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The hidden crisis of disaster displacement and host community struggles in rural areas of Pakistan

While disaster-induced migration tends to be short-term, slow-onset climate-induced migration may be more permanent and on a larger scale.

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Greening gray infrastructure: uncovering the complexity of Nature-based Solutions

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are a hot topic in environment and landscape planning networks. But are they a silver bullet for solving the climate crisis?

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The unique challenge of implementing anticipatory action in refugee and IDP hosting communities 

Creating measures that balance the needs of refugees and local populations during disaster preparedness presents a complex issue.

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Gaps in Mental Health Care for Those With Chronic Pain

A new study discovered that adults with medlinkchronic pain/medlink are more prone to symptoms of medlinkanxiety/medlink and medlinkdepression/medlink




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Mental Effort: A Universal Struggle?

If someone says that thinking hurts, they might be right. Research published by the iAmerican Psychological Association/i indicates that medlinkmental




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Zero Suicide Initiative to Support Youth After Suicidal Crises

As part of its Zero Suicide initiative, Nationwide Children's Hospital becomes the first pediatric hospital to adopt the Caring Contacts approach to support




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Machine Learning Model Revolutionizes Early Autism Detection

AutMedAI, a new medlinkmachine learning/medlink (ML) model, enhances early detection of medlinkAutism Spectrum Disorder/medlink (ASD) with minimal medical and background data.




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Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Patients

medlinkAuditory hallucination/medlink is a type of illusion, where people hear sounds that aren't there. This may be caused by issues in how the medlinkbrain/medlink processes sound.




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The Hidden Layers of Emotion Recognition

Emotion recognition is not solely based on facial expressions but involves a complex process where physical traits, cultural context, and background information




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Indian Employees See Real Gains from Mental Health Initiatives at Work

A survey found that 39% of the Indian workforce has benefited from their company's mental health programs. These programs are helping employees improve




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Can Sleepless Nights in Middle Age Accelerate Brain Aging?

People in early middle age who struggle with poor sleep, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, show more signs of poor brain health late middle age, according to a new study.




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El Niño event declared; impacts on countries in Southern Africa expected

IWMI and CIMMYT call for action as multiple climate prediction centers concur that this El Niño event will reach a “strong” category in the northern hemisphere by the winter of 2023-24.

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IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan

IWMI and IFPRI, through the CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative, are undertaking a comprehensive strategy to address low water productivity in Pakistan.

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Pakistan’s PM launches $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ initiative at COP28 to combat climate change

Rachael McDonnell, IWMI's Deputy Director General - Research for Development, stressed the impact of climate change on water resources during the event to mark the announcement.

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The multiple challenges from climate change, urbanization and forced displacement in Irbid Governorate, northwest Jordan

IWMI research will support evidence-based design and the implementation of the Jordanian climate adaptation policy.

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The sanitation circular economy - rhetoric vs. reality

IWMI researchers call for a sanitation circular and solidarity economy which explores innovative economic solutions for the most basic of human needs in ways that are wired for inclusivity.

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Joint initiative to upgrade agricultural circular businesses in Viet Nam

UNDP and IWMI announced a joint initiative to assist smallholder farmers and small- to medium-sized enterprises to adopt circular economy models for the coffee and rice value chains.

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India Implements Various Initiatives to Promote Organ Donations

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Indian government has implemented several initiatives to boost medlinkorgan donations/medlink in the country.




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Vaccine To Regulate Immunity in Transplant Rejection (and) Auto-Immune Disorders

Researchers developed a vaccine that utilizes synthetically modified natural peptides to stimulate CD8 T regulatory cells. These cells, which are typically




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Revolutionizing Organ Preservation to Meet Transplant Demand

Enhancements in organ preservation may alleviate the scarcity of hearts for transplantation, as over 5,000 hearts are transplanted annually worldwide,




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More Transplants Possible: Study Offers Hope With New Technique

In the United States, around 30-40% of potential donor hearts are excluded from transplant consideration due to insufficient function. This limits available




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AI in Organ Transplants: A Global Initiative

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liCoventry University, UHCW NHS Trust, and MOHAN Foundation collaborate to promote organ donation




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CRISPR's Molecular Mechanisms for Antibiotic Resistance

Assistant Prof. Ibrahim, Bitar, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital in Plzen, Charles University in Prague, Plzen,




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Harnessing CRISPR for Precise Gene Manipulation

Researchers at the University of Toronto have created an RNA-targeting technology that uses the CRISPR system to precisely manipulate human gene parts




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Transforming Drug Discovery: Rapid and Accurate Screening

Researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have developed a novel approach to increase speed




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Monoclonal Antibodies: Revolutionizing Drug Therapies

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are special proteins used to help prevent, detect, and treat a wide range of diseases, both infectious and non-infectious.




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How Gene Technology Takes Newborn Screening to the Next Level

A groundbreaking study, GUARDIAN, is exploring the potential of DNA analysis for newborn screening (!--ref1--). Early findings suggest that genome sequencing




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Study Calls for Better Gestational Diabetes Screening

Research shows that using only the common casual blood glucose test for gestational diabetes screening misses most cases, prompting calls for better methods.




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MV Diabetes Initiative! School of Podiatry Launched

MV Diabetes together with Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing, USA, is launching a special Podiatry training school for training healthcare providers on diabetes care.




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Warm Nights Raise the Death Risk from Heart Disease in Older Men

Warmer than usual summer nights may lead to an increase in heart disease-related deaths in men aged in their early 60s, suggests new research published in the online journal iBMJ Open/i.




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Does Sub-chronic Psychological Stress Affect Male Fertility

Sub-chronic psychological stress may adversely affect male fertility, reports a latest study conducted in the Banares Hindu University, (BHU) a Central




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Redefining Masculinity With the Rise of Male Self-Care

Rapidly shifting trends show that men's skincare extends beyond traditional practices, such as using herbal soap and post-shave products, as self-care




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One-Third of Men Worldwide Infected With Genital HPV

Twenty percent of individuals carry one or more high-risk or oncogenic types of human papillomavirus (HPV), stated a new study published in iThe Lancet Global Health.




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World Pneumonia Day 2024: A Global Call to Action

World Pneumonia Day emphasizes the urgency of tackling pneumonia, the leading infectious killer, and unites efforts to prevent millions of deaths globally.




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Nitric Oxide: Key to Autism and Alzheimer's Treatment

Nitric oxide's role in brain disorders can be used in treating autism, Alzheimer's disease, and brain cancers.




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Walking Pneumonia on the Rise: What You Need to Know

Why are walking pneumonia cases increasing? Learn about its symptoms, transmission, and how to protect yourself and your family.