July, 2023

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Similar to humans, elephants also vary what they eat for dinner every night

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A detailed analysis of the dietary habits of elephants showed surprising variation from meal to meal, which could have important ramifications for wildlife protection and conservation strategies.

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Migrant orangutans learn which foods are good to eat by watching the locals

Frontiers

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer An unflanged migrant orangutan male (on the left side) and an adolescent local orangutan female (on the right side) are peering at each other. Orangutan species: Pongo abelii. Image credit: Caroline Schuppli, SUAQ Project, [link] Researchers analyzed 30 years of observations on a total of 152 male migrant orangutans on Sumatra and Borneo and showed evidence that migrants learn about unfamiliar foods in their new home range by ‘peering’ at experienced

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Power of ETL: Transforming Business Decision Making with Data Insights

Smart Data Collective

ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) is a crucial process in the world of data analytics and business intelligence. In this article, we will explore the significance of ETL and how it plays a vital role in enabling effective decision making within businesses. By understanding the power of ETL, organisations can harness the potential of their data and gain valuable insights that drive informed choices.

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Self-Care A-Z: “Should” Shonda vs. Self-Care Shonda? Which Are You?

The New Social Worker

A big barrier to self-care success is how much we should on our self-care. Are you more like "Should" Shonda or Self-Care Shonda?

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Black Maternal Health in NYC: A Discussion and Call to Action

Fund for Public Health NYC

Maternal health inequities in New York City are stark, with Black women and birthing persons being 9x more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than their white counterparts. And each life lost represents more than just a statistic; it is a mother, a partner, and a community member whose death could have been prevented with the right care and resources.

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Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Signs, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Gideon

A urinary tract infection or UTI is a very common bacterial infection, impacting approximately 150 million individuals worldwide annually. Each year, in the United States, UTIs contribute to over 10 million office visits, surpass 2 million emergency department visits, and result in 100,000 hospitalizations. As a result, estimated costs linked to these infections in the US range from $1 billion to $1.6 billion annually, including both direct and indirect expenses.

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Frontiers’ Volunteers: Taking action through tutoring

Frontiers

Frontiers’ volunteers have always been at the forefront of community and societal responses. Emily Darley shares her volunteering efforts tutoring, an opportunity that has allowed her to combine her skills and interests. Photo credit: Emily Darley What is your background and role at Frontiers? “I joined Frontiers last year as a copyediting specialist.

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Revolutionizing Procurement: The Power of AI in Vendor Management Systems

Smart Data Collective

Vendor Management Systems (VMS) have become an indispensable tool for streamlining procurement and fostering strong vendor relationships. With the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where the lines between physical, digital, and biological spheres are increasingly blurred, a new transformational player has emerged on the VMS scene: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Ethics Alive! Artificial Intelligence: Tricks or Tools for Social Work Education and Practice

The New Social Worker

The simple fact of “using” or “not using” AI does not dictate whether social work students are acting ethically. Similarly, there are both ethical and unethical ways in which students can use a variety of technologies.

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Joint North South Public Health Conference: Call for abstracts now open

Institute of Public Health

Joint North South Public Health Conference: Call for abstracts now open maresa.fagan@p… Thu, 20/07/2023 - 12:31 Joint North South Public Health Conference: Call for abstracts now open Health Inequalities Public Health 20 Jul, 2023 Register for the conference here. The call for abstracts for the Joint North South Public Health Conference this November has now opened.

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Tick-Borne Encephalitis: The Silent Threat in the Woods

Gideon

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral disease transmitted through ticks. While these tiny insects seem harmless, the consequences of tick-borne illnesses, including TBE, can be severe. The infection can cause meningitis-like symptoms in people. With warmer weather, tick-borne diseases are spreading to regions that were previously not endemic to the infections.

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Triple combination therapy brings lasting improvement in cystic fibrosis

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The mucus in the airways is not as sticky, inflammation in the lungs significantly reduced: Triple combination therapy can achieve these positive, lasting effects in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). According to new research, this form of medication improves the symptoms of CF in many patients.

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Uniting generations for a sustainable future: Insights from the 2023 Villars Symposium

Frontiers

Established in 2022, the Villars Institute is a non-profit foundation dedicated to accelerating the transition to net-zero emissions. It aims to create a healthier planet through intergenerational collaboration and systems leadership. Last month, a team of Frontiers staff led our first collaboration with the Villars Institute by taking part in its 2023 Villars Symposium , an event that fosters intergenerational collaboration and promotes transdisciplinary cooperation.

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eCommerce Brands Use Big Data for Logistics and Fulfillment Warehouses Protection

Smart Data Collective

Big data has driven major changes in the e-commerce sector in recent years. E-commerce brands spent over $16 billion on analytics in 2022 and are projected to spend over $38 billion by 2028. One of the biggest benefits of data analytics is that it can help e-commerce brands optimize their logistics and fulfillment processes. Keep reading to learn more.

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From Classes to Cases: Education and Real-World Experience Shape Our Understanding of Social Work Ethics

The New Social Worker

Understanding ethics in social work isn’t as simple as taking a class and learning everything you need to know. The story of Maria illustrates the complexity.

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Finding a buddy when you’re a team of one

Lara Hogan's Blog

I’ve been working with the rad team at Fly.io for the past few months as a fractional VPE, mainly focusing on management-y and culture stuff as the team grows. One of the things I really dig about Fly.io’s company culture is how teammates use their internal forum for sharing questions about work, project progress updates, oncall recaps, and other stuff that I’ve traditionally seen live (and die) in email inboxes.

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PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED: Joint North South Public Health Conference: Registration is Open

Institute of Public Health

PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED: Joint North South Public Health Conference: Registration is Open maresa.fagan@p… Fri, 07/07/2023 - 09:32 PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED: Joint North South Public Health Conference: Registration is Open Health Inequalities Public Health 15 Nov, 2023 Downloads Conference Programme Registration is now open for the Joint North South Public Health Conference, which will take place online on Wednesday, 29 November from 10am-4pm.

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Gloomy climate calculation: Scientists predict a collapse of the Atlantic ocean current to happen mid-century

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Important ocean currents that redistribute heat, cold and precipitation between the tropics and the northernmost parts of the Atlantic region will shut down around the year 2060 if current greenhouse gas emissions persist. This is the conclusion based on new calculations that contradict the latest report from the IPCC.

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Smiles all round: clinical trial shows that a toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride

Frontiers

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Scientists studying alternatives to fluoride toothpastes tested out hydroxyapatite toothpaste, which is already known to help people who are at particular risk for cavities or have trouble with dental sensitivity and periodontitis, but which hasn’t been trialed in adults with healthy teeth.

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Analytics Technology Redefines Social Media Marketing in Sports

Smart Data Collective

Analytics technology has been a huge gamechanger for the sports industry. Fortune Business Insights reports that the sports industry spent $2.98 billion on analytics last year. That figure is projected to keep growing at a rate of 28.7% a year until 2030. Nabil M Abbas of Towards Data Science talked about one of the most interesting ways that data analytics is changing the NBA.

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Self-Care A-Z: From Wish to Want to Will—Making a Well Way Toward Self-Care

The New Social Worker

Wishing is often a significant aspect of a self-care journey. I wish sounds like a positive thing, right? Yet, actually, I’ve noticed I wish often becomes a “but” barrier. It morphs into an obstacle of impossibility.

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Toxic Shock Syndrome: More Than a ‘Tampon Disease’

Gideon

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but fatal condition caused by bacterial infections, which can lead to multiple organ failures if left untreated. TSS is caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and sometimes Streptococcus pyogenes. While the infection is often associated with tampons, non-menstruating individuals can also get TSS, including pre-menstrual girls, boys, adult males, and post-menopausal females.

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Podcast from Washington: Empowering Resilient Communities

The NACCHO Podcast Series

On this week’s Podcast from Washington, Adriane Casalotti, Chief of Government and Public Affairs and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, provide an update on the appropriations process. Casalotti covers House and Senate topline funding amounts and discusses implications for public health. Mastroberardino discusses the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization and provides updates from Congress.

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Ancient DNA reveals diverse community in 'Lost City of the Incas'

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

DNA analysis of 34 individuals buried at Machu Picchu revealed that many traveled alone from throughout the Inca Empire.

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Scientists solve ‘enigma’ of pygmy right whales’ feeding habits

Frontiers

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer A pygmy right whales in the wild. Image credit: Henry Cordell Researchers have shown from stable isotope ratios in the baleen of pygmy right whales that this ‘most enigmatic’ species of baleen whales remains in waters off southern Australia year-round and feeds on Australian krill and copepods. Unlike larger relatives, they don’t make seasonal migrations to Antarctic regions.

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Technical Analysis is Changing Quickly in the Era of Big Data

Smart Data Collective

Big data technology has undoubtedly changed the financial industry in extraordinary ways. It will play an even more important role in the future. We usually talk about the benefits of big data from the perspective of financial institutions such as hedge fund managers, insurance companies and banks. These companies have certainly benefited from big data, which explains why global financial companies spent $10.8 billion on financial analytics last year.

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Conversations on Social Work Careers: Nicki Sanders

The New Social Worker

Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna talks with Nicki Sanders, MSW. Nicki Sanders supports high-performing women of color in social work leadership in developing careers that feed their hearts, minds, and wallets.

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Life on Earth didn't arise as described in textbooks

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

No, oxygen didn't catalyze the swift blossoming of Earth's first multicellular organisms. The result defies a 70-year-old assumption about what caused an explosion of oceanic fauna hundreds of millions of years ago.

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The ocean's color is changing as a consequence of climate change

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The ocean's color has changed significantly in 20 years, and the trend is likely a consequence of human-induced climate change, report scientists.

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Multiple ecosystems in hot water after marine heatwave surges across the Pacific

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Rising ocean temperatures are sweeping the seas, breaking records and creating problematic conditions for marine life. Unlike heatwaves on land, periods of abrupt ocean warming can surge for months or years. Around the world these 'marine heatwaves' have led to mass species mortality and displacement events, economic declines and habitat loss. New research reveals that even areas of the ocean protected from fishing are still vulnerable to these extreme events fueled by climate change.

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Tourists help scientists reveal microplastic pollution on remote Arctic beaches

Frontiers

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com We know that microplastic contamination has reached the Arctic, but quantifying the amount that appears on beaches and understanding where it came from is difficult. Scientists asked tourists on Arctic cruises to take part in a program of sample collection while visiting Svalbard and used these samples to identify microplastics that probably originated from ships and fishing net.

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Global diet study challenges advice to limit high-fat dairy foods

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Unprocessed red meat and whole grains can be included or left out of a healthy diet, according to a study conducted in 80 countries across all inhabited continents. Diets emphasizing fruit, vegetables, dairy (mainly whole-fat), nuts, legumes and fish were linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature death in all world regions.

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Greenland melted recently, shows high risk of sea level rise today

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A large portion of Greenland was an ice-free tundra landscape -- perhaps covered by trees and roaming woolly mammoths -- in the recent geologic past (about 416,000 years ago), a new study shows. The results help overturn a previous view that much of the Greenland ice sheet persisted for most of the last two and a half million years. Instead, moderate warming, from 424,000 to 374,000 years ago, led to dramatic melting.

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‘Red sea plume’ alga may cut greenhouse gas emissions from cow poo nearly in half

Frontiers

By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com Methane production in the livestock sector greatly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Animals with four-chambered stomachs produce methane while digesting, however, their manure also emits the gas when decomposing. Recently, natural methane inhibitors have been discussed as a solution.

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