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Testing HIV in Family Planning Centers: Can Non-Doctors Do It?

November 28, 2024

In Europe, HIV is still a big problem among women, and many chances to test for it are missed. Family Planning Centers (FPCs) should offer HIV testing, but they often don't. A small study in France checked if it's possible and acceptable for FPC staff who aren't doctors to offer quick HIV tests to v

health

Teens and Alcohol: A Different Approach in Australia

November 28, 2024

Australian communities are tackling teen alcohol use in a new way, inspired by a program from the USA called Communities That Care (CTC). This program focuses on making it tougher for teens to access alcohol and changing their habits. The Australian trial has seen some promising results, such as few

health

Autism-Like Traits: A Surprising Connection in Dementia

November 28, 2024

Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bv

politics

Giuliani's Courtroom Outburst Leads to Judge’s Rebuke

November 27, 2024

In a surprising courtroom incident, Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for President Trump, vented his frustration at a judge during a pretrial hearing in Manhattan. The hearing was focused on the steps Giuliani was taking to comply with a $148 million defamation judgment against

health

Hospitals Go Digital: Helping Clinicians Adapt to New Tools

November 27, 2024

In today's hospitals, digital tools are everywhere. But not everyone feels ready to use them. Doctors, nurses, and even students often say they don't have enough time to learn these new digital tools. This can make it tough for them to start using these tools in their daily work. Imagine starting a

health

Genetic Testing in Brazil: Why People Do It and What Happens Afterward

November 27, 2024

You might have heard about people getting their genes tested to learn more about their health or ancestry. But what about folks in Brazil? A recent study took a closer look at why Brazilians are buying these tests and how it's affecting their lives. Researchers did an online survey with over 1, 500

health

Vaccine Boosters: Unlocking Protection Against COVID Variants

November 27, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global challenge, with over 550 million infections and 6 million deaths by July 2022. Vaccines were quickly created to fight severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths. In a recent study, four COVID-19 vaccines were compared: BNT162b2 (Pfizer/BioNTech), mRNA-1273 (

politics

Rudy Giuliani’s Courtroom Outburst: Unable to Pay Bills

November 27, 2024

In a heated courtroom exchange, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, now 80, vented his frustrations, admitting he couldn't pay his bills. This dramatic moment happened during a federal court hearing in Manhattan, where Giuliani was dealing with a massive $150 million judgment for defamation. Two Ge

science

Metabolomics: What's Old is New Again

November 27, 2024

Let's dive into the world of metabolomics, where scientists are using fair data and Bayesian statistics to unlock the secrets hidden within our bodies. The UC Davis West Coast Metabolomics Center (WCMC) has been at the forefront of this research for over a decade, and they're celebrating their miles

health

Testing Fans at the 2022 Cameroon AFCON: How It Worked and Why It Matters

November 27, 2024

The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon faced an unusual opponent: COVID-19. Organizers and health officials made sure anyone entering the stadium or fan zones had negative SARS-CoV-2 test results from the last 48 hours. Free testing and vaccinations were offered at entrances. Fans who a