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  • Sailing Blind: How Technology Helps Visually Impaired Athletes Navigate New Waters

    December 18, 2018 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    When Mark Bos lost his eyesight in a motorcycle accident, it didn't seem likely that he'd be able to partake in the active lifestyle he had known before. However, when he started rehabilitation at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Boston, he was introduced to sailing and racing programs. Using the Homerus Autonomous Sailing System, sailors are able to orient themselves on the water by sound instead of sight, expanding access to the sport while also teaching those who've lost their eyesight ways to cope.

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  • Does a Fifth of the Dose of the Yellow Fever Vaccine Work?

    December 16, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Netherlands, Rotterdam, South Holland

    Scientists in Rotterdam have discovered that a fifth of the yellow fever vaccination has proven to be just as effective as the full standard dose. Scientists administered the lower dose in a study, and then checked in ten years later to find that the patients still had the necessary antibodies. This solution will be effective especially in outbreak situations where supplies are short.

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  • The Houses That Help Keep HIV at Bay

    December 15, 2018 |

    NationSwell |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    The Belle Reve House in Louisiana houses and treats low-income and homeless people living with AIDS. The house offers wraparound services and works to keep the virus at almost undetectable levels. Residents are less likely to spread the virus when living at Belle Reve, which is crucial in New Orleans, where the transmission rate is among the highest in the country.

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  • What cities can learn from West Sacramento's age-friendly journey

    December 14, 2018 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    As part of the city of West Sacramento's process to be more friendly to their aging population, they partnered with the organization AARP to implement their age-friendly framework and received funding to fund their obligatory three-year plan. This funded the facilitation of many surveys of anyone over 45 in the city, which led to the realization that seniors don't want to be defined by their deficits. This reportedly changed the mindsets of public policy makers, paving the way for future programs to be engaging and uplifting for all ages.

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  • In Remote Villages, Surprising New Measures Save Children With Malaria

    December 10, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Zambia

    Malaria disproportionally impacts young children and toddlers, oftentimes leaving parents in remote villages with little time to act before their child is at risk of dying. A pilot program coupled with other various efforts in Zambia aim to lessen this likelihood by utilizing stopgap medications as well as rapid diagnostic tests, and bicycle ambulances.

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  • Scientists develop 10-minute universal cancer test

    December 04, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Australia, Queensland

    A new inexpensive and fast procedure can detect the presence of cancer cells in a person’s body. The ease and 90% accuracy rate of this test could make it an effective initial scan for malignant cells detecting cancer earlier.

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  • With just a photo of your fingernail, your phone can now tell if you have anemia

    December 04, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States

    Now doctors can screen for anemia using only a smartphone photograph. The new technology could get quick diagnosis to people in developing countries or rural environments. The method is not as sure as a blood test.

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  • Ukraine bank offers 21% interest rate for doing 10,000 steps a day

    November 23, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Ukraine

    Ukraine’s Monobank gives the best interest rates to savings account holders who walk 10,000 steps a day. Ukraine has the second highest death rate from heart disease in the world, but savers who exercise can see health and economic benefit. So far the bank is offering the rates to 1,500 people and is working to expand to the United Kingdom.

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  • The big sleep: how the world's most troubled country is beating a deadly disease

    November 16, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo

    By deploying mobile screening units and educating people about the dangers of Tse Tse flies that carry sleeping sickness, doctors are working to eradicate the disease in the Congo. Education is a big part of the success of the operation—if people don't know what the symptoms mean, they can't seek treatment.

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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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