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Diagnosing deception: How doctors solved a woman’s dramatically faked condition

The woman said she had a rare, serious condition, but the details didn't add up. Enlarge / A health care worker in a medical intensive care unit. (credit: Getty | BSIP) Diagnosing medical conditions is not easy. Patients.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaApr 29th, 2023

‘I really thought I was going to prison’: Woman convicted of killing man during marijuana-induced psychosis speaks out

‘I really thought I was going to prison’: Woman convicted of killing man during marijuana-induced psychosis speaks out.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Doctors engage the public by bringing a human side to social media

A few years ago, doctors flooded social media with photos of themselves in swimsuits, along with the hashtag #medbikini. The reason? A recently published study suggested it was "unprofessional" for women physicians to post photos of themselves in bik.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Doctors treat hundreds of victims of heatstroke in Pakistan after heat wave hits the country

Doctors treated hundreds of victims of heatstroke at hospitals across Pakistan on Thursday after an intense heat wave sent temperatures above normal levels due to climate change, officials said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Sustainable, high-performance paper coating material could reduce microplastic pollution

Plastic pollution presents a global challenge that must be solved. In particular, packaging accounts for 30–50% of the total plastic consumption. While paper packaging is eco-friendly, it lacks crucial functionalities like moisture resistance and s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Michigan Appeals Court backs Ford dealer"s request to arbitrate lease pricing case

The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision declaring a customer's allegations of lease pricing deception at a Westland car dealership needed to be resolved through arbitration......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Mich. Appeals Court backs Ford dealer"s request to arbitrate lease pricing case

The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision declaring a customer's allegations of lease pricing deception at a Westland car dealership needed to be resolved through arbitration. Appellate Judges Mark Cavanagh, Kathleen Jansen and Alli.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Google’s AI future is Dramatically Different from its Past

Has Google promised too much with its AI technology? The post Google’s AI future is Dramatically Different from its Past appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s recently-concluded I/O developer conference didn’t try to hide.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care

Prices would need to be dramatically slashed to avoid increasing the national deficit. Enlarge / Packaging for Wegovy, manufactured by Novo Nordisk, is seen in this illustration photo. (credit: Getty | Jakub Porzycki) Wi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Arizona woman accused of helping North Koreans get remote IT jobs at 300 companies

Alleged $6.8M conspiracy involved "laptop farm," identity theft, and résumé coaching. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | the-lightwriter) An Arizona woman has been accused of helping generate millions of dollars for North.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Ford issues "call to action" for EV suppliers

Ford's memo offers a look into how heavily the automaker is leaning on suppliers for help with EVs. It comes even as many of those suppliers grapple with dramatically lower volumes and production delays......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Verdict in for wildlife mystery in Nevada where DNA tests show suspected wolves were coyotes

The verdict is in. The latest wildlife mystery in Nevada has been solved......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

More children gain hearing as gene therapy for profound deafness advances

The therapy treats a rare type of deafness, but experts hope it's a "jumping point." Enlarge / Opal Sandy (center), who was born completely deaf because of a rare genetic condition, can now hear unaided for the first time after r.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Natural biosurfactants: The future of eco-friendly meat preservation

A recent study has unveiled the potential of biosurfactants—natural compounds produced by microbes—to dramatically improve the preservation of meat products. This innovative approach could replace synthetic chemicals, enhancing food safety and qu.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

More doctors are embracing Apple Vision Pro for precision "keyhole" surgeries

The Apple Vision Pro is continuing to get praise from the medical community, with it being used in even more surgical procedures requiring precision and detail.Apple Vision Pro and its batterySince its launch, the Apple Vision Pro has been adopted by.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

How Not to Get Brain-Eating Worms and Mercury Poisoning

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had both a brain parasite and mercury poisoning at the same time. Just how rare is each condition?.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

iPad gives nonspeaking woman a voice to advocate for Americans with disabilities

A woman with nonspeaking autism got an iPad when she was 18, and through an app on it, is now speaking in schools — and working for the government.Jordyn Zimmerman using an iPad accessibility tool to give her a voice (Source: CBS)Apple introduced L.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Study exposes alarming risks to Scotland"s food delivery couriers

A new study highlighting the risks encountered by food delivery couriers reveals a majority feel 'unsafe' when at work with every woman surveyed having experienced sexual harassment or abuse......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

iPhone Users Are Raising Complaints About This Glitch. Some Think They’ve Solved It

Across social media, iPhone users have reported waking up to the scary realization that they had missed their alarm. Across social media, iPhone users have reported waking up to the scary realization that they had missed their alar.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Number of religious "nones" has soared, but not number of atheists—social scientists want to know why

The number of individuals in the United States who do not identify as being part of any religion has grown dramatically in recent years, and "the nones" are now larger than any single religious group. According to the General Social Survey, religious.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed shortly before launch

The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically called off just two hours before launch after a new safety issue was identified, officials said Monday, pushing back a high-stakes test mission to the International Space Statio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024