, called deliberative regulation. This method brings together different groups to figure out the best ways to share resource

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Taxi Crash in NYC: Tourists & Pedestrians Struck

December 26, 2024

A taxi unexpectedly drove onto a sidewalk in Manhattan's bustling Herald Square on Christmas afternoon. This unfortunate incident, which happened around 4 p. m. , resulted in six pedestrians being hit, three of whom were taken to the hospital. Among the injured were a 9-year-old boy and his 41-year-

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Religion's Role in Quitting Tobacco: A Closer Look

December 26, 2024

Think about it, tobacco is not just bad for your health, it's killing around a million people every year in India alone. It's a big deal! But guess what? Religion can actually help people kick the habit. No, really! A recent study found that cultural and religious beliefs can play a big role in chan

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Vaccine Clinical Trials: Boosting Capabilities in Nepal

December 26, 2024

Clinical trials are a big deal when it comes to checking if new vaccines or medicines are safe and work as they should. These trials are tricky and take a lot of time. They need the help of government officials, trial sites, researchers, and the whole health system. In recent years, many of these tr

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Setting Fair Prices for COVID-19 Vaccines: A Math-Based Approach

December 26, 2024

You might think setting the price for COVID-19 vaccines is simple. But it's not. The World Health Organization (WHO) wants these vaccines to be like a global public good – available and affordable to everyone. That's a tall order, especially with two big players, Pfizer and Moderna, in the U. S. mar

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Who Needs Meningococcal Vaccines? A Global Look at High-Risk Groups

December 26, 2024

Meningococcal disease, caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis, is a big deal. It's severe and can even be life-threatening. There are vaccines that protect against this, including ones that target the most common types like MenA, MenC, and MenW. These vaccines come in different forms, like

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Young Actor's Tragic Fall: Hudson Meek Passes Away at 16

December 26, 2024

Hudson Meek, known for his role in "Baby Driver, " sadly died at the age of 16 after a fall from a moving vehicle. The young actor's family confirmed his passing through his Instagram account, highlighting his significant impact on everyone he met. The accident happened in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, a

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Keeping Dialysis Access Working: A One-Year Follow-Up

December 26, 2024

In the world of kidney dialysis, vascular access is crucial. One common type is the arteriovenous fistula (AVF). But how well does AVF work, and what affects its survival? That's what researchers set out to find in a one-year study. The study looked at how well AVFs functioned and survived in patie

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What’s the Deal with COVID Vaccines in Pima County’s Hispanic Community?

December 26, 2024

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a noticeable hesitancy among marginalized populations, especially within the Hispanic community in Pima County, Arizona, when it comes to taking the vaccine. A recent study took a close look at how political views impact the decision-making process of H