Physicist discusses the forces responsible for a good hockey slap shot

Hockey fans everywhere love a good slap shot. It is one of the most widely used tools in the game, responsible for some of the sport's most memorable moments.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/physicist-discusses-the-forces-responsible-for-a-good-hockey-slap-shot

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Cinema has helped 'entrench' gender inequality in AI, says study

Cinematic depictions of the scientists behind artificial intelligence over the last century are so heavily skewed toward men that a dangerous cultural stereotype has been established—one that may contribute to the shortage of women now working in AI development.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/cinema-has-helped-entrench-gender-inequality-in-ai-says-study

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A more healthful, gluten-free flour made from sweet potatoes

Orange, starchy sweet potatoes are great mashed, cut into fries or just roasted whole. But you likely haven't considered grinding them into a flour and baking them into your next batch of cookies—or at least, not yet. Recent research published in ACS Food Science & Technology has reported the best method to turn sweet potatoes into gluten-free flours that are packed with antioxidants and perfect for thickening or baking.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/a-more-healthful-gluten-free-flour-made-from-sweet-potatoes

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Nearly half of children on Medicaid lack outpatient follow-up within a month after emergency care for mental health

Only 56% of Medicaid-enrolled children received any outpatient follow-up within 30 days after discharge from the Emergency Department (ED) for a mental health concern, according to a large study published in the journal Pediatrics. Rates of timely follow-up among Black children were particularly low, with 10% fewer receiving an outpatient mental health appointment within 30 days compared to white children.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/nearly-half-of-children-on-medicaid-lack-outpatient-follow-up-within-a-month-after-emergency-care-for-mental-health

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Study: Pregnant women on ADHD medications shouldn't worry about pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders

Women around the world who have taken medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during their pregnancy can now breathe a sigh of relief. There are no differences in rates of neurodevelopmental disorders between children who were exposed and those who were unexposed to stimulant medication in-utero, according to new research conducted by research conducted by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York and Aarhus University in Denmark and published February 9 in Molecular Psychiatry.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/study-pregnant-women-on-adhd-medications-shouldnt-worry-about-pediatric-neurodevelopmental-disorders

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Lowering blood pressure after clot removal may not be safe, should be individualized

Using blood pressure medications to lower the top number of blood pressure readings (systolic blood pressure) may not be safe or effective among people who have an acute ischemic stroke and undergo a successful mechanical clot removal.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/lowering-blood-pressure-after-clot-removal-may-not-be-safe-should-be-individualized

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Teens aren't small adults: Rethinking surgical treatment of adolescent clavicle fracture

Until about 15 years ago, most clavicle fractures were allowed to heal with minimal medical intervention. That changed after a 2007 study reported better shoulder function after plate-fixation surgery. Although the study participants were adults, the rate of surgical treatment subsequently increased across all age groups.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/teens-arent-small-adults-rethinking-surgical-treatment-of-adolescent-clavicle-fracture

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