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  • Firearms And Dementia: How Do You Convince A Loved One To Give Up Their Guns?

    November 13, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    With the rate of dementia expected to double in the next 20 years and estimates that nearly half the people over age 65 own guns, advocates are working to get dementia patients and their families to focus on gun safety. Like driving, guns can represent independence so creating a non-threatening way to talk about removing guns is key. One suggestion by advocates is to create a version of an advanced directive specifically for guns that can include transferring them to a trusted caretaker.

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  • So many innovations, little uptake to boost health

    November 13, 2018 |

    Nation Africa |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Kenya

    Medical innovations in maternal and child health could save thousands of lives in Africa if more governments adopted them. A Kenyan doctor with an international nonprofit that works to transform global health through innovation offers key examples such as oxytocin tablets that don't need refrigeration and can stop women bleeding to death after birth, dipsticks to detect pre-eclampsia and skilled birth attendants. These solutions can stop women and children dying from preventable causes.

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  • Heart attack-detecting smartphone app almost as accurate as an ECG

    November 11, 2018 |

    New Atlas |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Researchers are working to develop an app that can detect certain deadly heart attacks. In trials, the ECG app was almost as accurate as traditional ECGs. It can correctly identify a heart attack and does not report a heart attack when one is not happening. Doctors will be able to review ECG data instantly once its uploaded from the cloud.

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  • Hunters help safeguard Arizona's deer and elk from chronic wasting disease

    November 09, 2018 |

    Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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    Response Location: United States, Greer, Arizona

    Arizona’s Game & Fish Department is taking a proactive approach to chronic wasting disease (CWD), a neurodegenerative disease found in deer, elk, and moose. The department works with hunters during hunting season to test dead deer for the disease, which has yet to spread to Arizona. It has also banned deer farms and the transportation of whole deer carcasses into Arizona from other states, citing that it’s easier to keep CWD out than control it once it’s inside state lines.

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  • Parents are donating dirty diapers to give babies a head start in life

    November 08, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, California

    Evolve BioSystems developed a diagnostic tool to determine if babies have healthy microbiomes. Many infants are born without enough bacteria in their guts which can lead to poor health outcomes. The test will determine of children need more bacteria through a stool sample. By boosting gut health in infants, the company estimates they can cut down on diaper use—healthy guts mean less stool.

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  • Filling the gaps: why homeless does not have to mean toothless

    November 08, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles

    For many people experiencing homelessness, long-term health issues mean that their teeth are in a state of disrepair. Premium dental care can help restore health and aesthetics, but also confidence to move forward with their lives. There are many organizations offering free dental services to the homeless with great results, especially as fixes like dentures can last for a decade, but organizers acknowledge that it is not a full solution to the many issues homeless people face.

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  • Can people be saved from a terrible childhood?

    November 07, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    As more research has found links between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and negative health outcomes, a growing number of organizations and sectors are incorporating trauma-informed screening and training into their work. Police officers, primary care pediatricians, parents, and school counselors are moving away from the question "what's wrong with you?" to ask "what happened to you?"

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  • The Joy Of Child Spacing While Giving Birth: One PHC's Story

    November 07, 2018 |

    Nigeria Health Watch |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

    Through ‘child spacing’ strategies, Nigerian health centers have helped women gain greater autonomy and have increased planning about the size of their family. Nurses discuss child spacing with women during antenatal visits and provide options regarding use of contraception.

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  • The Country That Can Jail You For Using Plastic Bags

    November 06, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Kenya

    Countries across the world are aiming to reduce their plastic waste. African countries, however, are leading the way with a variety of techniques. Kenya in particular has taken one of the most drastic approaches by having plastic bags in one's possession punishable by $40,000 or even jail time.

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  • A shocking number of U.S. women still die of childbirth. California is doing something about that.

    November 04, 2018 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    While maternal mortality rates climbed in the United States, California decreased its incidence of maternal death in childbirth. A collaborative group formed to study the issue and started the Maternal Data Center to keep track of how and why women died. Other states are trying to replicate their success with a collaborative called Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health.

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