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Vaccine Responses: The Genetic Puzzle

May 21, 2025

The way people react to vaccines can be quite different. This is due to a mix of genes and outside factors. Let's dive into what we know about how genes play a role in how well vaccines work and any bad reactions that might happen. First off, let's talk about the COVID-19 vaccines. The pandemic gav

health

Health Check-Ups Hit Pause: How COVID-19 Affected Long-Term Patients in Japan

May 20, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up healthcare in many ways. One big issue is how it has affected people with long-term health problems. These include conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. While it's known that fewer people went to the doctor during the pandemic, there

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How Your Mind and Body Shape Hospital Visits and Bills

May 19, 2025

People's feelings and movements can give clues about their future hospital stays and costs. This is where Patient-Reported Outcome Measures, or PROMs, come in. They are tools that gather information directly from patients about their health. These tools can identify individuals who frequently use he

health

Transforming Medicine: The Rise of Microneedles

May 19, 2025

Microneedles are small but mighty tools that are changing the way we think about medicine. They offer a gentle way to deliver drugs through the skin. This method skips the usual digestion process and makes drugs work better. Plus, it's less invasive than traditional shots or patches. These tiny need

sports

Elizabeth Kitley: The Journey to the WNBA

May 19, 2025

Basketball fans were thrilled to see Elizabeth Kitley secure a spot on the Las Vegas Aces roster. This is a big deal because only 156 spots are available in the entire league. Kitley's journey to the WNBA is a story of resilience and hard work. She was drafted in the second round of the 2024 WNBA dr

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Family Planning Challenges in Nyabiheke Camp

May 18, 2025

Married women in Nyabiheke camp face a significant problem. Unplanned pregnancies are common. This is surprising because family planning services are available. So, why aren't more women using them? This question is at the heart of a recent study. It looked into the obstacles and supports for family

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A Baby's Life Saved by Tailored Gene Therapy

May 16, 2025

A major breakthrough in medicine has occurred. For the first time, doctors have used a custom-made CRISPR-based gene therapy to treat a baby's rare and deadly genetic condition. This isn't just any condition. It's a metabolic disorder that can kill up to half of the children who have it in their inf

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The Power of Clear Conversations in Hospitals

May 16, 2025

A recent study is looking into how to make sure patients in the hospital understand their treatment goals. This is especially important for those with serious illnesses. The study focuses on how doctors and nurses talk to patients about what they hope to achieve with treatment. It is a big deal beca

technology

The Battle of the Brains: Fine-Tuning vs. In-Context Learning

May 15, 2025

In the world of artificial intelligence, two methods stand out for customizing large language models: fine-tuning and in-context learning. These methods are crucial for developers creating applications tailored to specific enterprise needs. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, and recent resear

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The Future of Medical Imaging: Seeing Inside the Body with AR

May 14, 2025

The world of medical imaging is evolving rapidly. With the aging population in the United States, the demand for medical images is skyrocketing. Doctors often use these images to help patients grasp their diagnoses. However, sharing these images with patients isn't always easy. It takes extra time a